Quick answer
What is an IPRoyal alternative for ISP targeting?
IPRoyal's documentation says its ISP parameter is 'available only with verified ID and after spending $1,000 or more' (read 2026-10-18). Broadband Proxies includes ASN targeting, with state, city and ZIP, on its first plan: $2.63 for 1 GB as of October 2026, paid in crypto with no ID upload.
IPRoyal vs Broadband Proxies at a glance
| IPRoyal | Broadband Proxies | |
|---|---|---|
| ISP targeting | By ISP name (chaining to a city recommended), after ID and $1,000 spent | By ASN, on every plan, from the first GB |
| ZIP targeting | Not documented on its location page | Yes, in the US |
| 1 GB | $7.00 (subscription) or $7.35 (pay as you go) | $2.63 |
| 10 GB | $5.25/GB subscription | $5.94 ($0.59/GB) |
| Traffic expiry | Never expires | Never expires |
| Identity verification | KYC policy: checks from registration | None |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes, crypto only |
Prices checked on
IPRoyal figures from its pricing page, location documentation and KYC policy, read 2026-10-18.
What does the $1,000 gate mean in practice?
At IPRoyal's published $5.25 per GB for 10 GB, $1,000 is about 190 GB of traffic before ISP targeting unlocks, plus identity verification. That suits a large existing customer. It does not suit a team that wants to test whether Comcast homes in Chicago see a different offer this week.
With Broadband Proxies, the same test is one username, USERNAME-country-us-state-il-city-chicago-asn-7922, on the $2.63 plan.
ISP name or ASN: does it make a difference?
An ISP name is friendly; an ASN is precise. Some ISPs run several networks: Charter's Spectrum keeps former Time Warner Cable regions on their own ASNs. Targeting by ASN lets you pick 'Spectrum in Texas' (AS11427) rather than any Spectrum network. Our ISP pages list the ASNs for 35 US providers.
Where is IPRoyal the better choice?
IPRoyal sells a wide range of products (residential, ISP proxies per IP, datacenter and mobile) and its prepaid traffic never expires. If you are already a verified IPRoyal customer past the spend threshold, its ISP targeting combined with a city covers similar ground. For ID-free ISP targeting from the first GB, Broadband Proxies is the simpler option.
IPRoyal alternative: FAQ
Does IPRoyal offer ASN targeting?
Its location documentation describes state targeting in the US and an ISP parameter, gated by verified ID and $1,000 spent; it documents no ASN or ZIP parameter on that page (read 2026-10-18).
Does IPRoyal require KYC?
Its KYC policy says identity verification ensures access to all services and that checks begin at registration. Broadband Proxies asks for none: No KYC: no ID, no selfie, no documents to sign up, top up or buy.
Do both keep unused traffic?
Yes. IPRoyal advertises never-expiring traffic, and at Broadband Proxies: Prepaid residential and rotating-mobile traffic never expires: unused GB stay on your account until you use them.
Which is cheaper per GB?
At the rates we read on 2026-10-18: IPRoyal $7.00 for 1 GB and $5.25 per GB for 10 GB; Broadband Proxies $2.63 for 1 GB and $0.59/GB on 10 GB. IPRoyal's custom rate from 10 TB is $1.75 per GB.
Sources (3)
- IPRoyal residential proxy pricing iproyal.com/pricing/residential-proxies — IPRoyal (2026-10-18)
- IPRoyal residential location targeting docs.iproyal.com/proxies/residential/proxy/location.md — IPRoyal (2026-10-18)
- IPRoyal KYC policy iproyal.com/kyc-policy — IPRoyal (2026-10-18)