Compare ISP proxies on what the plan includes, not only on the price per IP. Six limits decide what an IP really costs you: traffic caps, bandwidth, protocol support, UDP support, device limits and blocked sites. NanoIP ISP proxies start from $10.20/IP for 30 days and include unlimited traffic, 20 Mbps of bandwidth per IP, HTTP and SOCKS5, UDP, any number of devices and no site blocklist.
An ISP proxy is a static IP registered to an internet service provider and hosted on server infrastructure, so the address stays the same for the whole plan and does not depend on a home device being online. In the NanoIP dashboard they are listed as Static Residential proxies. See ISP proxies for locations and plans.
The six limits at a glance
| Limit | What to ask the provider | NanoIP ISP proxies |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic | Is there a monthly GB allowance, overage fee or slowdown? | Unlimited, no traffic charges |
| Bandwidth | How fast is each IP, and is it ever throttled? | 20 Mbps per IP by default, no throttling |
| Protocols | HTTP only, or HTTP and SOCKS5 on the same IP? | HTTP, HTTPS and SOCKS5 |
| UDP | Does the SOCKS5 connection relay UDP, or TCP only? | Supported in every location, no setup |
| Devices | Is the IP tied to one device or a fixed number of connections? | No device limit |
| Sites | Are any websites or site categories blocked? | No site blocklist |
1. Traffic: is there a cap?
A static IP does not guarantee unmetered use. Some ISP plans include a monthly traffic allowance and then charge per extra GB or slow the IP down. When a plan says "unlimited", ask whether that means traffic, speed or both: providers use the words loosely.
NanoIP ISP proxies carry no traffic charges for the whole plan period. You pay a fixed price per IP for 30, 180 or 360 days, and the longer plans cost less per day. Fair-use rules apply only to abusive traffic patterns, so data-heavy work such as uploading product images, loading media-rich dashboards or keeping a browser session open all day does not change the bill.
2. Bandwidth: how fast is each IP?
Traffic is how much data you move; bandwidth is how fast you can move it. Some plans slow an IP down after a usage threshold or sell extra speed as an upgrade, so ask what speed each IP gets and whether it is ever throttled.
Every NanoIP ISP IP comes with 20 Mbps of bandwidth by default, and NanoIP adds no speed caps or throttling on top of it, however much you use. 20 Mbps is about 2.5 MB per second, or roughly 9 GB per hour at full speed, which is comfortable for browser sessions, account dashboards, listing uploads and API calls. If one IP needs more for a specific workflow, contact support.
3. Protocols: HTTP and SOCKS5
Most tools accept an HTTP proxy: browsers, fingerprint browsers, scraping libraries and automation frameworks. SOCKS5 works at a lower level and carries any TCP connection, plus UDP (see the next section), which makes it the option for desktop apps, game clients and custom software that does not speak HTTP proxy. Some providers sell the two separately or offer only one.
Every NanoIP ISP IP supports HTTP, HTTPS and SOCKS5. The dashboard lists the protocols as HTTP(S) / SOCKS5 next to each IP under Static Proxy, and every protocol connects with the same username and password. The getting started guide walks through finding your proxy details.
4. UDP: does the proxy carry more than web pages?
HTTP proxies only carry TCP traffic. Voice and video calls, online games, DNS lookups and HTTP/3 (QUIC) use UDP. When a proxy does not relay UDP, those apps either fail to connect or send their UDP traffic over your own connection instead of the proxy, so part of the session comes from a different IP. The SOCKS5 standard can relay UDP, but support varies between providers.
NanoIP ISP proxies support UDP in every location, with no add-on to buy and no setting to turn on: connect over SOCKS5 and UDP traffic goes out through the same IP as the rest of the session.
5. Devices: can you use the IP everywhere you work?
Some plans bind an IP to a single device or limit how many connections it accepts at once. That works for one browser profile, but a team often reaches the same account from a desktop, a laptop and a server running scheduled tasks.
NanoIP does not limit the number of devices that use an ISP IP. The IP's username and password work on every device and tool you connect from, so a new laptop or server only needs the same credentials.
6. Sites: does the provider block platforms?
Some providers block whole site categories on their IPs, or ask for extra verification before you can reach them. If your work depends on a particular marketplace, ad platform or social network, check this before you buy.
NanoIP does not block any websites on ISP IPs: you can use them with the marketplaces, social networks, ad platforms and other websites and apps you work with, such as the storefronts in e-commerce operations. Use stays subject to the acceptable use policy and the terms of the sites you access.
What this means for the real cost
Put the six limits together and the price per IP becomes the whole price:
- Traffic does not add to the bill, whether an IP moves 5 GB or 500 GB in a month.
- SOCKS5 and UDP are included, not sold as upgrades.
- Extra devices do not need extra IPs or seats.
ISP proxies are priced by IP and duration, while residential proxies are priced by traffic from $0.82/GB. Choose ISP proxies when you need a few stable identities for weeks; choose residential when you need many different IPs for short, independent requests. Current plans are on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Do NanoIP ISP proxies slow down after heavy use?
No. Traffic is unlimited, and NanoIP does not throttle an ISP IP or cap its speed after a usage threshold. Each IP has 20 Mbps of bandwidth by default.
Do I need SOCKS5 to use UDP?
Yes. HTTP proxies only carry TCP, so UDP traffic needs a SOCKS5 connection and an application that sends UDP through it.
Can I keep the same IP when the plan ends?
Yes. Renew before the plan ends and the same IP stays assigned to you. If a plan lapses, the IP is released and may be assigned to another customer.