AS20004 Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.

About AS20004

Owner of AS20004

The owner of Autonomous System Number (ASN) AS20004 is MCI Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Business.

Main Operational Activity

The main operational activity of AS20004's owner, Verizon Business, is providing a wide range of communication and network services, including wireless communications, broadband, and fiber-optic services. This includes business solutions for data, voice, and Internet communications, covering managed networking, security, and cloud services for enterprise customers.

Establishment of AS20004

Information about the exact establishment date of AS20004 is not readily available, as ASN creation dates are not typically publicly disclosed. However, Verizon Business has been an established company for many years, with its roots tracing back to the creation of Bell Atlantic, which was one of the original Regional Bell Operating Companies after the breakup of AT&T in 1984.

Malicious Use by Hackers or Spammers

As with any large network provider, there may be instances where parts of the network are used by hackers or spammers with malicious intent. According to data from CleanTalk.org, it appears that there have been reports of spam coming from AS20004. However, it's important to note that these incidents are often the result of compromised systems rather than the direct actions of the network owner. Large network providers like Verizon Business often have measures in place to detect, mitigate, and prevent such abuses on their networks.