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# What is the Streaming Special Pool?

Streaming Special Pool is described as a higher-quality proxy pool compared with the regular pool.

According to the existing FAQ, it is intended to provide:

* fewer bans
* faster speeds
* better performance on higher-security sites

## When to consider it

* If your current pool has frequent bans on stricter targets
* If your workflow needs better speed or reliability

## Related guides

* [What proxy networks do Shield Proxies support?](/faq/what-proxy-networks-do-shield-proxies-support.md)
* [How to test proxies](/how-to-guides/how-to-test-proxies.md)
* [Steps to take when proxies are not working](/how-to-guides/steps-to-take-when-proxies-are-not-working.md)