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AS6871

RDAP
HandleAS6871
NamePlusnet
HolderBTNET-INFRA-MNT
Registered2002-08-08 16:07 UTC
Updated2018-09-04 09:48 UTC
RegistrantBTNET-INFRA-MNT
Admin ContactPlusNet Ripe Admin
Phone+44 114 22 00084
AddressPlusnet plc., The Balance, 2 Pinfold Street, Sheffield, S1 2GU, GB
Tech ContactPlusnet Hostmaster
Email[email protected]
Phone+44 114 2200084
AddressPlusNet Plc, The Balance, 2 Pinfold Street, Sheffield, S1 2GU, UK
Abuse Contact[email protected]
Statusactive
Registry RDAPhttps://rdap.db.ripe.net
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% Information related to 'AS6714 - AS6878'

as-block:       AS6714 - AS6878
descr:          RIPE NCC ASN block
remarks:        These AS Numbers are assigned to network operators in the RIPE NCC service region.
mnt-by:         RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
created:        2018-11-22T15:27:23Z
last-modified:  2018-11-22T15:27:23Z
source:         RIPE

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% Abuse contact for 'AS6871' is '[email protected]'

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org:            ORG-BPIS1-RIPE
as-name:        Plusnet
descr:          UK Internet Service Provider
descr:          DSL, Unmetered, PAYG and Internet Services
remarks:
remarks:        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
remarks:        |               **** Transit Links ****              |
remarks:        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
remarks:
import:         from AS3356 at 195.50.122.129 action pref = 40; accept ANY;
export:         to AS3356 at pcl-gw02.plus.net announce AS-PLUSNETUK;
import:         from AS3356 at 217.163.45.181 action pref = 40; accept ANY;
export:         to AS3356 at thn-gw2.plus.net announce AS-PLUSNETUK;
import:         from AS5400 at 166.49.166.216 action pref = 40; accept ANY;
export:         to AS5400 at thn-gw2.plus.net announce AS-PLUSNETUK;
import:         from AS5400 at 166.49.211.45 action pref = 40; accept ANY;
export:         to AS5400 at ptn-gw01.plus.net announce AS-PLUSNETUK;
remarks:
remarks:        +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
remarks:        |        **** Private Peering Agreements ****       |
remarks:        +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
remarks:
import:         from AS2818 at 212.58.239.25 action pref = 200; accept ANY AND NOT {0.0.0.0/0};
export:         to AS2818 at thn-gw2.plus.net announce AS-PLUSNETUK;
import:         from AS35180 at 212.159.1.182 action pref = 200; accept ANY AND NOT {0.0.0.0/0};
export:         to AS35180 at pte-gw1.plus.net announce AS-PLUSNETUK;
import:         from AS15169 at 72.14.223.32 action pref = 200; accept ANY AND NOT {0.0.0.0/0};
export:         to AS15169 at ptn-gw01.plus.net announce AS-PLUSNETUK;
import:         from AS20940 at 212.159.2.13 action pref = 200; accept ANY AND NOT {0.0.0.0/0};
export:         to AS20940 at ptn-gw02.plus.net announce AS-PLUSNETUK;
remarks:
remarks:        +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
remarks:        |                  **** LINX ****                   |
remarks:        +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
remarks:
import:         from AS-PLUSNETUK:AS-LINX-PEERS-PRI at linx-gw1.plus.net action pref = 160; accept ANY AND NOT {0.0.0.0/0};
export:         to AS-PLUSNETUK:AS-LINX-PEERS-PRI announce AS-PLUSNETUK AND NOT {0.0.0.0/0};
import:         from AS-PLUSNETUK:AS-LINX-PEERS-SEC at linx-gw2.plus.net action pref = 160; accept ANY AND NOT {0.0.0.0/0};
export:         to AS-PLUSNETUK:AS-LINX-PEERS-SEC announce AS-PLUSNETUK AND NOT {0.0.0.0/0};
remarks:
remarks:        +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
remarks:        |                  **** LONAP ****                  |
remarks:        +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
remarks:
import:         from AS-PLUSNETUK:AS-LONAP-PEERS-PRI at lonap-gw1.plus.net action pref = 160; accept ANY AND NOT {0.0.0.0/0};
export:         to AS-PLUSNETUK:AS-LONAP-PEERS-PRI announce AS-PLUSNETUK AND NOT {0.0.0.0/0};
import:         from AS-PLUSNETUK:AS-LONAP-PEERS-SEC at lonap-gw2.plus.net action pref = 160; accept ANY AND NOT {0.0.0.0/0};
export:         to AS-PLUSNETUK:AS-LONAP-PEERS-SEC announce AS-PLUSNETUK AND NOT {0.0.0.0/0};
remarks:
remarks:        +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
remarks:        |           **** Transit Customers ****             |
remarks:        +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
remarks:
import:         from AS-PLUSNETUK:AS-TRANSIT-CUSTOMERS accept ANY AND NOT {0.0.0.0/0};
export:         to AS-PLUSNETUK:AS-TRANSIT-CUSTOMERS announce ANY;
remarks:
remarks:        +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
remarks:        |                                                   |
remarks:        | PlusNet PLC has an open peering policy providing  |
remarks:        | sessions are MD5'd. Arrange @ [email protected].   |
remarks:        |                                                   |
remarks:        | LINX (Foundry)                                    |
remarks:        | linx-gw1.plus.net 10Gbps Telehouse East           |
remarks:        | LINX (Extreme)                                    |
remarks:        | linx-gw2.plus.net 10Gbps Telehouse North          |
remarks:        |                                                   |
remarks:        | LONAP                                             |
remarks:        | lonap-gw1.plus.net 2Gbps  Telehouse East          |
remarks:        | lonap-gw2.plus.net 10Gbps Telehouse North         |
remarks:        |                                                   |
remarks:        +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
remarks:        | Telephone:                +44 114 220000          |
remarks:        | 24*7 Support:             +44 845 1400200         |
remarks:        | Abuse matters to:         [email protected]          |
remarks:        | Corporate info:           http://www.plus.net/    |
remarks:        +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
remarks:
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tech-c:         PNET2-RIPE
status:         ASSIGNED
mnt-by:         RIPE-NCC-END-MNT
mnt-by:         BTNET-INFRA-MNT
mnt-by:         MAINT-AS6871
created:        2002-08-08T16:07:08Z
last-modified:  2018-09-04T09:48:55Z
source:         RIPE

organisation:   ORG-BPIS1-RIPE
org-name:       British Telecommunications Limited
country:        GB
reg-nr:         01800000
org-type:       LIR
address:        PP1, Floor1, Orion, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath
address:        IP5 3RE
address:        Ipswich
address:        UNITED KINGDOM
phone:          +44 (0)20 7356 5000
abuse-c:        AR13878-RIPE
mnt-ref:        BTNET-MNT
mnt-ref:        BTNET-INFRA-MNT
mnt-ref:        RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
mnt-by:         RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
mnt-by:         BTNET-INFRA-MNT
admin-c:        FLS15-RIPE
admin-c:        MS35380-RIPE
admin-c:        GF1231-RIPE
created:        2004-04-17T12:11:50Z
last-modified:  2026-06-29T12:02:58Z
source:         RIPE # Filtered

role:           Plusnet Hostmaster
address:        PlusNet Plc
address:        The Balance
address:        2 Pinfold Street
address:        Sheffield
address:        S1 2GU
address:        UK
phone:          +44 114 2200084
abuse-mailbox:  [email protected]
remarks:        ------------------------------------------------
remarks:        Please do NOT e-mail abuse to the contacts given
remarks:        here, e-mail them to [email protected] instead.
remarks:        All email sent to other listed addresses will
remarks:        be deleted!
remarks:        ------------------------------------------------
remarks:        Network Status and Information Page:
remarks:        http://status.plus.net
remarks:        http://support.plus.net
remarks:        ------------------------------------------------
remarks:        Support 24*7 Phone: (UK) 0845 140 0200
remarks:        ------------------------------------------------
admin-c:        JW7886-RIPE
tech-c:         DS3916-RIPE
nic-hdl:        PNET2-RIPE
mnt-by:         MAINT-AS6871
created:        2002-05-16T12:18:00Z
last-modified:  2018-01-17T15:40:44Z
source:         RIPE # Filtered

person:         PlusNet Ripe Admin
address:        Plusnet plc.
address:        The Balance
address:        2 Pinfold Street
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address:        GB
phone:          +44 114 22 00084
nic-hdl:        PLUS1-RIPE
mnt-by:         MAINT-AS6871
created:        1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
last-modified:  2012-05-02T13:03:37Z
source:         RIPE # Filtered

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    }
  ],
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    {
      "description": [
        "UK Internet Service Provider",
        "DSL, Unmetered, PAYG and Internet Services",
        "",
        "++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++",
        "| **** Transit Links **** |",
        "+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++",
        "| **** Private Peering Agreements **** |",
        "| **** LINX **** |",
        "| **** LONAP **** |",
        "| **** Transit Customers **** |",
        "| |",
        "| PlusNet PLC has an open peering policy providing |",
        "| sessions are MD5'd. Arrange @ [email protected]. |",
        "| LINX (Foundry) |",
        "| linx-gw1.plus.net 10Gbps Telehouse East |",
        "| LINX (Extreme) |",
        "| linx-gw2.plus.net 10Gbps Telehouse North |",
        "| LONAP |",
        "| lonap-gw1.plus.net 2Gbps Telehouse East |",
        "| lonap-gw2.plus.net 10Gbps Telehouse North |",
        "| Telephone: +44 114 220000 |",
        "| 24*7 Support: +44 845 1400200 |",
        "| Abuse matters to: [email protected] |",
        "| Corporate info: http://www.plus.net/ |"
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}

Frequently asked questions

What is WHOIS?

WHOIS is a public directory that answers "who is responsible for this?" for domains, IP ranges and ASNs. It lists registration dates, the registrar, nameservers and contacts.

What is RDAP, and how does it differ?

RDAP is the modern replacement for WHOIS. It returns the same records in a structured, consistent format. We query RDAP first and fall back to classic WHOIS text when a registry has not adopted it yet.

What is the difference between a registrar and a registrant?

The registrar is the company you register and manage a domain through, such as xTom or GoDaddy. The registrant is the person or organization that actually holds the domain.

What are nameservers?

Nameservers answer DNS questions for a domain and decide which IP addresses the name resolves to. They also show which DNS provider the domain uses.

What is DNSSEC?

DNSSEC adds cryptographic signatures to DNS answers so they cannot be quietly altered in transit. "Signed" means the domain has it enabled, "unsigned" means it does not.

Why is the contact information redacted?

Privacy laws such as GDPR require registrars to hide most personal details in public records. The abuse contact is usually still shown, so a domain or network can be reported when something goes wrong.