Autonomous System

AS3209

Vodafone GmbH (Germany)

ISP
Organization
Vodafone GmbH
ASN
AS3209
Country
Germany
Category
ISP

What is AS3209?

AS3209 is the primary Autonomous System for Vodafone GmbH, Germany's second-largest telecommunications operator. Vodafone Germany provides cable broadband (using the former Unitymedia and Kabel Deutschland infrastructure acquired in 2019), DSL broadband, and mobile services across Germany. The main competitor in Germany is Deutsche Telekom, which operates under AS3320.

Privacy note

If AS3209 appears in your IP lookup while a VPN is active, the VPN is not masking your real IP. Vodafone Germany cable, DSL, and mobile customers should see their VPN provider's ASN when correctly connected. If Vodafone Germany still appears, follow the fix guide at myipscan.net/how-to/fix-vpn-leak/.

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Frequently asked questions about AS3209

What is AS3209?

AS3209 is the primary Autonomous System for Vodafone GmbH, Germany's second-largest ISP. Vodafone Germany routes its cable broadband, DSL, and mobile data traffic through this ASN.

Who owns AS3209?

AS3209 is registered to Vodafone GmbH, the German subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc, headquartered in Duesseldorf. Vodafone Germany acquired Unitymedia and Kabel Deutschland in 2019, making it the largest cable operator in Germany.

Why does AS3209 appear in my VPN test?

Vodafone Germany customers see AS3209 without a VPN. If AS3209 appears while a VPN is active, the VPN is not masking your real IP. Run the VPN Leak Test and follow the fix guide.

Is AS3209 the same as other Vodafone ASNs?

No. Each Vodafone national subsidiary operates its own ASN. Vodafone UK uses AS1273. Other Vodafone operations have separate ASNs. AS3209 specifically covers Vodafone GmbH's German network.

How do I investigate IPs in AS3209?

Use IP Geolocation Lookup, WHOIS Lookup, or VPN Leak Test. You can also look up AS3209 in public BGP databases such as bgp.he.net.