# IPRoyal alternative: ISP-targeted residential proxies from the first GB

> IPRoyal alternative for ISP-targeted residential proxies: IPRoyal unlocks ISP targeting after ID and $1,000 spent. Compared October 18, 2026. Crypto, no KYC.

- URL: https://broadbandproxies.com/alternatives/iproyal/
- Last updated: 2026-10-18
- Publisher: Broadband Proxies (https://broadbandproxies.com)

IPRoyal lets you target an ISP, ideally chained to a city, once your ID is verified and you have spent $1,000. Here is what that means and how the alternative compares.

**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 October 18, 2026.*

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](https://broadbandproxies.com/isps/) 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

1. [IPRoyal residential proxy pricing](https://iproyal.com/pricing/residential-proxies/) — IPRoyal (2026-10-18)
2. [IPRoyal residential location targeting](https://docs.iproyal.com/proxies/residential/proxy/location.md) — IPRoyal (2026-10-18)
3. [IPRoyal KYC policy](https://iproyal.com/kyc-policy/) — IPRoyal (2026-10-18)

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Broadband Proxies: Broadband Proxies is a US residential proxy provider with ISP (ASN) and city targeting, paid in crypto with no ID upload: pick Comcast, Spectrum, AT&T, Verizon Fios or 30 other US networks, plus state, city and ZIP, billed per GB.