4G/LTE Proxy Quality Check
Mobile proxies have become essential tools for online anonymity and data collection, with 4G/LTE proxies offering high speeds and reliability. When assessing the quality of these proxies, it’s crucial to evaluate key factors such as location accuracy, timezone consistency, WebRTC leak protection, connection speed, captcha handling capabilities, and blacklist status to ensure optimal performance and security for your online activities.
Geo-Location and Timezone Verification
When verifying the geo-location and timezone of mobile proxies, it’s crucial to ensure accuracy and consistency. Mobile proxies should accurately reflect the location they claim to represent, as discrepancies can lead to detection and blocking. Use reliable IP geolocation services to confirm that the proxy’s location matches its advertised region.
Additionally, check that the proxy’s timezone aligns with its purported location, as mismatches can raise suspicion and compromise anonymity
- Verify IP addresses against reputable geolocation databases
- Ensure timezone settings correspond to the proxy’s claimed location
- Test proxies across multiple sites to confirm consistent geo-targeting
- Be aware that some mobile carriers may use centralized IP pools, potentially affecting location precision.
WebRTC Leak Detection
WebRTC leak detection is a crucial step in assessing mobile proxy quality, as it ensures that your real IP address remains hidden. To check for WebRTC leaks, use online tools like BrowserLeaks.com.
These tools attempt to establish WebRTC connections and report any exposed IP addresses. If the test reveals your actual IP address while connected to the proxy, you have a WebRTC leak.
- Use browser-based testing tools to quickly identify leaks
- Consider manual testing using browser developer tools for a more thorough check
- Install browser extensions like WebRTC Control or uBlock Origin for continuous monitoring
- Ensure your VPN or proxy service offers WebRTC leak protection to maintain anonymity
Mobile Proxy Speed and Latency Check
When assessing mobile proxies, speed and latency are crucial factors that directly impact performance. To evaluate these aspects:
- Use online speed test tools like Speedtest.net or Fast.com to measure download and upload speeds
- Check latency by pinging target servers and measuring response times
- Compare results against advertised speeds from the proxy provider
- Test at different times of day to account for network congestion variations
Mobile proxies, especially 4G/LTE, should offer speeds ranging from 5-30 Mbps for downloads and 1-10 Mbps for uploads, with latencies typically under 100ms. The proxy device CAT (LTE category) is also important. Regular proxy LTE dongles with a CAT.4 can go up to 150 Mbps, but on the average they go up to 20 Mbps.
Beside the LTE category, there are other important factors to take into consideration:
- Proximity of the tower
- Network congestion (how many people are using that tower at that moment)
- Tower Equipment (how outdated is the equipment)
- The proximity of the proxy farm (A mobile proxy farm located in San Francisco, USA, will have big latency and bad data speed, if the user try to access the proxies from Germany). This can be solved by creating a VPS bridge between the farm and the customer.
- Carrier Network average speed (yes, this also play an essential role into the proxy speed).
It’s important to conduct multiple tests across various locations and times to get a comprehensive understanding of the proxy’s speed and latency characteristics.
