# IP Intelligence Briefing: 92.209.189.4/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 92.209.189.4 is a Vodafone mobile carrier endpoint associated with Vodafone Germany's IP Core Backbone infrastructure. The address presents a low-risk profile (Risk Score: 25) with no active threat indicators detected. This IP is part of Vodafone's mobile carrier network (MCC: 262, MNC: 02) operating LTE/5G technology in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. No actionable security recommendations are required based on current threat intelligence.
## Ownership and Registration
- AS Number: 3209
- Organization: Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone
- Network Name: VFDE-IP-SERVICE-01
- CIDR Block: 92.208.0.0/15
- RIR: RIPE
- Abuse Contact: abuse.de@vodafone.com
## Geolocation
- Country: Germany (DE)
- Region: Hesse
- City: Frankfurt am Main
- Coordinates: 51.17°N, 10.45°E
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
## Network Classification
- Infrastructure Type: Mobile Carrier
- Carrier: Vodafone GmbH
- Connection Technology: LTE/5G
- Classification Flags: Mobile: Yes, Cloud: No, CDN: No, Proxy: No, Tor: No, Hosting: No
- Service Status: Firewalled / No Services (no open ports detected)
## Threat Assessment
- Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
## DNS and Fingerprinting
- PTR Hostname: ipservice-092-209-189-004.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed (1 hostname)
- Domain: vodafone-ip.de
- Forward Confirmed: Yes
- SPF Record: Present
- DMARC Record: Not detected
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
## Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (92.209.189.0/24) contains 10 total sibling IPs with minimal abuse activity:
- Abuse Density: 0.1
- Classification: Mostly Clean
- Active Siblings: 6
- Threat Siblings: 1
Notable Neighbors:
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 92.209.189.10 | 0 | 60 |
| 92.209.189.40 | 25 | 60 |
| 92.209.189.79 | 40 | 60 |
| 92.209.189.96 | 25 | 60 |
| 92.209.189.123 | 0 | 60 |
| 92.209.189.136 | 0 | 60 |
| 92.209.189.153 | 25 | 60 |
| 92.209.189.155 | 0 | 60 |
| 92.209.189.244 | 25 | 60 |
## Observation History
Analysis of 19 historical observations reveals consistent mobile carrier infrastructure behavior:
- Recent Signal (2026-07-28): Mobile carrier classification confirmed, ownership stable with no threat persistence indicators
- Network Classification: Consistently identified as mobile carrier infrastructure
- Ownership Stability: No ownership changes detected
- Threat Persistence: None observed (0 threat observation days)
## Control Plane Analysis
- Origin ASN: 3209
- BGP Prefix: 92.208.0.0/14
- Route Stability: Unstable (isRouteStable: false)
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- DNSBL Listed: 1 of 8 total lists
- Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic)
## Recommended Actions
No specific security actions or firewall rules are recommended for this IP address. The low-risk profile and confirmed mobile carrier infrastructure classification indicate this address represents legitimate Vodafone network infrastructure. Standard monitoring practices for mobile carrier IP ranges should apply.
## SOC Analyst Notes
This IP belongs to Vodafone's mobile carrier network infrastructure and presents no immediate threat indicators. The absence of open services, combined with confirmed mobile carrier classification, suggests this endpoint is part of Vodafone's LTE/5G network backend. Security teams should treat this as a benign infrastructure address and apply standard mobile carrier IP policies. No immediate blocking or mitigation actions are warranted.
*Report generated based on IPDebrief intelligence platform data.*
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-092-209-189-004.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ipservice-092-209-189-004.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ 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 | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 14% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-15 16:17:07 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 08:28:43 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-02 17:27:44 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 30 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 92.209.189.4
Who owns the IP address 92.209.189.4?
92.209.189.4 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 92.209.189.4 located?
Geolocation data places 92.209.189.4 in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 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 92.209.189.4 malicious or safe?
92.209.189.4 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 92.209.189.4?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 92.209.189.4 is ipservice-092-209-189-004.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 92.209.189.4 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
92.209.189.4 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.