Mobile Proxies
Mobile proxies route traffic through 4G and 5G carrier networks. They cost more than residential or datacenter proxies, but can be worth it for mobile-first targets, social workflows, and app testing.
Quick Comparison
7 mobile providers, sorted by overall score.
| Provider | Network (4G/5G) | Carriers | Countries | Price | Rotation | Rating | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bright Data |
4G / 5G | Multiple carriers | 195 | $15/GB | Api Access / Asn Targeting | Visit ProviderFull Review | |
 Oxylabs |
4G / 5G | Multiple carriers | 195 | $8/GB | Api Access / City Targeting | Visit ProviderFull Review | |
 SOAX |
4G / 5G | Multiple carriers | 195 | $6.60/GB | City Targeting / Rotating Ip | Visit ProviderFull Review | |
 Infatica |
4G / 5G | Multiple carriers | 100 | $4/GB | Api Access / Rotating Ip | Visit ProviderFull Review | |
 The Social Proxy |
4G / 5G | Multiple carriers | 20 | $90/IP | Sticky Session | Visit ProviderFull Review | |
 ProxyEmpire |
4G / 5G | Multiple carriers | 170 | $3.50/GB | City Targeting / Rotating Ip | Visit ProviderFull Review | |
 Proxy-Cheap |
4G / 5G | Multiple carriers | 100 | $3.49/GB | Rotating Ip | Visit ProviderFull Review |
Provider Mini-Reviews
Pros
- Largest residential pool
- Precise geo targeting
- Strong enterprise controls
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Dashboard can feel complex for beginners
Key Features
- City + ZIP targeting
- HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5
- Large residential pool
- Sticky sessions where available
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $15/GB
- Minimum
- $500
- Trial
- Available
Speed / Reliability
9.2 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
Bright Data is the safest default for serious data teams with budget. Smaller teams should compare against Smartproxy first.
Pros
- Excellent stability
- Strong support
- Large global pool
Cons
- Higher entry cost
- Best fit for established teams
Key Features
Residential IP pool, session controls, and provider dashboard.
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $8/GB
- Minimum
- $30
- Trial
- Check
Speed / Reliability
9.0 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
Oxylabs is a strong Bright Data alternative for teams that care about stability and support.
Pros
- Useful starting coverage
- Flexible enough for testing
- Ready for final data import
Cons
- Seeded values need verification
- Benchmarks are placeholders
Key Features
Residential IP pool, session controls, and provider dashboard.
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $6.60/GB
- Minimum
- $90
- Trial
- 3-day 400MB trial for $1.99
Speed / Reliability
8.4 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
SOAX has a scaffolded review profile. Replace seeded values before production publication.
Pros
- Useful starting coverage
- Flexible enough for testing
- Ready for final data import
Cons
- Seeded values need verification
- Benchmarks are placeholders
Key Features
Residential IP pool, session controls, and provider dashboard.
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $4/GB
- Minimum
- Check
- Trial
- Check
Speed / Reliability
7.5 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
Infatica has a scaffolded review profile. Replace seeded values before production publication.
Pros
- Useful starting coverage
- Flexible enough for testing
- Ready for final data import
Cons
- Seeded values need verification
- Benchmarks are placeholders
Key Features
Residential IP pool, session controls, and provider dashboard.
Pricing Summary
- Price / GB
- $90/IP
- Minimum
- Check
- Trial
- Check
Speed / Reliability
7.4 response-time score from provider performance fields.
Our Verdict
The Social Proxy has a scaffolded review profile. Replace seeded values before production publication.
What is a Mobile Proxy?
A mobile proxy routes traffic through 4G or 5G carrier infrastructure, often behind carrier-grade NAT.
Carrier IPsRequests appear from mobile network ranges rather than hosting or broadband ranges. |
High trust scoreSome platforms treat carrier traffic as harder to classify. |
Premium use casesBest for app QA, social workflows, ad verification, and mobile-first surfaces. |
Mobile vs Residential vs Datacenter
MobileHighest cost, strong mobile-network trust, useful for specialized targets. |
ResidentialBroad consumer ISP coverage with better cost balance for scraping. |
DatacenterFastest and cheapest, but easiest to identify on protected sites. |
Best Use Cases
Jump from proxy type to workload pages where this proxy category is most useful.
| Social MediaTest account and platform workflows from carrier IPs. | App QAValidate mobile-first flows through 4G/5G exits. | Ad VerificationCheck mobile campaign delivery and geo targeting. |
FAQ
A mobile proxy routes traffic through carrier networks such as 4G or 5G, so requests appear to come from mobile network IPs.
Mobile IP inventory is harder to source and maintain, and carrier-grade NAT can give mobile proxies strong reputation on some platforms.
They are worth testing for mobile-first apps, social platforms, ad verification, app QA, and workflows where residential proxies still get blocked.
Only for some use cases. Residential proxies are cheaper and broader; mobile proxies are more specialized and usually cost more.
Most mobile proxy providers support rotation or IP refresh, but carrier behavior and session control vary by provider.
Some providers expose carrier, country, and network options, while others only sell broader mobile pools. Check carrier controls before buying.