A network proxy is a program that helps a device securely connect to the Internet. With a proxy, traffic on the Internet goes through the proxy on its way to its final destination. Requests are first sent to the proxy server, which handles the request and other tasks like filtering content, looking for malware, hiding the source of the request, encrypting messages, and more.
When a device asks for data from the Internet, the request goes first to the proxy server. The proxy then sends the request to the website the device wants, gets the information it needs, and sends it back to the device. This lets the proxy add an extra layer of security and control, like filtering or caching content, hiding the device's IP address, and getting around internet restrictions.
When it comes to proxy pools, Smartproxy's 80M IPs from real devices make it one of the largest on the market. More than 63% of the 2 million requests resulted in unique IPs, the highest percentage of any provider we tested. In addition, most IPs are those of internet service providers or mobile devices.
Not only did Smartproxy impress us with its nearly perfect connection success rate, but its response time of less than 1 second also wowed us. That was undeniably a top-notch display.
With that said, Smartproxy's pricing structure is a significant reason why it isn't considered a premium provider. Don't be surprised that Smartproxy lacks SOCKS5 support and has slightly fewer targeting options than its competitors, as these sacrifices were necessary to keep the price low. The firm's main priority is, of course, satisfying its customers with first-rate service.
Over 80 million residential IP addresses are constantly being rotated
195 specific countries and cities
Turnover every 10, 30, or on demand
An Infinite Number of Active Connections
A user or IP address that has been approved for use
Implement a browser add-on and API for authentication
There are plenty of supporting files
Offers award-winning and round-the-clock customer support