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IP pool size is the most advertised proxy metric and the least useful one. Success rate is what tells you how a provider performs. And before committing to any provider, there are three signals worth checking on their website: uptime data, proxy type transparency, and pricing model flexibility. Providers that surface all three clearly are the ones worth considering.