92.208.21.169 is an IPv4 address operated by Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone (AS3209), geolocated to Essen, Germany. It belongs to a mobile network with reverse DNS name ipservice-092-208-021-169.092.208.pools.vodafone-ip.de. As of October 6, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 92.208.21.169
Classification: LOW RISK / LEGITIMATE INFRASTRUCTURE
Date: 2026-07-25
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Unit
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## Executive Summary
IP address 92.208.21.169 is classified as Low Risk (Score: 25) with no threat indicators. The address belongs to Vodafone Germany's mobile carrier infrastructure and is part of a clean residential/mobile carrier subnet with no abuse activity observed.
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## Ownership and Network Classification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone |
| **ASN** | 3209 |
| **Network Name** | VFDE-IP-SERVICE-01 |
| **CIDR Block** | 92.208.0.0/15 |
| **RIR** | RIPE NCC |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Mobile Carrier |
| **Carrier** | Vodafone GmbH (MCC: 262, MNC: 02) |
| **Technology** | LTE/5G |
Network Role: Mobile Carrier / Firewalled (No Open Services)
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## Geolocation Data
- Country: Germany (DE)
- Region: North Rhine-Westphalia
- City: Essen
- Coordinates: 51.17°N, 10.45°E
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Geo Consensus: Valid (1 source, 400km accuracy radius)
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## DNS and Hostname Analysis
- PTR Record: ipservice-092-208-021-169.092.208.pools.vodafone-ip.de
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed
- Domain: vodafone-ip.de
- Email Authentication: SPF Present, DMARC Not Configured
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## Threat Assessment
Risk Indicators: **NONE**
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Known Attacker: False
- Spam Source: False
- Tor Exit Node: False
- Known Campaigns: None
Control Plane Status
- BGP Prefix: 92.208.0.0/14
- RPKI State: Valid
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic)
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## Services Exposure
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: Not exposed
- HTTP Service: Not exposed
- Status: Firewalled / No Services Running
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## Neighborhood Analysis (92.208.21.0/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Total Siblings** | 7 |
| **Active Siblings** | 2 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 0 |
| **Abuse Density** | 0% |
| **Subnet Classification** | Clean |
| **Risk Distribution** | 0 High, 0 Medium, 6 Low |
Neighbor Risk Scores:
- 92.208.21.9: Risk 25 (Low)
- 92.208.21.98: Risk 25 (Low)
- 92.208.21.138: Risk 0 (Clean)
- 92.208.21.153: Risk 0 (Clean)
- 92.208.21.157: Risk 0 (Clean)
- 92.208.21.239: Risk 0 (Clean)
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## Historical Signal Observations
Total Observations: 18 (Most Recent: 2026-07-25)
Key Historical Signals:
- Ownership: Consistent (0 changes observed)
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Threat Observations: 0
- Persistent Malicious Activity: False
- Recent Signals: Provider, subnet classification, geolocation, network role all stable
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## Relationship Graph
Total Relationships: 5
- DNS Associations: 2 (vodafone-ip.de hostnames)
- Network Relationships: 2 (VFDE-IP-SERVICE-01 network)
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## Recommended Actions
Action Status: NO ACTION REQUIRED
Based on the low-risk classification and mobile carrier infrastructure profile, no blocking or mitigation actions are recommended. The IP address is:
- A legitimate Vodafone mobile carrier endpoint
- Part of a clean subnet with no abuse indicators
- Properly registered with RIPE NCC
- Firewalled with no public services exposed
SOC Analyst Note: This IP should be treated as trusted infrastructure. No firewall rules or blocking policies are warranted.
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*Report generated using IPDebrief Intelligence Platform data. All findings based on real-time network intelligence observations.*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone |
| ASN | AS3209 |
| Network Name | VFDE-IP-SERVICE-01 |
| CIDR Block | 92.208.0.0/15 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ipservice-092-208-021-169.092.208.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ipservice-092-208-021-169.092.208.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 0/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Mobile |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | AS3209 |
| Network Prefix | 92.208.0.0/14 |
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 19:41:34 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 10:09:06 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-06 10:09:56 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 24 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 92.208.21.169
Who owns the IP address 92.208.21.169?
92.208.21.169 is registered to Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone. The address falls within the 92.208.0.0/15 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 92.208.21.169 located?
Geolocation data places 92.208.21.169 in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 92.208.21.169 malicious or safe?
92.208.21.169 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 92.208.21.169?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 92.208.21.169 is ipservice-092-208-021-169.092.208.pools.vodafone-ip.de. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 92.208.21.169 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
92.208.21.169 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.