Mobile vs Residential Proxies
When standard residential IPs aren't enough, mobile proxies offer the ultimate bypass for strict social media and app targets.
At a glance
| What you care about | Mobile Proxies | Residential Proxies |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | 3G/4G/5G Cellular devices (Smartphones, Tablets) | Home WiFi networks (Desktops, Smart TVs) |
| Trust Score | The highest possible; cellular IPs are heavily shared via CGNAT | Very high; standard home connections |
| Cost | Most expensive (High scarcity and cellular costs) | Moderate (Pay per GB) |
| Best for bypassing | App-based APIs (Instagram, TikTok) and strict mobile sites | Desktop websites (Google, Amazon, Retail) |
Device Type
Mobile Proxies
3G/4G/5G Cellular devices (Smartphones, Tablets)
Residential Proxies
Home WiFi networks (Desktops, Smart TVs)
Trust Score
Mobile Proxies
The highest possible; cellular IPs are heavily shared via CGNAT
Residential Proxies
Very high; standard home connections
Cost
Mobile Proxies
Most expensive (High scarcity and cellular costs)
Residential Proxies
Moderate (Pay per GB)
Best for bypassing
Mobile Proxies
App-based APIs (Instagram, TikTok) and strict mobile sites
Residential Proxies
Desktop websites (Google, Amazon, Retail)
Why Mobile IPs rarely get banned
Mobile carriers use CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT), meaning thousands of real humans share a single IP address. Target sites cannot ban a mobile IP without simultaneously banning hundreds of legitimate users.
When to use which
Mobile Proxies
App scraping, mobile ad verification, Instagram/TikTok automation
Residential Proxies
General web scraping, SEO checks, desktop e-commerce data
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