> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.proxyshard.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.proxyshard.com/eng/our-products/mobile-proxies.md).

# Mobile proxies

<mark style="color:purple;">Mobile proxies</mark> are hosted on routers with real SIM cards. The type and quality of the connection are identical to ordinary mobile internet through a cellular operator - exactly like on your smartphone. They support <mark style="color:purple;">UDP</mark> and offer a rich choice of locations and operators.

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**Mobile proxies work on any device.** The name "mobile" reflects only the connection method via a SIM card, not the type of end device. They work equally well on a PC, a laptop, or in an antidetect browser.
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{% hint style="warning" %}
**A specific product - for those who understand why they need it.** Traffic goes through a real SIM card, so speed may vary - this is normal, not a malfunction. If you are not sure whether mobile proxies fit your task, ask in [live chat](/eng/contact-us.md) or consider [ISP proxies](/eng/our-products/isp-proxies.md) (stable speed, home IPs) or [Residential proxies](/eng/our-products/residential-proxies.md) (a large pool, many sessions).
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
1\) Device fingerprint switching (p0f) is not available on all operators. See the full list of restrictions on the [Restrictions](/eng/our-products/restrictions.md) page.

2\) Not available to users in Russia without using a VPN.
{% endhint %}

{% embed url="<https://dashboard.proxyshard.com/en/mobile-proxy>" %}

Step-by-step purchase and activation guide: [Purchasing mobile proxies](/eng/site-navigation/buying-and-renewing/buying-mobile-proxies.md).

## Characteristics

| Parameter                                                         | Value                                    |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| IP type                                                           | Mobile IPv4                              |
| Sharing                                                           | No - one port per user                   |
| Traffic                                                           | Unlimited                                |
| [UDP support](/eng/technologies-and-capabilities/about-udp.md)    | ✓                                        |
| [p0f support](/eng/technologies-and-capabilities/p0f-spoofing.md) | ✓ (not in all locations, see above)      |
| Price                                                             | from **$4** / day · from **$55** / month |

## Available locations

| Country             | Operators                               |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| 🇺🇸 USA            | T-Mobile (5G), Verizon (5G, Colorado)   |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | O2, Vodafone                            |
| 🇩🇪 Germany        | O2, Vodafone                            |
| 🇫🇷 France         | SFR (5G), Bouygues Telecom (5G)         |
| 🇮🇹 Italy          | Vodafone (5G), WindTre (5G)             |
| 🇪🇸 Spain          | Digimobil, Movistar (5G), Vodafone (5G) |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal       | NOS (5G)                                |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands    | Ziggo (5G), Odido (5G)                  |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland        | Vodafone (5G), Three (5G)               |
| 🇵🇱 Poland         | T-Mobile (5G)                           |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine        | Lifecell, Vodafone, Kyivstar            |
| 🇲🇩 Moldova        | Moldcell, Moldtelecom                   |
| 🇨🇦 Canada         | Rogers                                  |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia      | Telkomsel                               |

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The list is regularly expanding. Up-to-date locations and pricing are on the purchase page [Mobile proxy](https://dashboard.proxyshard.com/en/mobile-proxy).
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## How to purchase

1. Open `Mobile Proxy`.
2. Select a country using `Country filter`.
3. Choose the rental period in the card for the required operator.
4. Click `Buy`.

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Payment, initial activation, and renewal are covered in [Purchasing mobile proxies](/eng/site-navigation/buying-and-renewing/buying-mobile-proxies.md).

## Order fields and controls

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1. `Signature` selects the network signature. Available values are `w`, `w10`, `w7`, `linux`, `android`, `macos`, and `ios`. After changing the signature, click `Restart`.
2. `Auto-reset` restarts the connection automatically at the selected interval.
3. `Restart` activates the port or changes its IP. You can perform the same action through your personal `Reset URL`.
4. `Auto renew` renews the order automatically when the balance is sufficient.
5. `Re-generate credentials` creates new login credentials. Existing proxy connection strings stop working after this action.

Other fields:

* `Product tag` adds a label that you can use to find the order in your lists.
* `Proxy info` shows the country, operator, and plan type.
* `Order status` shows the order state: `Active`, `On-hold`, or `Canceled`.
* `Proxy status` shows the port state: `Active` or `Disconnected`.
* `Username` and `Password` contain the login credentials.
* `Billing cycle`, `Next due date`, and `Price` show the rental period and next payment.
* In `Proxy List`, you can select the connection string format, copy the list with `Copy all`, or download it with `Export All`.

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After purchase and after three hours without activity, activate the port using `Restart` or `Reset URL`. The proxy does not work while `Proxy status` is `Disconnected`.
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## What tasks they fit

Social media and multi-accounting, mobile ad verification, mobile ad checks, most crypto exchanges, Polymarket, testing mobile sites and apps, web scraping of mobile site versions, SEO monitoring of mobile results, e-commerce monitoring of mobile prices, geo-targeted content testing, travel scraping of mobile fares, brand monitoring in the mobile environment.

## Pros and cons of Mobile proxies

#### <mark style="color:green;">Pros:</mark>

* **Choice of a specific operator** - connect through the exact cellular provider you need
* **IP change via Reset URL** - rotation no more than once a minute
* **p0f support** - available in most locations (see [Restrictions](/eng/our-products/restrictions.md))
* **UDP support**
* **Flexible rental period** - from one day to a month
* **One user per port** - one SIM card, one user

#### <mark style="color:red;">Cons:</mark>

* **Possible speed drops** when the operator's cell tower is overloaded - rare, but possible
* **A complex product for beginners** - we recommend checking with [Support](/eng/contact-us.md) before purchase
* **p0f spoofing on macOS / iOS** reduces channel speed due to the complexity of the algorithm
* **Dynamic IP** - the address may change at the operator's initiative at any moment
* **One session at a time** - one port holds one IP. If you need to connect several devices *simultaneously* (not one after another, but at the same moment), buy a separate port or consider [Residential proxies](/eng/our-products/residential-proxies.md)

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See the [setup guides](/eng/usage-instructions/getting-started.md) for proxy configuration instructions.
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