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United Kingdom Mobile Proxies4G/5G — major UK carriers (e.g., EE, Vodafone, O2; availability may vary)

Real UK carrier mobile IPs for web scraping, automation, and data collection.

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Why UK Mobile IPs Help Reduce Friction

United Kingdom mobile proxies operate on carrier networks that typically use CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT). Because connections originate from real mobile infrastructure, request patterns and network metadata can align more closely with typical UK mobile traffic, which may reduce friction versus datacenter IPs.

CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT)
Mobile carriers often map many devices to shared public IPs. This is standard on 4G/5G networks and contributes to network behavior that platforms commonly associate with legitimate subscribers.

Mobile vs. Datacenter

Datacenter ranges are widely cataloged and can be treated differently by some platforms. UK mobile IPs originate from carrier ASNs and can better reflect mobile usage patterns.

See comparison table →

Mobile vs. Residential

Residential quality varies by ISP, routing, and source. Mobile streams benefit from carrier-managed networks and are useful when mobile-style traffic is desired.

See comparison table →

Real Device Signals

Real 4G/5G modems send authentic TCP/IP fingerprints, HTTP/2 or HTTP/3 patterns, and align more closely with typical mobile network patterns.

Learn about protocols →

Coverage & Carriers in the United Kingdom

We operate UK mobile proxy ports on major UK carriers (availability may vary by time and inventory).

EE
Vodafone
O2

Commonly Requested Cities (city availability and IP geolocation accuracy depend on carrier routing and geolocation databases)

LondonManchesterBirminghamLeedsGlasgowLiverpoolBristolEdinburghSheffield
Availability can change; contact us for current options. Need a specific city or carrier? Talk to an engineer to confirm current availability.

Rotation & Session Control

Rotation & Session Controls

Rotation & session controls are available via dashboard, API, and schedules. Full docs and code samples will be published shortly.

Protocols & Compatibility

Choose the protocols your stack needs and mirror modern traffic patterns when appropriate. Support depends on your client and our current configuration; contact support for UK specifics.

HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5

  • Standard for web automation and tooling
  • Authentication options: username/password or IP allow-list

OpenVPN, UDP & HTTP/3 (QUIC)

  • OpenVPN: Tunnel full application traffic through a UK mobile IP. Availability and performance may vary by carrier, radio conditions, and plan; target sites must also support these protocols.
  • UDP & HTTP/3 (QUIC): Helpful for real-time workloads; many modern apps support HTTP/2 and HTTP/3. Availability and performance may vary by carrier, radio conditions, and plan; target sites must also support these protocols.
Tip: Match protocol choice to your client stack. For real-time or app-like behavior, test UDP/QUIC if your workflow supports it. See Docs.

Popular UK Use Cases

E-commerce monitoring

Track prices on Amazon.co.uk, ASOS, John Lewis, Tesco, and other UK retailers

Ad verification

Validate creatives, landing pages, and geotargeting as a UK user. Subject to each platform's terms, rate limits, and anti-abuse policies.

Social media operations

Account management with UK mobile-style traffic. Subject to each platform's terms, rate limits, and anti-abuse policies.

Local SEO & SERP checks

View UK city-level results and local business listings. Subject to each platform's terms, rate limits, and anti-abuse policies.

Fintech QA (non-account actions)

Some banking/PayPal flows may be restricted or require prior approval following compliance review. Check with support for current policy.

App QA with UDP/QUIC

Test real-time features over UK carrier paths. Subject to each platform's terms, rate limits, and anti-abuse policies.

Explore detailed workflows in Solutions.

UK Mobile vs Residential vs Datacenter (Quick Guide)

AspectUK Mobile ProxiesUK Residential ProxiesUK Datacenter Proxies
Network originCarrier ASN / CGNATISP ASN (varies)Hosting ASN
Typical treatmentOften closer to mobile user patternsVaries by ISP/routeFrequently categorized as hosting
Best whenYou need mobile-style originationGeneral web tasksHigh-volume, low-risk targets
Trade-offsRotation windows; carrier conditionsInconsistent qualityMore challenges on strict platforms
Note: Actual outcomes depend on your workflow, target platforms, and configuration.

Setup in Minutes (Quick Start)

1

Create a UK port

Choose location/carrier preferences and rotation settings.

2

Configure auth

Username/password or IP allow-list (download OpenVPN profile if needed).

3

Test connection

Verify IP and geolocation with your toolset.

4

Automate rotation

Via API, dashboard, or schedule.

Code Examples Coming Soon

Connection examples and integration guides will be available soon.

Popular Websites & Verified Use Cases

Important: Restricted Services

Certain services—including some banking websites and PayPal—are undergoing compliance review and may not be supported on our network at this time. This helps us maintain network quality and align with platform policies. All social media platforms, advertising networks, e-commerce sites, and SEO tools remain fully supported.

Social Media Platforms

Facebook / Meta

Social Networking

Example use case

Access Facebook using authentic UK mobile IPs from London, Manchester, or Birmingham (city availability and geolocation accuracy depend on carrier routing and IP databases). UK mobile proxies from EE and Vodafone (availability varies; O2 pending inventory confirmation) networks provide genuine UK carrier connections that help reduce platform friction when managing multiple accounts, running social media marketing campaigns, or conducting market research across UK demographics. Mobile IPs are particularly effective for Facebook because they originate from real 4G/5G cellular networks used by a large UK audience daily.

Example workflow: UK Social Media Marketing Agency

A London-based agency manages client Facebook pages using UK mobile proxies, reducing account flags and enabling smoother posting across UK business accounts. The authentic UK mobile IPs help maintain account health while scaling operations.

Instagram

Photo & Video Sharing

Example use case

Manage Instagram accounts and influencer campaigns with UK mobile proxies. UK 4G/5G proxies from carriers like EE and Vodafone (availability varies; O2 pending inventory confirmation) provide authentic mobile connections that mirror how UK users naturally access Instagram from their phones in cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham. These genuine mobile IPs help maintain account security while engaging with a large UK audience, posting content, analyzing competitor strategies, and running growth campaigns focused on the UK market.

Example workflow: UK Influencer Management Platform

A Manchester-based influencer agency uses UK mobile proxies to safely manage Instagram accounts, improving engagement through location-specific targeting. Mobile IPs enable authentic UK presence for brand collaborations.

LinkedIn

Professional Networking

Example use case

Scale LinkedIn outreach and recruitment with UK mobile proxies. When conducting B2B research, recruiting top UK talent, or running professional networking campaigns, UK mobile IPs from major carriers provide authentic connections that help reduce account restrictions. UK mobile proxies are essential for recruiters and sales teams targeting the UK's thriving business hub in London, Manchester, and Birmingham, where a large UK professional community actively uses LinkedIn for career development and business networking.

Example workflow: London Tech Recruitment Firm

A recruitment agency scaled LinkedIn outreach using UK mobile proxies, achieving improved response rates while maintaining account health. Authentic UK mobile IPs enabled professional, compliant automation.

TikTok

Short-Form Video

Example use case

Access TikTok's UK market using genuine UK mobile proxies. With a large UK user base, TikTok requires authentic mobile connections for content creation, trend analysis, and marketing campaigns. UK 4G/5G proxies from EE and Vodafone (availability varies; O2 pending inventory confirmation) provide real mobile carrier IPs that align with how UK users naturally access TikTok from London, Manchester, and Birmingham. These proxies are essential for managing multiple accounts, testing content strategies, and understanding regional UK trends.

Example workflow: UK TikTok Marketing Agency

A Birmingham-based agency manages brand TikTok accounts using UK mobile proxies, increasing content reach through authentic UK mobile presence. Real carrier IPs enable seamless multi-account management without platform restrictions.

Twitter / X

Microblogging

Example use case

Manage Twitter accounts and monitor UK conversations with mobile proxies. UK mobile IPs from major carriers like EE and Vodafone (availability varies; O2 pending inventory confirmation) provide authentic connections for social listening, brand monitoring, and engagement campaigns targeting a large UK Twitter audience. Whether you're tracking trending topics in London, analyzing UK political discourse, or managing brand accounts, UK mobile proxies offer genuine cellular network origins that help maintain account health while scaling operations across UK demographics.

Example workflow: UK News Monitoring Service

A London media monitoring company tracks UK Twitter accounts using mobile proxies, providing real-time insights to enterprise clients. Authentic UK mobile IPs enable large-scale monitoring without rate limiting or blocks.

YouTube

Video Platform

Example use case

Conduct YouTube research and content analysis with UK mobile proxies. UK mobile IPs are essential for viewing region-locked content, analyzing UK video trends, checking video rankings in London, Manchester, and Birmingham, and managing multiple YouTube channels targeting UK audiences. With a large UK YouTube audience, authentic mobile connections from EE and Vodafone (availability varies; O2 pending inventory confirmation) networks help maintain account security while conducting competitor analysis, tracking trending content, and optimizing video strategies for the UK market.

Example workflow: UK YouTube Content Network

A London-based MCN (Multi-Channel Network) manages UK YouTube creators using mobile proxies, maintaining strong account health while scaling content operations. Mobile IPs provide authentic UK presence for optimal platform compliance.

Advertising Platforms

Facebook Ads Manager

Advertising Platform

Example use case

Manage Facebook advertising campaigns with UK mobile proxies. When running ads targeting UK consumers, verifying ad placements across different UK cities, or managing multiple advertising accounts, UK mobile IPs from EE and Vodafone (availability varies; O2 pending inventory confirmation) provide authentic cellular connections that help maintain account health and reduce business manager restrictions. UK mobile proxies are helpful for agencies managing ad spend across London, Manchester, and Birmingham markets.

Example workflow: UK E-commerce Ad Agency

A London agency manages Business Manager accounts using UK mobile proxies, reducing account flags. Authentic mobile IPs enable secure, compliant multi-account management at scale.

Google Ads

Search & Display Advertising

Example use case

Run Google Ads campaigns and verify ad placements using UK mobile proxies. UK mobile IPs are essential for checking how your ads appear to UK users in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and other cities, testing location-based bid adjustments, and managing multiple Google Ads accounts without triggering security flags. Authentic mobile connections from major UK carriers help maintain account health while scaling PPC operations across the UK's competitive digital advertising market.

Example workflow: UK PPC Management Platform

A Manchester-based platform manages Google Ads accounts using UK mobile proxies, achieving strong account stability. Mobile IPs enable secure account access and accurate location-based ad verification.

Google Shopping

Product Listing Ads

Example use case

Monitor Google Shopping results and manage product feeds with UK mobile proxies. When tracking competitor pricing on UK e-commerce sites, verifying your product listings appear correctly in London, Manchester, and Birmingham, or conducting market research on UK shopping trends, UK mobile IPs from EE and Vodafone (availability varies; O2 pending inventory confirmation) provide authentic cellular connections that show accurate, location-specific shopping results. Essential for e-commerce businesses competing in the UK's online retail market.

Example workflow: UK E-commerce Price Intelligence

A Birmingham retail company monitors product listings using UK mobile proxies, achieving competitive pricing insights across Amazon.co.uk, eBay.co.uk, and Google Shopping. Mobile IPs provide accurate location-based pricing data.

E-commerce & Retail

Amazon.co.uk

E-commerce Marketplace

Example use case

Access Amazon's UK marketplace with authentic UK mobile proxies. UK mobile IPs from EE and Vodafone (availability varies; O2 pending inventory confirmation) are essential for price monitoring, product research, competitor analysis, and account management on Amazon.co.uk. Track product rankings in London, Manchester, and Birmingham, monitor competitor pricing strategies, verify your listings appear correctly across the UK, and conduct market research without triggering security blocks. Mobile proxies provide the authentic UK mobile traffic patterns that major e-commerce platforms expect.

Example workflow: UK Amazon Seller Agency

A London-based agency manages Amazon.co.uk seller accounts using UK mobile proxies, improving seller performance through compliant automation. Mobile IPs enable secure multi-account operations without platform restrictions.

eBay.co.uk

UK Marketplace

Example use case

Monitor eBay UK, one of the UK's largest online marketplaces, using authentic UK mobile proxies. UK mobile IPs are critical for tracking product prices, analyzing competitor strategies, managing multiple seller accounts, and conducting market research on eBay.co.uk. With genuine mobile connections from EE and Vodafone (availability varies; O2 pending inventory confirmation) networks, you can safely scale operations across the UK's popular online marketplace serving London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds buyers.

Example workflow: UK eBay Power Seller

A Manchester-based seller uses UK mobile proxies to monitor competitor listings, optimizing pricing strategy that improved sales. Mobile IPs enable continuous market intelligence without detection or blocks.

Walmart

Global Retail Research

Cross-Border

Conduct cross-border retail research using UK mobile proxies, subject to each site's terms and regional restrictions. UK businesses and resellers frequently monitor Walmart.com for product sourcing, pricing intelligence, and market trend analysis. UK mobile IPs from major carriers enable authentic access for tracking US retail trends, comparing international pricing strategies, identifying product opportunities for UK market import, and conducting competitive intelligence without triggering geo-blocks or security restrictions.

Example workflow: UK Import/Export Company

A London trading company monitors Walmart products using UK mobile proxies, identifying profitable import opportunities. Mobile IPs enable market research for international sourcing strategies.

SEO & Analytics

Google.co.uk SERP Tracking

Search Engine Rankings

Example use case

Track search engine rankings with authentic UK mobile proxies. UK mobile IPs from EE and Vodafone (availability varies; O2 pending inventory confirmation) are essential for accurate SERP tracking on Google.co.uk across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and other UK cities. Monitor keyword rankings, analyze competitor SEO strategies, track local pack results, and verify your UK website's search visibility from genuine mobile devices. Mobile proxies provide hyper-local search results that reflect what real UK mobile users see, critical for SEO agencies and businesses targeting a large UK internet audience.

Example workflow: UK SEO Agency

A London SEO agency tracks keywords across client websites using UK mobile proxies, providing accurate location-based ranking data for London, Manchester, and Birmingham markets. Mobile IPs deliver authentic search results matching real user experience.

Competitor Website Analysis

Market Intelligence

Example use case

Conduct competitive intelligence with UK mobile proxies. Monitor competitor websites, track pricing changes, analyze content strategies, and gather market intelligence across UK e-commerce, SaaS, and service businesses. UK mobile IPs from major carriers provide authentic UK mobile traffic patterns that help you access competitor sites without detection, track regional pricing variations across London, Manchester, and Birmingham, and understand how UK competitors position their offerings in the UK market.

Example workflow: UK Market Research Firm

A London research company monitors UK competitor websites using mobile proxies, delivering strategic intelligence to clients entering UK markets. Mobile IPs enable undetected, continuous competitive monitoring at scale.

Protocol & Feature Support

Support for specific protocols (HTTP/SOCKS5/OpenVPN, UDP, HTTP/3) depends on your configuration and infrastructure setup. Contact our team for guidance on protocol compatibility with your use case.

Pricing & Plans

See Pricing for current plans and options. If you require dedicated devices or specific cities/carriers, contact sales.

Test access may be available upon request.

Network Transparency & Limitations (Read Before You Buy)

We believe in honest disclosure. Please review these limitations before purchase.

CGNAT & IP reuse

Carrier pools are shared; the same public IP can be used by many subscribers over time.

Rotation window

Every rotation includes a short reconnection while the modem obtains a new IP.

Device & signal conditions

Throughput and stability depend on modem hardware, carrier signal, and local congestion.

City precision

City-level targeting may be limited by carrier routing and IP geolocation databases; exact neighborhood targeting isn't guaranteed.

Platform policies

You are responsible for complying with UK laws and target-platform terms. Our proxies are tools; outcomes depend on your use case and configuration.

Proof & Support

Trusted by engineering teams

For scraping, automation, and QA across multiple industries.

Monitored infrastructure

With proactive device health checks.

Direct access to network engineers

For implementation guidance.

Check live metrics on our Status Page and implementation guides in Documentation.

FAQs — UK Mobile Proxies

Are United Kingdom mobile proxies legal to use?

They can be used for legitimate business purposes such as QA, research, ad verification, and automation. You must comply with applicable UK laws and each platform&apos;s terms.

Which UK carriers are supported?

We work with major UK carriers including EE, Vodafone, and O2. Availability may vary—contact us for current inventory.

Can I keep the same UK IP for long sessions?

Yes. You can maintain session persistence and rotate only when your workflow requires a fresh IP.

Do you support UDP and HTTP/3 (QUIC)?

Yes—when supported by your setup. These can help real-time or app-like workloads.

How does rotation work?

Rotation is available via API with on-demand and scheduled options (e.g., 5-minute, 15-minute, hourly). See Docs for current endpoints and parameters. Each rotation includes a brief reconnection while obtaining a fresh IP from the carrier pool.

Can I target specific UK cities?

We accept city requests and commonly serve major cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds; availability can change. Confirm with our team.

How many concurrent sessions can I run?

Multiple concurrent sessions are supported; exact concurrency depends on your plan and device capability.

Do you offer dedicated devices per customer?

Dedicated devices are available in selected locations. Ask sales for current options.

Is a trial available?

Test access may be available upon request. Contact us to discuss your use case.

Author: Proxies.sx Team — 10+ years building mobile proxy infrastructure and anti-detection networking
Technically reviewed by: Proxies.sx Network Engineering
Last updated: 2025-11-08

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