# IP Intelligence Briefing: 149.50.39.238/32
Classification: LOW RISK – MONITOR
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## Executive Summary
IP address 149.50.39.238 is associated with BITel Gesellschaft für Telekommunikation mbH (ASN 198967), a legitimate telecommunications provider operating under the BITEL-CGNT-NET-1 network allocation. The IP presents a low-risk profile with a risk score of 25/100. No active malicious indicators, open services, or known attack patterns were identified. The address is firewalled with no accessible services.
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## Ownership and Network Classification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| ASN | 198967 |
| Organization | BITel Gesellschaft für Telekommunikation mbH |
| Network | BITEL-CGNT-NET-1 |
| CIDR Block | 149.50.32.0/19 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network Type | Telecommunications Provider |
The IP resides within a telecommunications carrier network. The organization has been operating for an extended period with stable ownership.
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## Geolocation Assessment
Geographic attribution shows conflicting signals across multiple data sources:
| Source | Country | City | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Profile | GB | London | N/A |
| Historical Signal | DE | Detmold | 0.95 |
| Historical Signal | US | N/A | 0.35 |
The profile indicates UK registration, while historical geolocation signals suggest German and US presence. This inconsistency warrants monitoring but does not indicate active malicious infrastructure. The geographic validation flag is set to implausible, suggesting data quality issues rather than malicious activity.
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## Threat Indicators
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Known Attacker | No |
| Tor Exit Node | No |
| Spam Source | No |
| Blacklist Count | 1 |
| DNSBL Listings | 1 of 8 |
| Known Campaigns | None |
| Abuse Confidence Score | N/A |
The IP has one DNSBL listing among eight total lists, representing minimal reputation impact. No threat indicators, attack patterns, or campaign associations were identified.
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## Network Behavior and Services
| Attribute | Status |
|---|---|
| Open Ports | None |
| TLS Certificate | None |
| HTTP Title | None |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Honeypot Hits | 0 |
| Enumeration Strikes | 0 |
The IP is actively firewalled with no exposed services. This defensive posture is typical of carrier-grade infrastructure and reduces the attack surface significantly.
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## Control Plane and Routing
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| BGP Prefix | 149.50.32.0/21 |
| Origin ASN | 198967 |
| Route Stability | Unstable |
| Route Changes (30d) | 0 |
| RPKI State | N/A |
| DNSSEC Valid | Yes |
| MoAS Status | No |
The routing prefix remains stable with zero changes over the past 30 days. DNSSEC is valid, and the IP is not part of any MoAS (Multi-Origin Anycast Service) configuration.
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## Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (149.50.39.238/24) shows:
- Total Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Abuse Density: 0%
No neighboring IPs in the immediate subnet present elevated risk indicators. The subnet appears clean with no inherited risk.
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## Historical Observations
Twelve signal observations were recorded. Key temporal indicators:
- No persistent malicious activity
- Threat persistence days: 0
- Ownership changes: 0
- Recent DNSSEC validation confirmed (2026-07-28)
The IP demonstrates stability in ownership and operational characteristics over the observation period.
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## Recommended Actions
Based on the low-risk profile, the following actions are recommended:
1. Allow Traffic: No blocking recommended for inbound or outbound connections
2. Monitoring: Continue standard network monitoring practices
3. No Firewall Rules: No specific iptables, nftables, or WAF rules required
4. No Triage: No incident response actions warranted
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## Conclusion
IP 149.50.39.238 is associated with legitimate telecommunications infrastructure operated by BITel. The low-risk profile, combined with firewalled service exposure and absence of threat indicators, supports continued network operations without restrictive controls. The geographic signal inconsistencies should be noted but do not currently indicate malicious activity.
Recommendation: Allow with standard monitoring.
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*Intelligence generated using IPDebrief platform data. All findings based on observed signals and provider-reported information.*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | BITel Gesellschaft fur Telekommunikation mbH |
| ASN | AS198967 |
| Network Name | BITEL-CGNT-NET-1 |
| CIDR Block | 149.50.32.0/19 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | Germany |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS198967 |
| Network Prefix | 149.50.32.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 16% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-19 05:58:20 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-31 02:37:03 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-31 02:38:48 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 149.50.39.238
Who owns the IP address 149.50.39.238?
149.50.39.238 is registered to BITel Gesellschaft fur Telekommunikation mbH. The address falls within the 149.50.32.0/19 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 149.50.39.238 located?
Geolocation data places 149.50.39.238 in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 149.50.39.238 malicious or safe?
149.50.39.238 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.