AS271 BCNET-AS

About AS271

Owner of AS271

The owner of Autonomous System Number (AS) 271 is BCnet (British Columbia's Advanced Research and Education Network). BCnet is a not-for-profit organization that provides high-speed network connectivity to serve the needs of higher education and research institutions in British Columbia, Canada.

Main Operational Activity

The main operational activity of BCnet involves offering advanced network services, digital infrastructure, and facilitating collaborative research projects. They support the educational, research, and innovation communities with robust networking capabilities to enable data-intensive scientific research and to foster innovation and learning.

Establishment of AS271

Information regarding the exact date of establishment for AS271 is not typically made public. However, BCnet as an organization has been serving the academic and research community since its inception in 1990.

Use of AS271 by Hackers or Spammers

As with any large network, there is potential for misuse by hackers or spammers. However, BCnet implements security measures to protect its infrastructure and users. According to CleanTalk, a service that monitors and reports on spam and hacking activities, AS271 does not currently have a significant history of such malicious activities. Below are some additional details:

• No significant evidence suggests that AS271 is frequently used by spammers or hackers with malicious intent.


• CleanTalk maintains a database which includes records of spamming activity but AS271 is not prominently featured.

It is important for all network administrators to stay vigilant against possible misuse of their systems and to take appropriate actions to secure their networks against such threats.