How to Choose a Mobile Proxy IP Plan? Data vs Concurrency vs Monthly

Over the past two years, whether it’s for data scraping, account operations, or e-commerce risk control testing, mobile proxy IPs have almost become a necessity. However, many people still have no clear idea how to choose the right mobile proxy IP.

Some people buy by traffic and feel it gets more expensive the more they use it; some choose concurrent plans but never actually reach full utilization; others go straight for time-based plans, only to find that resources are heavily wasted.

Next, from the perspective of a “real user,” I’ll break down mobile proxy IP pricing into three models—by traffic, by concurrency, and by time—and clearly explain each one. I’ll also talk about when IPDEEP’s mobile IP solutions are more suitable for you.

1. Why are mobile proxy IPs more expensive than regular proxies?

Let’s start with a hard truth: mobile IPs are expensive not because providers set random prices, but because the resources themselves are scarce.

Unlike data center IPs or ordinary residential IPs, mobile IPs come from real 4G / 5G base station networks—the same networks our mobile phones use every day.

These IPs have several natural advantages:

•  High credibility, closer to real human behavior

•  Low ban rate, suitable for platforms with strict risk control

•  Natural IP rotation, less likely to be identified as proxies

But the downside is also clear: high maintenance costs, complex scheduling, and limited resources, which naturally keep prices high.

That’s why once a project has strict requirements for “authenticity,” it often ends up choosing mobile proxy IPs.

2. Traffic-based pricing: the most common choice for beginners, but not always the cheapest

Charging by traffic is currently the most common pricing model.

Who is it suitable for?

•  Unstable data scraping volumes

•  Short project cycles, mainly for testing

•  Uncertain daily IP usage

Clear advantages:

•  Pay-as-you-go, low entry barrier

•  No concurrency or time pressure

•  Beginner-friendly

But there are pitfalls:

•  Traffic usage can spike without notice

•  Images and JS files also consume traffic

•  Costs can spiral out of control under high concurrency

Many people initially think “traffic plans are cheap,” but once a real project starts, they realize several gigabytes can be consumed in a single day.

Recommendation:

If you’re in the early testing phase or only use mobile IPs occasionally, traffic-based pricing is fine. But for long-term projects, make sure to calculate the traffic per request in advance.

3. Concurrency-based pricing: ideal for mature projects, but requires accurate calculation

A concurrency plan essentially means “how many connections can run at the same time.”

Best suited for:

•  High-frequency crawlers or API requests

•  Fixed task volumes

•  Relatively stable programs

Advantages:

•  Predictable costs

•  Unaffected by traffic fluctuations

•  Excellent value if concurrency is fully utilized

Realistic drawbacks:

•  Underutilization = wasted money

•  Higher requirements for program scheduling

•  Beginners often overbuy

Many experienced users on mobile IP providers like IPDEEP eventually switch from traffic-based plans to concurrency-based plans—provided that they can truly utilize them.

4. Time-based pricing: daily / monthly plans, convenient but not for everyone

Time-based pricing usually comes in daily, weekly, or monthly packages.

Who is it for?

•  Long-term projects

•  24/7 operation

•  High IP usage density

Advantages:

•  No need to monitor traffic

•  No worries about concurrency fluctuations

•  Most stable costs

The biggest issue:

•  You pay even when idle

•  Not cost-effective for short-term projects

If your project runs “during the day and stops at night,” time-based plans may be less efficient than traffic or concurrency models.

5. IPDEEP Mobile Proxy IP: Product overview and parameters (tested)

1️⃣ Core features of IPDEEP mobile proxy IP

Based on real usage experience, IPDEEP’s positioning is very clear: real mobile IPs combined with stable and controllable usage, not a platform that mixes all kinds of low-quality resources.

Some notable highlights:

•  Coverage across all three major mobile carriers (4G / 5G)

•  Natural IP rotation aligned with real mobile network behavior

•  Multiple pricing models suitable for different project stages

•  Simple APIs, easy for beginners to get started

It is especially friendly for scenarios that require high-anonymity mobile IPs and low ban rates.

2️⃣ Main plans and parameters of IPDEEP mobile proxy IP

The table below summarizes the common parameter structure of IPDEEP mobile proxy IP products
(actual values are subject to official real-time data; this is for reference only):

3️⃣ Which Users Are IPDEEP’s Different Pricing Models Best Suited For?

🔹 Traffic-Based Plans

• Best for: Testing phases and small-scale data collection
• Advantages: Flexible and low cost pressure
• Recommended for: Beginners who are new to mobile proxy IPs

🔹 Concurrency-Based Plans

• Best for: Medium to large-scale crawling projects
• Advantages: Stable concurrency and well-controlled costs
• Recommended for: Users with mature programs and scheduling logic

🔹 Time-Based Plans

• Best for: Tasks that run around the clock
• Advantages: Hassle-free, no need to monitor traffic usage
• Recommended for: Long-term operations and projects that heavily rely on mobile proxy IPs

For many users, the typical upgrade path when using IPDEEP is: traffic-based → concurrency-based → time-based. This is actually a very natural and common progression.

Final thoughts

In fact, choosing a mobile proxy IP isn’t that hard. The real challenge is understanding how you use it. At its core, buying mobile proxy IPs isn’t about “buying IPs,” but about buying stability, success rates, and saved time.

As for providers, price is just one reference point. Providers like IPDEEP stand out more in terms of IP quality, stability, and long-term controllability—things that only people who have actually run real projects truly care about.

In one sentence: mobile IPs aren’t about being the cheapest, but about being the right fit. Understand your business rhythm and cost boundaries first, then choose the solution that suits you best.