AS37472
Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd
Reputation · trust score
A transparent 0–100 signal. Every entity starts at a neutral baseline of 65; threat-intel blocklists, exposure, reverse-DNS, routing and allocation each adjust it up or down. Higher is more trustworthy.
- Baseline (neutral) 65
- Isp allocation +5
- Trust score 70 / 100
Experimental · trust-vectors model v1.2.0 — a transparent heuristic, not a definitive verdict. How it works →
Network profile
Source: PeeringDB →Present at 2 internet exchanges: IXPN Lagos, IXPN Abuja
Top CIDR ranges
| CIDR | IPs | PTR Density | Organization | Country | State | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160.226.0.0/18 | 16.4K |
0.0%
|
NIGCOMSAT | NG | — | — |
| 160.226.64.0/19 | 8.2K |
0.0%
|
NIGCOMSAT | NG | — | — |
| 41.57.120.0/22 | 1.0K |
0.0%
|
NIGCOMSAT | NG | — | — |
| 160.226.124.0/22 | 1.0K |
0.0%
|
NIGCOMSAT | NG | — | — |
BGP Announced Prefixes
Live BGP anomalies →Prefixes AS37472 actually originates in BGP, observed across our RIPE RIS collectors. This live routing view can differ from the registry allocation above.
| Prefix | Announcement samples | Last seen |
|---|---|---|
| 160.226.1.0/24 | 47,968 | 2026-07-24 12:46:14 |
| 160.226.2.0/24 | 46,200 | 2026-07-24 12:46:14 |
| 160.226.32.0/19 | 30,473 | 2026-07-24 12:31:03 |
| 160.226.0.0/19 | 26,980 | 2026-07-24 12:31:03 |
| 160.226.124.0/22 | 22,411 | 2026-07-24 12:30:32 |
| 41.57.120.0/22 | 19,785 | 2026-07-24 12:31:03 |
| 160.226.64.0/19 | 18,545 | 2026-07-24 12:31:03 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AS37472?
AS37472 is an Autonomous System Number assigned to Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. An ASN identifies a network that controls a specific set of IP addresses and determines how traffic is routed across the internet via BGP (Border Gateway Protocol).
How many IP addresses does AS37472 announce?
AS37472 announces 26.6K IPv4 addresses distributed across 4 routed CIDR prefixes. The network is registered in Nigeria.
Who operates AS37472?
AS37472 is operated by Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. The organization is based in Nigeria. You can view all IP ranges and related ASNs on the organization page.
What country is AS37472 registered in?
AS37472 is registered in Nigeria. This indicates where the network operator is headquartered, though the IP addresses it announces may serve users globally.
