Quick answer
Do datacenter proxies have unlimited bandwidth?
Datacenter proxies with unlimited bandwidth are usually billed per IP rather than per GB, with a fair-use clause; some providers still cap traffic, such as IPRoyal's 100 GB per proxy per month (checked 19 October 2026). RackProxies bills each dedicated IPv4 per IP for 30 days, from $1.29, under fair use, and publishes no speed figure. No KYC, crypto.
Bandwidth terms, defined
| Traffic | The amount of data moved, in GB; what per-GB plans meter |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth or port speed | How fast data can move at once, in Mbps or Gbps |
| "Unlimited" on most pages | No per-GB meter; a fair-use clause still applies |
| Fair use | The provider can limit use that harms its network or other customers |
| Connection limit | How many open connections one IP may hold; some providers publish one, some do not |
| RackProxies | Billed per IP for 30 days, not per GB, under a fair-use policy. We do not publish a speed figure or a connection limit |
What does "unlimited bandwidth" mean on a proxy pricing page?
On a proxy pricing page, "unlimited bandwidth" almost always means you pay per IP and are not charged per GB of traffic. It rarely means that no limit exists. Three limits remain on every network:
- Fair use. The terms let the provider slow down or stop use that harms its network or other customers.
- Port speed. Each IP sits behind a link of a given speed, shared or not. A fast link moves more GB per month than a slow one, whatever the page says.
- Connections. Some providers set a number of open connections per IP; others do not publish one.
The word is not dishonest by itself. It describes the billing model. Read the FAQ and the terms for the numbers.
How do datacenter proxy providers word bandwidth?
Wording on each provider's public page for its datacenter proxies, checked on 19 October 2026. "Not listed" means not listed on the page we checked.
| Provider | Wording on the page | Limit stated elsewhere on the page | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webshare (dedicated) | "250GB – Unlimited" | Fair use | Per proxy, per month |
| IPRoyal | 100 GB of traffic per proxy per month | Pooled across your proxies | Per proxy, 30 to 90 days |
| Proxy-Seller (IPv4) | Unlimited | FAQ: 100 GB and 100 connections per IP by default | Per IP |
| MarsProxies | Unlimited bandwidth | Not listed | Per IP, 30 days |
| Oxylabs (dedicated) | Unlimited | Fair use | Per IP, per month |
| Rayobyte (dedicated) | Unlimited bandwidth | Fair use | Per IP, per month |
| FloppyData (static) | Unlimited traffic | Not listed | Per IP, per month |
| GhostConnect | Unlimited bandwidth | Not listed | Per IP, 31 days |
| Decodo (dedicated) | Unlimited traffic | Not listed | Per IP, per month |
| RackProxies | Not sold per GB | Billed per IP for 30 days, not per GB, under a fair-use policy | Per IP, 30 days |
Prices checked on
Wording changes; read the provider's current page and terms. Prices for the same providers are in the price index.
Why do some providers cap traffic at 100 GB per IP?
A traffic cap turns an unknown cost into a known one. A provider rents upstream capacity, and a few heavy users can fill a shared link. A cap per IP, such as IPRoyal's 100 GB per proxy per month, pooled across your proxies, sets a clear ceiling instead of a vague fair-use clause.
Pooling changes the math. With 10 pooled proxies, one busy IP can use more than 100 GB as long as the total stays under 1,000 GB. Proxy-Seller's case shows why the FAQ matters: its IPv4 page said "unlimited", while its FAQ gave 100 GB and 100 connections per IP as the default, checked on 19 October 2026.
Neither approach is wrong. A stated cap is easier to plan around; a fair-use clause is more flexible but less precise.
How does RackProxies handle bandwidth?
RackProxies bills per IP, not per GB. Billed per IP for 30 days, not per GB, under a fair-use policy. One IP costs $1.29 for 30 days, and 100 IPs cost $59.25 ($0.59/IP).
What we do not publish, and why:
- No speed figure. Speed depends on the upstream link of each location and on the path to your target. We prefer to say nothing than to print a number we cannot hold for every IP.
- No connection limit. We have not set a public number. Very heavy use that harms the network can be limited under fair use, as the terms say.
If your job moves very large volumes, write to support before you buy and describe it; we will tell you honestly if it fits.
What should I ask a provider before buying "unlimited" proxies?
Is there a monthly GB cap?
Look in the FAQ and the terms, not only on the pricing card. Ask whether the cap is per IP or pooled.
What is the port speed?
Ask whether the speed is per IP or shared, and whether it is a maximum or a typical figure.
Is there a connection limit?
A per-IP connection limit caps how many parallel requests one IP can serve.
What does fair use mean in practice?
Ask what happens first when you exceed it: a warning, a slowdown or a suspension.
Bandwidth questions
Are RackProxies datacenter proxies unlimited bandwidth?
We do not use the word. Billed per IP for 30 days, not per GB, under a fair-use policy. You are not charged per GB. Use that harms the network or other customers can be limited. We publish no speed figure and no connection limit, because we cannot promise one for every location.
Is unlimited bandwidth the same as unlimited speed?
No. Bandwidth on a pricing page usually means traffic volume, billed or not. Speed is how fast data moves, and it is limited by the port of each IP, the upstream network and the distance to the target. An unmetered IP behind a slow link still moves data slowly.
Do per-GB proxies cost more than per-IP proxies?
It depends on volume. Per-GB billing suits small, spread-out jobs on many IPs, such as residential proxies. Per-IP billing suits steady jobs that move a lot of data through a fixed set of addresses. At RackProxies, 10 IPs cost $12.69 however many GB they move under fair use.
What happens if I use too much bandwidth?
Under fair use, very heavy use that harms the network can be limited. Abuse reports are reviewed by a person, and confirmed abuse leads to suspension. If you expect very large volumes, describe the job to support at [email protected] before buying.
Why does one provider say unlimited and another 100 GB?
They chose different ways to describe the same constraint: upstream capacity costs money. A cap states the limit as a number; a fair-use clause states it as a rule. As of 19 October 2026, IPRoyal stated 100 GB per proxy per month, pooled, while Oxylabs and Rayobyte stated unlimited with fair use.
Can I pay for datacenter proxies in crypto without KYC?
Yes. No KYC: no ID, no selfie, no documents to sign up, top up or buy. RackProxies accepts BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Send the exact amount, click "I've sent the payment", and the top-up is credited once confirmed. Then buy any plan from $1.29; see pricing.
Per-IP billing, no per-GB meter
50 IPs for $33.75. No KYC, paid in crypto.
Sources (checked 19 October 2026) (9)
- Dedicated proxy webshare.io/dedicated-proxy — Webshare (2026-10-19)
- Datacenter proxies iproyal.com/datacenter-proxies — IPRoyal (2026-10-19)
- IPv4 proxies and FAQ proxy-seller.com/ipv4 — Proxy-Seller (2026-10-19)
- Datacenter proxies pricing marsproxies.com/pricing/datacenter-proxies — MarsProxies (2026-10-19)
- Datacenter proxies pricing oxylabs.io/pricing/datacenter-proxies — Oxylabs (2026-10-19)
- Datacenter IPs rayobyte.com/products/datacenter-ips — Rayobyte (2026-10-19)
- Static datacenter proxy floppydata.com/proxy-type/static-datacenter-proxy — FloppyData (2026-10-19)
- GhostConnect proxies ghostconnect.io — GhostConnect (2026-10-19)
- Datacenter proxies pricing decodo.com/proxies/datacenter-proxies/pricing — Decodo (2026-10-19)