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About AS2379

Owner of AS2379

The Autonomous System (AS) number 2379 is owned by Embarq Corporation which was formerly known as Sprint-Nextel. After a series of acquisitions and brand changes, the owner of AS2379 became CenturyLink, which is now known as Lumen Technologies following a rebranding in September 2020.

Main Operational Activity

The main operational activity of AS2379 includes providing internet services such as broadband, voice, video, data, and managed services over a robust 250,000-route-mile U.S. fiber network and a 300,000-route-mile international transport network.

Establishment of AS2379

Information about the exact establishment date of AS2379 is not readily available. However, it is understood that its operations would have commenced sometime after the formation of Embarq or during its transition to CenturyLink.

Usage of AS2379 for Malicious Intent

Like any large network, AS2379 may occasionally be used by hackers or spammers with malicious intent. The website CleanTalk provides a blacklist database which can show if there have been any reports of spamming activity originating from AS2379. According to recent checks on https://cleantalk.org/blacklists/AS2379, there may be instances where parts of the network were reported for such activities. It is important to note that large service providers actively work to mitigate and combat abuse to maintain the integrity of their networks.