179.50.138.146 is an IPv4 address announced by AS52228, with approximate network location Liberia, Costa Rica. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name ip146-138-50-179.ct.co.cr. As of November 12, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Cable Tica |
| ASN | AS52228 |
| Network Name | 179.50.128.0 - 179.50.255.255 |
| CIDR Block | 179.50.128.0/17 |
| RIR | LACNIC |
| Network registration country | CR |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ip146-138-50-179.ct.co.cr |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ip146-138-50-179.ct.co.cr |
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.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | Not checked |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 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 | AS52228 |
| Network Prefix | 179.50.128.0/18 |
| Route mapping | Found |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Recent
| First Seen | 2026-11-08 20:23:02 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-10 13:11:15 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-12 21:12:32 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Recent |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 17 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 179.50.138.146
Who owns the IP address 179.50.138.146?
179.50.138.146 is registered to Cable Tica. The address falls within the 179.50.128.0/17 network block. Registration is held at LACNIC.
Where is 179.50.138.146 located?
Geolocation data places 179.50.138.146 in Liberia, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 179.50.138.146 malicious or safe?
179.50.138.146 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 179.50.138.146?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 179.50.138.146 is ip146-138-50-179.ct.co.cr. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 179.50.138.146 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
179.50.138.146 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.