The short answer
Decide first whether you need data (a rotating pool, billed per GB) or a fixed connection (a dedicated port, billed per day or month). Then check locations, how the IP changes, how long your purchase lasts, and what happens if it does not work. Start with the smallest pack and test it on your real target.
The checklist
1. How is it billed?
Per GB suits work that comes in bursts or needs many different IPs. Per port suits steady work on a few accounts. Mixing these up is the most common way to overpay. The pricing guide has worked examples.
2. Is there a minimum or a subscription?
Many sellers advertise their lowest per-GB price, which only applies to their largest monthly plan. Look for the price of the amount you will actually buy, and whether it renews automatically.
3. Where do the IPs come from?
Real phones in a shared pool, or the seller's own modems? Both are legitimate. A pool gives you variety; a modem gives you a line of your own. Rotating vs dedicated explains which fits which job.
4. Which countries and carriers?
If you need a specific country, confirm it is covered before you pay. Ask whether you can choose the carrier, or a city, if that matters for your work. Coverage outside large countries is often thin.
5. How does the IP change?
On every request, after a set time, or only when you ask? If you log in to accounts, you need a session that holds an IP for long enough to finish the task.
6. Which protocols?
HTTP and HTTPS work everywhere. SOCKS5 is useful for tools that are not browsers. Check that the one you need is included.
7. Does the data expire?
Prepaid data often has a validity period. A big pack is only cheap if you use it before it runs out. Buy the size you will finish in time.
8. What if it does not work?
Read the refund policy before paying. A common rule is that unused data can be refunded for a few days and used data cannot. A website blocking you is usually not counted as a fault.
How to test a new seller cheaply
- Buy the smallest pack available.
- Check the IP owner with an IP lookup tool. It should be a mobile carrier in the country you chose.
- Run your real task at low volume and watch for blocks, captchas and speed.
- Measure how much data the task uses, then work out what a month would cost.
The setup guide shows how to run these checks with one command.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to buy mobile proxies?
For occasional or bursty work, a small prepaid per-GB pack with no subscription. For steady work on one or two accounts, a dedicated port with a monthly price can cost less than paying per GB.
How many GB of mobile proxy data do I need?
It depends on what you load. Plain web pages and API calls use little data, while images and video use a lot. Buy the smallest pack, measure one typical task, and multiply.
Can I buy mobile proxies with crypto?
Many sellers accept it. Check the payment options on the seller's checkout page before you create an account.
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