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Proxies Explained for Resellers: Residential vs ISP vs Data vs Mobile (Costs, Pros, Cons)
30/10/2025
HOR Staff
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Proxies are the hidden backbone of many reseller workflows. But with terms like residential, ISP, data centre, and mobile thrown around, it can get confusing. Here’s the clearest breakdown for UK resellers of what each proxy type really costs, when it makes sense, and why more proxies don’t always mean more success.
Proxy Types Explained
Different proxy classes have varying strengths, weaknesses, and costs.
Type | What it is | Pros | Cons | Typical Pricing Model* | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mobile (4G/5G) | Routes via carrier networks | Extremely “legit-looking” traffic | Most expensive; bandwidth/uptime can fluctuate | Per modem or per GB; premium tier | High-stealth tasks where bans are costly |
Residential | Real household IP ranges | Natural traffic profile; strong stealth | Expensive vs ISP/DC; rotating = paid per GB | Per GB (rotating) or per IP (static) | High-value drops; logins where trust matters |
ISP / Static Residential | Datacentre hardware with ISP IP ranges | Stable, fixed IP; good legitimacy | Not as stealthy as true residential; still costly | Per IP per month (cheaper than resi per GB) | Everyday botting, account tasks, and monitors |
Data Centre | Pure DC IP ranges | Cheap, fast, easy to scale | Easiest to detect/rate-limit | Per IP/month or per thread/hour | Bulk scraping, low-risk monitoring |
Costs You Should Expect
Small-scale testing: data centre bundles, £5-£20 per month.
Moderate use: ISP packages or small residential pools, £50-£300 per month.
Professional scale: £300-£2,000+ per month with residential/mobile mixes.
Risks & Considerations
Retailers actively block suspicious proxy traffic.
Some “cheap” providers use compromised devices, avoid these.
More IPs ≠ guaranteed success. Smart targeting beats brute force.
When Proxies Make Sense
Running bots at scale across multiple retailers.
Needing stable IPs to avoid rate limits or login bans.
Operations are large enough to absorb the monthly costs.
Good to place near the “Proxy Types Explained” section.
When They Don’t
Casual flips or one-off purchases.
Resellers without a dedicated proxy budget.
If you’re only using community monitors and alerts.
Final Take
Proxies are powerful tools, but not magic bullets. For many resellers, strong monitors, alerts, and timing still beat overspending on proxies. If you do invest, choose the right class for the job and stick to reputable providers.
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