VPN vs Proxy for Phone Farms — Which to Use in 2026?

**VPN** encrypts all device traffic through one tunnel — simple but shared IP across apps can link accounts on the same node. **Proxy (HTTP/SOCKS5/residential/mobile)** binds specific routes per device group — standard for multi-account phone farms where each account group needs its own IP identity. **Best practice for phone farms** - Assign one proxy profile per account group on real hardware - Avoid datacenter IPs for high-value social accounts - Size router and OTG paths for your quoted node count Phones Farm Box sells network equipment and deployment guides — proxy subscriptions are buyer-selected.