Autonomous System

AS2856

British Telecommunications plc

ISP
Organization
British Telecommunications plc
ASN
AS2856
Country
United Kingdom
Category
ISP / Telecom

What is AS2856?

AS2856 is operated by British Telecommunications plc (BT), the largest telecommunications provider in the UK. It covers BT's residential broadband, enterprise, and wholesale network services across the United Kingdom.

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AS2856 in an IP lookup identifies BT UK network traffic. BT broadband customers without a VPN typically see this ASN. It can also appear in DNS lookups if BT's resolvers are in use.

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Frequently asked questions about AS2856

What is AS2856?

AS2856 is operated by British Telecommunications plc (BT), the largest telecommunications provider in the UK. It covers BT's residential broadband, enterprise, and wholesale network services across the United Kingdom.

Who owns AS2856?

AS2856 is registered to British Telecommunications plc, a ISP / Telecom network based in United Kingdom.

Why does AS2856 appear in my VPN or IP lookup?

AS2856 in an IP lookup identifies BT UK network traffic. BT broadband customers without a VPN typically see this ASN. It can also appear in DNS lookups if BT's resolvers are in use.

What type of network is AS2856?

AS2856 is classified as a ISP / Telecom. This type of network is responsible for routing traffic within its allocated IP address ranges.

How do I investigate IPs in AS2856?

Use MyIPScan's IP Geolocation Lookup, WHOIS Lookup, or IP Blacklist Checker. You can also look up AS2856 in public BGP databases such as bgp.he.net.