TASK GUIDE
Why Your IP Changes Between Wi-Fi and Mobile Data
Changing networks normally changes the public route used by your device.
Published by the Terbit Editorial Team · Reviewed 4 October 2026 · Technical review pending before production approval
Run the check
- Use the same device and browser for both results.
- Record only the minimum details you need; do not share a full IP address publicly.
- Change one condition, then reload and compare.
Worked example
Example: home Wi-Fi may use the broadband account’s shared IPv4 address, while mobile data uses the carrier’s gateway and may also expose IPv6. Neither change means the device was hacked.
How to interpret an inconclusive result
Record each result, the connection type and time. Dynamic addressing, carrier-grade NAT and IPv6 privacy addresses can all cause normal changes.
Limitations
These checks observe browser-visible network behavior at one moment. They do not audit encryption, account safety, malware, every DNS route or every application on the device.