179.179.198.242
179.179.198.242 is an IPv4 address operated by AS18881 - TELEFONICA BRASIL S.A, BR (AS18881), with approximate network location Pará de Minas, Brazil. It belongs to a mobile network with reverse DNS name 179.179.198.242.dynamic.adsl.gvt.net.br. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | TELEFÔNICA BRASIL S.A |
| ASN | AS18881 |
| Network Name | 197877 |
| CIDR Block | 179.176.0.0/14 |
| RIR | LACNIC |
| Network registration country | BR |
| Routing operator | AS18881 - TELEFONICA BRASIL S.A, BR |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 179.179.198.242.dynamic.adsl.gvt.net.br |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 179.179.198.242.dynamic.adsl.gvt.net.br |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| caa | Not found at queried name br |
| spf | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 179.179.198.242.dynamic.adsl.gvt.net.br |
| dmarc | Unknown / lookup inconclusive _dmarc.179.179.198.242.dynamic.adsl.gvt.net.br |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 242.198.179.179.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 179.179.198.242.dynamic.adsl.gvt.net.br |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Mobile |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS18881 |
| Network Prefix | 179.179.192.0/18 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 20% | 5 | 5 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 19:40:05 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-09 20:00:19 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 06:23:24 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 179.179.198.242
Who owns the IP address 179.179.198.242?
179.179.198.242 is registered to TELEFÔNICA BRASIL S.A. The address falls within the 179.176.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at LACNIC.
Where is 179.179.198.242 located?
Geolocation data places 179.179.198.242 in Pará de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 179.179.198.242 malicious or safe?
179.179.198.242 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.
What is the hostname for 179.179.198.242?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 179.179.198.242 is 179.179.198.242.dynamic.adsl.gvt.net.br. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 179.179.198.242 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
179.179.198.242 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.