Residential proxies are a type of IP address assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) that uses actual devices, like computers or phones, to connect to the internet. Unlike datacenter proxies that use IP addresses from data centers, residential proxies appear as if they belong to real users, making them a more dependable and credible option. They're commonly used for various purposes, such as web scraping, ad verification, and accessing restricted content based on geography.

A mobile proxy is a kind of residential proxy that utilizes the network of a mobile carrier to provide you with an IP address. Instead of a traditional computer, it routes your internet traffic through a mobile device, making it more difficult to be detected by websites and online services. Mobile proxies are preferred for tasks such as web scraping, managing social media accounts, and verifying ads because they are highly reliable and trustworthy.