Core Entity Brief
| Entity | CD43 DEPARTEMENT DE LA HAUTE-LOIRE |
|---|---|
| Public role | Monitoring AS211442 provides early insight into government internet connectivity patterns. A first prefix announcement or registry modification would indicate that this French local authority is activating its ASN, with consequences for public-sector digital resilience, procurement exposure, and dependency on specific upstream providers. The currently dormant state allows analysts to track the transition from registration to operation. |
| Region | France |
| Category | Digital infrastructure institution |
| Primary domain | Infrastructure |
| Signal focus | Institution Type |
| Time horizon | Quarter |
| Impact | Medium |
| Confidence | 0.70 |
| Evidence coverage | 7 public source references |
| Related coverage | Profile anchor article |
| Website | Public evidence pending |
| Last update | Jun 02, 2026 |
The Département de la Haute-Loire is a French territorial authority that holds dormant AS211442 under RIPE, with no active routing.
What It Does
- Public authority role: It delivers statutory public services including social welfare, infrastructure, and education for the Haute-Loire department.
- Internet registry presence: It is a RIPE LIR holding AS211442, created in 2021, with routing policies referencing upstream ASNs but no current announcements.
Operating Snapshot
- Registry status: AS211442 is assigned, not announced, with zero IPv4 and IPv6 routes.
- Institutional identity: Official sources confirm the Conseil départemental’s functions and physical headquarters in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Control Surface
- ASN registration: The WHOIS aut-num object and routing policy statements constitute the primary internet control surface.
- Official websites: hauteloire.fr and data.gouv.fr provide the public institutional presence.
Watchpoints
- Routing activation: Any prefix announcement from AS211442 would change the profile from dormant to active.
- Registry changes: Modifications to the WHOIS record or new routing policies could indicate evolving connectivity plans.

