What is the difference between Residential Proxies and ISP Proxies?
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Residential proxies are IP addresses that are assigned to real residential devices by internet service providers (ISPs). These proxies provide a way for users to hide their true IP address and location and instead use an IP address that is associated with a residential location.
The advantage of using residential proxies is that they are less likely to be detected or blocked by websites that employ anti-bot or anti-scraping measures. This is because the IP addresses used by residential proxies are associated with real devices and appear more like legitimate user traffic.
Residential proxies are often used for web scraping, data mining, ad verification, and other purposes that require the use of multiple IP addresses. They can also be used to bypass geo-restrictions and access content that is restricted to certain geographic locations.
Residential proxies are typically sold by third-party providers who have partnerships with ISPs and can offer a large pool of rotating IP addresses that are constantly refreshed. These providers offer different pricing plans based on the number of proxies needed and the duration of use.
ISP (Internet Service Provider) proxies are proxies that are provided by an internet service provider. These proxies are typically assigned to a user's device when they connect to the internet through the ISP's network.
ISP proxies are often used for web browsing and other internet activities that require the use of a proxy server. They can also be used for certain types of web scraping and data mining, although they may not be as effective for these purposes as residential proxies.
The main advantage of using ISP proxies is that they are usually more reliable than other types of proxies because they are provided by a trusted source. However, they may not offer as much anonymity as other types of proxies because they can be traced back to the ISP and the physical location associated with the IP address.
In addition, ISP proxies may be subject to usage restrictions and bandwidth limits imposed by the ISP. This can limit the amount of data that can be transmitted over the proxy and may result in slower speeds for certain activities.
Overall, ISP proxies are a type of proxy server that is provided by an internet service provider. They offer some advantages in terms of reliability and security, but may not be as effective for certain types of activities as other types of proxies.