Change is all around us, and new solutions appear every day. The term “ISP proxies” appeared not so long ago, and in this post, we explain what it’s all about.
What are ISP Proxies?
ISP proxies, previously defined as static residential proxies, are rented or bought from Internet Service Providers. Abbreviated to ISP, it actually gives a name to this type of proxy hosted on datacenter servers. Still, most websites that receive requests from them treat them as real-life users. This happens because they feature high-quality IPs usually assigned to residential proxies.
On the other hand, they boast anonymity, 99.99% uptime, and the fast speed typical of datacenter proxies. So, ISP proxies are a sweet spot at the intersection of residential and datacenter solutions.
This business model appeared not so long ago, and ISP proxy networks haven’t yet widely spread. While residential proxies amount to dozens of millions, the ISP proxy pool can tally up somewhat 700 thousand proxies.
How to Use ISP Proxies
Taking the broader view on use cases of ISP proxies, they can be a good fit for any large-scale project, including SEO and social media monitoring, multiple account management, web-scraping, ad verification, batch procurement of one-to-a-customer items, and so on.
Common use cases may include industry insights, ad and e-commerce account management, and tourist online services:
- Geo targeted insights. If a company aims to gather open-source data about their competitors and industry in general, ISP proxies is a good choice because they help companies pretend to be real users from target regions. This way, they can obtain information about prices, tariffs, and other competitors’ conditions and thus build a base for informed decision-making, whether these are fintech or edtech platforms, retailers, or courier services.
- Ad & e-com account management. Many online businesses prefer ISP proxies to manage accounts in various geo locations, run SMM campaigns, and manage multi-login accounts for operations covering several states.
- Travel platforms. Online travel platforms are focused on gathering open data on flights, train routes, hotels, and other accommodations across the globe. They employ ISP proxies as a reliable assistant that enables unhampered access to the official websites of air companies and hotels. ISP proxies facilitate bypassing anti-bot measures and regional blocks.
Advantages and Disadvantages of ISP Proxies
Just like all offerings, ISP proxies present a combination of advantages and disadvantages:
Pros:
| High uptime. As commercial servers feature the best possible uptime, ISP proxies are available most of the time. | Better bandwidth and speed. ISP proxies are hosted in data centers, and thus borrow their technical bonuses. | High anonymity. Since these proxies are released by Internet Service Providers, they are usually treated by websites as legitimate IP addresses. |
| Long-lasting sessions. ISP proxies are actually static residential proxies, that’s why the same IP can be maintained for longer time periods. | Rotation parameters. ISP proxies boast excellent rotation capabilities and session duration tailored to your online tasks. | High security. Internet Service Providers often deliver additional benefits of the firewall and end-to-end encryption for the ultimate cybersecurity protection |
Cons:
| Limited geographic coverage. Since ISP proxies are tied to the Internet Service Provider, available locations depend on the provider location. | Lower diversity of the IP range. With poorer subnet diversity, the risk of detection is increased. | Middle-level ban risk. Usually ISP proxies are treated as 100% legitimate, but if for some reason the proxies are detected, the entire proxy range can be banned. |
Of course, a user should make a choice, but as you can see, the advantages offered by ISP proxies are quite noticeable.
Setting up Self-Service ISP Proxies
The exact settings you should follow to start using ISP proxies vary depending on the service provider.
Generally, there are three approaches to ISP proxy management, namely, via:
- proxy management apps;
- user credentials;
- API-based generation of proxy links.
Your choice depends on the opportunities supported by the provider, your preferences, and your technical skills.
Looking for an answer about how to create ISP proxies, you are likely to find a few common steps you’ll go through virtually with any provider:
- After purchasing ISP proxies, you’ll have to pass the authentication, for example, by entering your username and password.
- The next step is adding your current IP. At this point, it’s often important not to use any other proxy or VPN.
- Choose your desired location and session type, which can be either static or rotating.
- Another parameter to configure is the proxy protocol.
- In some cases, you will be able to draw integration example in different programming languages and apply them as the case may be.
What’s included in a proxy list?
A proxy list contains different types of IPs (HTTPS, HTTPS, SOCKS5, etc.) received from proxy servers. Besides different protocols, proxy lists can include country or region specific proxies, free or public access proxies, or, on the contrary, proxies that refer to one and the same server. Among other things, you can use proxies from the list for rotation purposes.
Every item of the proxy list includes at least the following details:
- Entry point, which is the gateway used to connect proxies;
- A port to access the certain proxy;
- Geolocation the proxy refers to;
Proxy’s IP assigned to the port.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please read our Documentation if you have questions that are not listed below.
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When is it more expedient to use ISP proxies rather than residential ones?
A lot depends on the use cases, but ISP proxies are a better choice, when the success of the task depends on higher speeds and longer lasting IPs.
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What are additional features a provider of ISP proxies can offer?
Such features include, among others, automatic rotation, a pool of shared and dedicated proxies, and longer static sessions.
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What to pay attention to when choosing a provider of ISP proxies?
Check, if the provider has a large IP pool, offers a free trial and global coverage.
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What are the most popular locations for ISP proxies?
Germany, USA, UK.
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