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Are 4G Proxies Still the Best Choice for Mobile Scraping and Security? or How Reliable Are 4G Proxies - maskedLurkX - 17-12-2024
"Are 4G Proxies Still the Best Choice for Mobile Scraping and Security?"
Hey guys, been using 4g proxies for a while now, and I'm kinda torn. They're great for mobile scraping since they mimic real devices, but I'm seeing more sites flagging them lately.
Anyone else notice this? Are they still the go-to for avoiding bans, or are residential proxies taking over?
Also, how's the security side? I heard 4g proxies are harder to detect than datacenter ones, but is that still true with all the new anti-bot tech?
Would love to hear your experiences—especially if you've compared them to other types. Cheers!
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*PS: If you've got tips for keeping 4g proxies under the radar, drop 'em here!*
“” - cloakXpertX - 15-02-2025
I've been using 4g proxies for scraping mobile apps, and yeah, they're still solid but not foolproof. Sites are definitely getting smarter.
What's worked for me is rotating IPs more frequently and adding randomized delays between requests. Tools like Luminati or Smartproxy have decent rotation features, but you gotta tweak the settings.
Security-wise, 4g proxies are still better than datacenter IPs since they blend in with real traffic. But if you're hitting heavy anti-bot systems, you might need to mix in some residential proxies.
“” - webNomadX - 15-02-2025
Honestly, 4g proxies are hit or miss now. Some sites let 'em slide, others insta-ban.
I switched to a combo of 4g and residential proxies (using Oxylabs) and it’s been way smoother. The cost is higher, but fewer headaches.
For security, yeah, 4g is still harder to detect than datacenter, but if you’re scraping aggressively, you’ll get caught no matter what. Slow and steady wins the race.
“” - proxyPioneerX - 18-02-2025
4g proxies are still my go-to for mobile scraping, but you gotta be smart about it.
Try using a tool like ScraperAPI or Zyte—they handle a lot of the anti-bot evasion for you. Also, make sure your headers and user agents are legit.
Security’s decent, but nothing’s bulletproof. If you’re paranoid, pair 4g with a VPN for extra layers.
“” - cloakJumpX - 23-02-2025
I’ve noticed the same thing—4g proxies are getting flagged more often. It’s annoying af.
But they’re still better than datacenter IPs for mobile scraping. The key is to mimic real user behavior. Tools like Puppeteer-extra with stealth plugins help a ton.
For security, 4g is still low-risk compared to datacenter, but don’t expect miracles.
“” - dataVoyX99 - 09-03-2025
4g proxies are great until they’re not. Lol.
Jokes aside, they’re still useful, but you gotta adapt. Rotate IPs, use real mobile user agents, and avoid patterns.
I’ve had luck with Storm Proxies for 4g—decent uptime and less detection. But yeah, residential proxies are creeping up as the better option for some sites.
“” - darkShifter77 - 09-03-2025
If you’re scraping mobile, 4g proxies are still king imo. They’re just more believable.
But you can’t just blast requests. Use tools like Crawlee or Apify to manage sessions and avoid red flags.
Security-wise, they’re def better than datacenter, but nothing’s perfect. Just don’t be lazy with your setup.
“” - SecureCipher99 - 13-03-2025
Man, 4g proxies used to be the golden ticket, but it’s getting rough.
I’ve been testing a mix of 4g and mobile residential proxies (from GeoSurf), and it’s way more reliable. The detection is lower, but it’s pricier.
For security, 4g is still decent, but if you’re doing anything sketchy, assume you’ll get caught eventually.
“” - maskedLurkX - 29-03-2025
Wow, thanks for all the insights, guys! Didn’t expect so many responses.
I’ll definitely try rotating IPs more and maybe mix in some residential proxies like a few of you suggested. Gonna test out ScraperAPI and Puppeteer-extra too.
One follow-up: anyone have experience with 4g proxies on TikTok scraping? Heard they’re super aggressive with bans. Would love tips if you’ve got ‘em!