Why buy mobile at all
Mobile carrier IPs are shared by many real phone users at once, so platforms rarely block them. That makes mobile the most trusted, and most expensive, proxy type. It's worth it only when residential and ISP IPs fail. See mobile proxies and mobile vs residential proxies.
Side by side
| Rayobyte mobile | Geonode mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Networks | US carriers; other countries on request | 4G/5G in the US, UK and Australia |
| Billing | Monthly plans | Per GB |
| Price | $250 for 83 GB ($3/GB), $1,000 for 571 GB ($1.75), $2,500 for 2,632 GB ($0.95) | Around $3/GB listed at the time of writing |
| Expiry | Plan bandwidth expires after 30 days | Check current terms |
| Sessions | Sticky or rotating | Rotating sessions; check sticky options |
| Testing | Ask sales for test bandwidth | Check current trial offers |
Figures are list prices and features at the time of writing; mobile offers change frequently, so confirm on both sites.
Countries
If you need UK or Australian mobile IPs, Geonode lists them as standard. Rayobyte's mobile network is US-based, with other countries arranged through sales for specific projects. For US-only work, both are options.
Billing model
Rayobyte's plans reward committed volume: at the Corporate tier you pay $0.95 per GB, but you're committing $2,500 a month and unused GB expire after 30 days. Geonode's per-GB model suits small or irregular mobile needs. For a team using 20 GB of mobile a month, per GB is clearly cheaper; for 2 TB a month, Rayobyte's Corporate plan is likely the better rate.
Residential tip: The simplest way to settle this comparison is to test both: Rayobyte has a free trial with no card, and Geonode sells a low-cost residential trial. Run the same targets through each. See Rayobyte mobile proxies.
Sessions
Both offer rotation. Rayobyte explicitly offers sticky sessions to hold one mobile IP across a session, which matters for logged-in social work. Check Geonode's current session options for its mobile product.
When mobile is worth it
- Mobile-first social platforms where ISP IPs trigger checks. See Rayobyte vs Geonode for social media.
- Mobile ad verification and app install campaigns. See Rayobyte vs Geonode for ad verification.
- Mobile SERP checks. See Rayobyte vs Geonode for SEO.
For most scraping, residential is enough and much cheaper.
Testing
Rayobyte asks you to contact sales for a small amount of mobile test bandwidth. Test on the exact platform and actions you care about, over several days. Mobile IPs change as phones move between towers, so watch session stability as well as success.
Which to choose
| If you need... | Choose |
|---|---|
| UK or Australian mobile IPs | Geonode |
| Small or irregular mobile usage | Geonode (per GB) |
| Large, steady US mobile volume | Rayobyte (Corporate plan) |
| Explicit sticky mobile sessions | Rayobyte |
Webshare doesn't sell mobile proxies. See mobile options across all three and our mobile proxy providers compared.
Proxy tip: If your residential usage comes in bursts, Geonode is worth a look: purchased GB doesn't expire and sticky sessions can last up to 24 hours. More in our complete Geonode guide.
A real-world example
A social agency runs 12 client accounts on an app-first platform: 8 in the US, 4 in the UK. ISP IPs worked for most clients but these 12 kept hitting verification prompts. For the 4 UK accounts, Geonode's per-GB mobile IPs are the obvious fit. For the US accounts, the agency compares Geonode per GB with Rayobyte's $250 Professional plan; at its roughly 40 GB a month, per GB wins, but if the agency grows to 500 GB, Rayobyte's Business plan becomes cheaper.
Pros and cons for mobile
Rayobyte
- Explicit sticky or rotating mobile sessions.
- Low per-GB rates on large plans.
- US-focused; plan bandwidth expires after 30 days.
Geonode
- US, UK and Australia.
- Per-GB billing suits small or irregular use.
- Check current session options.
Rayobyte, Geonode and Webshare are three options among many. Our best proxies in 2026 guide explains how to match a proxy type to each task, and cheap proxies that work shows where budget providers fit. To understand the IP type behind this, read our residential proxies guide.
Budget tip: For jobs where a fixed IP list is enough, Webshare is one of the cheapest options: shared datacenter proxies are sold by the IP, and static residential (ISP) proxies cost well under a dollar per IP per month at the time of writing. More in Rayobyte vs Geonode vs Webshare.
Key takeaways
- Geonode lists mobile IPs in the US, UK and Australia per GB; Rayobyte sells US carrier IPs on monthly plans.
- Rayobyte's large plans are cheaper per GB but expire after 30 days.
- Per GB suits small or irregular use; monthly plans suit steady, heavy use.
- Use mobile only where residential and ISP IPs fail.
FAQ
Which is cheaper for mobile proxies?
At small volumes, Geonode's per-GB pricing. At large steady volumes, Rayobyte's higher plans.
Does Rayobyte offer mobile proxies outside the US?
Through sales for specific projects at the time of writing.
Does mobile bandwidth expire?
Rayobyte's plan bandwidth expires after 30 days. Check Geonode's current terms.
Editorial note: Proxy providers change their pools, features and prices often, so treat any figures here as typical ranges at the time of writing and confirm current terms with the provider before you buy.