# IP Intelligence Briefing: 189.203.148.212
Classification: Defensive Intelligence Summary
Analysis Date: 2026-07-24
Target: 189.203.148.212/32
## Executive Summary
IP 189.203.148.212 presents a low-risk profile with current risk score of 0. However, the IP is associated with a single blacklist listing marked as high severity, warranting continued monitoring. The IP operates within a residential/ISP context with no active service endpoints detected.
## Ownership and Geolocation
- Organization: TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.
- RIR: LACNIC
- CIDR Block: 189.203.0.0/16
- City: TLALPAN, Mexico
- ASN: Not assigned (null)
- Abuse Contact: cdominguez@totalplay.com.mx
*Note: Geolocation data shows inconsistency between profile (US/Boston) and historical observations (MX/TLALPAN). Historical data should be considered more authoritative for classification purposes.*
## Network Characteristics
- Network Role: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- DNS Status: No PTR hostnames, no forward resolution
- TLS/HTTP Services: None operational
- Certificate Authority Records: None
- Email Authentication: SPF/DMARC not configured
## Threat Indicators
- Current Risk Score: 0
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 1 blacklist with high severity
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Correlation: None detected
- Threat Persistence: 0 days (not persistently malicious)
## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 189.203.148.0/24
- Abuse Density: 0
- Total Neighbors: 3
- Risk Distribution: 0 high-risk, 1 medium-risk, 2 low-risk
Notable Neighbors:
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 189.203.148.129 | 55 | 60 |
| 189.203.148.43 | 25 | 60 |
| 189.203.148.171 | 0 | 60 |
## Relationship Graph
No external relationships detected (subnets, hostnames, organizations, certificates).
## Signal History
14 observations recorded. Key recent signals:
- 2026-07-24T14:20:12: Listed on 8 total blacklists (1 listing active, high severity)
- 2026-07-24T14:20:09: DNSSEC valid (in-addr.arpa zone)
- 2026-07-24T14:20:10: Resolves to totalplay.net
- 2026-07-24T14:20:25: Organization assignment confirmed via LACNIC
## Recommended Actions
Immediate:
- No firewall blocking required (risk score 0)
- Monitor for blacklist listing removal
Monitoring:
- Track the high-severity blacklist listing status
- Verify geolocation data consistency across sources
- Monitor subnet 189.203.148.0/24 for related activity
Investigation:
- Investigate neighbor 189.203.148.129 (risk score 55) for potential correlation
- Review blacklist reasons for the single listing on 189.203.148.212
## Conclusion
This IP address belongs to a legitimate telecommunications provider (Total Play) and currently demonstrates low-risk behavior. The single high-severity blacklist listing requires tracking but does not currently justify blocking. Continue routine monitoring and investigate the medium-risk neighbor for potential related threats.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES, S.A.P.I. DE C.V. |
| ASN | AS17072 |
| Network Name | 189.203.0.0 - 189.203.255.255 |
| CIDR Block | 189.203.0.0/16 |
| RIR | LACNIC |
| Country | MX |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | fixed-189-203-148-212.totalplay.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | fixed-189-203-148-212.totalplay.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | 0/2 domains |
| DMARC | 0/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ 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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS17072 |
| Network Prefix | 189.203.148.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 4% | 1 | 1 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-07 18:43:16 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 05:58:52 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-06 05:59:08 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 189.203.148.212
Who owns the IP address 189.203.148.212?
189.203.148.212 is registered to TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.. The address falls within the 189.203.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at LACNIC.
Where is 189.203.148.212 located?
Geolocation data places 189.203.148.212 in San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 189.203.148.212 malicious or safe?
189.203.148.212 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 189.203.148.212?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 189.203.148.212 is fixed-189-203-148-212.totalplay.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 189.203.148.212 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
189.203.148.212 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.