Mobile Proxy FAQ

Routes traffic through a mobile carrier IP (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vodafone). Uses CGNAT where hundreds of users share one IP, making mobile IPs nearly impossible to ban.

Mobile IPs have higher trust due to CGNAT. Different classification in geolocation databases. Rotation happens by cycling cellular connections (slower). Higher cost due to hardware and carrier costs.

When targets check for mobile IP classification, when residential proxies get blocked on aggressive targets, for mobile-specific tasks (ad verification, app testing), or managing social accounts primarily accessed via mobile.

Yes, by cycling the cellular connection. Slower than gateway-based rotation but each new IP carries full mobile trust. For high-speed rotation, residential proxies are more suitable.

4G: 10-50 Mbps, 30-80ms latency. 5G faster but limited coverage. Slower than ISP proxies (100+ Mbps) but similar to residential. For speed-critical tasks, use ISP proxies.

Yes, 3-10x higher than residential. Justified by hardware costs, carrier data plans, and premium trust value. Reserve for situations where other proxy types fail.

Some providers allow carrier selection. Hex Proxies residential pool includes mobile IPs from major carriers. Contact our team for dedicated mobile-carrier-specific options.

Considered the best proxy type for social media automation. Platforms trust mobile access as the most natural pattern. CGNAT makes automated access indistinguishable from legitimate mobile users.