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<br><br><br>Understanding the real cost per gigabyte is essential before launching a DIY mobile proxy setup<br><br><br><br>Unlike residential or data center proxies, mobile proxies route traffic through real mobile devices using cellular networks, which inherently comes with higher operational costs<br><br><br><br>Many assume DIY mobile proxies are cheaper, but hidden fees and ongoing expenses often make them far more expensive than expected<br><br><br><br>Your initial investment begins with hardware<br><br><br><br>You’ll require several Android or iOS devices, each equipped with an active cellular subscription<br><br><br><br>5G modems run between $200 and $500 per unit<br><br><br><br>If you plan to run 10 devices, that’s an initial investment of 2000 to 5000 dollars<br><br><br><br>This cost is amortized over time, but it’s still a major upfront expense<br><br><br><br>Next is the data plan<br><br><br><br>Mobile carriers charge differently depending on location, data limits, and whether you’re using prepaid or contract plans<br><br><br><br>In the United States, a typical unlimited data plan might cost 50 to 70 dollars per line per month<br><br><br><br>However, most unlimited plans have throttling after a certain threshold—often around 20 to 50 GB<br><br><br><br>These plans offer true high-speed data without degradation but drastically increase monthly overhead<br><br><br><br>month; on premium $700 plans = $7,000<br><br><br><br>Now let’s calculate cost per GB<br><br><br><br>[https://hackmd.io/@3-ZW51qYR3KpuRcUae4AZA/4g-rotating-mobile-proxies-and-Proxy-farms This] is the baseline for any realistic comparison<br><br><br><br>This is the hidden premium for reliability<br><br><br><br>International roaming or local SIMs often come with steep markups<br><br><br><br>When hardware fails, your cost per GB spikes unexpectedly<br><br><br><br>Maintenance is another hidden cost<br><br><br><br>Neglecting any of these breaks your proxy chain<br><br><br><br>If you’re doing it yourself, your time is worth something<br><br><br><br>month alone<br><br><br><br>Compare this to commercial mobile proxy providers who offer bulk rates, optimized infrastructure, and dedicated customer support<br><br><br><br>GB<br><br><br><br>At $0.50<br><br><br><br>They’re acceptable for testing, learning, or one-off tasks<br><br><br><br>The math doesn’t add up over time<br><br><br><br>Most users regret going DIY once they hit month three<br><br><br><br>Unless you have access to subsidized devices or very low cost data plans, buying from a reputable provider is usually the smarter financial choice<br><br>