AS17473 emPOWER Data Services

About AS17473

Owner of AS17473

The autonomous system (AS) number 17473 is owned by BSNL, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, which is an Indian state-owned telecommunications company.

Main Operational Activity

BSNL's main operational activity involves providing telecom services and network management services. They offer a wide range of services such as broadband, cellular phone service, internet services, and digital television.

Establishment of AS17473

While the exact establishment date of AS17473 isn't typically specified in public records, BSNL itself was incorporated on September 15, 2000, and it can be inferred that their AS was established around this period as part of their infrastructure development.

Malicious Use of AS17473

Like many large networks, AS17473 may occasionally be used by hackers or spammers with malicious intent. However, without specific data, it's not possible to definitively say how prevalent such activities are on this network. According to information from CleanTalk, there might be instances where IPs within AS17473 have been blacklisted due to spam or other harmful activities. Here are some details:

• Number of Abuse IP's: The current number of abusive IPs reported in CleanTalk from AS17473 can vary over time.


• History of Abuse: There could be historical records of abuse coming from this AS.


• Blacklist Status: If any IP within AS17473 has been blacklisted, it indicates that there has been suspicious activity detected from that IP address.

For up-to-date information and details on whether AS17473 has been used for malicious purposes, one would need to reference real-time security databases or contact BSNL directly for their stance on abuse mitigation measures.