International Routes · Regions & Types

VPN Servers & Route Selection

Choose an exit region first, then compare route types.
The same region may offer different connection paths.

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The table below provides static examples of regions and route types. Check the user dashboard after signing in and your client subscription for current availability; this page does not indicate real-time connection performance.

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The country column also includes territories. Cities help identify exit locations, while route types describe connection paths. Neither alone confirms streaming availability.

Regional and Route Examples · See the Dashboard for the Full List
Country / Region	City	Route Type	Streaming Support
Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong, China	Hong Kong	IEPL	Check the platform and test the connection
Singapore	Singapore	Relay	Check the platform and test the connection
Japan	Tokyo	IEPL	Check the platform and test the connection
Japan	Osaka	Relay	Check the platform and test the connection
South Korea	Seoul	Direct	Check the platform and test the connection
Australia	Sydney	Relay	Check the platform and test the connection
New Zealand	Auckland	Direct	Check the platform and test the connection
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Relay	Check the platform and test the connection
North America
United States	Los Angeles	Direct	Check the platform and test the connection
United States	New York	Relay	Check the platform and test the connection
Canada	Toronto	Relay	Check the platform and test the connection
Canada	Vancouver	Direct	Check the platform and test the connection
Europe
France	Paris	Relay	Check the platform and test the connection
United Kingdom	London	IEPL	Check the platform and test the connection
Germany	Frankfurt	Relay	Check the platform and test the connection
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Direct	Check the platform and test the connection
Switzerland	Zurich	Relay	Check the platform and test the connection
Sweden	Stockholm	Direct	Check the platform and test the connection
Spain	Madrid	Relay	Check the platform and test the connection
Italy	Milan	Direct	Check the platform and test the connection
Other Regions
Brazil	São Paulo	Relay	Check the platform and test the connection
Chile	Santiago	Direct	Check the platform and test the connection
South Africa	Johannesburg	Relay	Check the platform and test the connection
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Relay	Check the platform and test the connection

This table is not a complete inventory or a promise of service availability in any region. A route’s regional name usually describes its exit location; it does not identify the entry point, every network it traverses, or the licensing terms of a content platform. Names and available routes may also change when the client subscription is updated.

Streaming availability depends on the exit IP, platform detection, account region, and content licensing. That is why this page recommends verifying access rather than labeling regions as guaranteed to work. On smaller screens, scroll the table horizontally to see every column.

IEPL, Relay & Direct Routes

Route types describe how a connection is organized. Performance also depends on your local network, entry point, exit routing, and destination service, so names alone do not determine which route is best.

IEPL

Focus on the Transport Path

IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line, using dedicated cross-border transmission resources between the entry point and an overseas endpoint. Compared with a path that relies entirely on public internet routing, its key distinction is a more controlled transmission arrangement—not faster access to every website. The connection from the overseas exit to the destination may still use the public internet, and your local network’s connection to the entry point also affects performance.

For extended work sessions, long conversations, or watching full-length videos, IEPL routes are worth comparing first. Test the service at the time you normally use it and check whether sessions stay active and pages load fully. The IEPL label does not replace real-world testing or mean that an exit is dedicated to a single account.

Cost differences mainly reflect transmission resources and operations. Dedicated line resources typically involve higher transport costs, but this page does not use that to estimate extra charges or per-route pricing. Check the plans page and user dashboard for 88888888VPN subscription prices, and review data allowances and billing terms when choosing a plan.

Relay

Focus on the Entry Point and Forwarding

Relay routes add a forwarding hop between you and the overseas exit. The client connects to an entry point first, then traffic follows an arranged path to the exit. This setup can combine entry points and downstream links to improve connection conditions or offer more exit regions. A relay is not the same as a dedicated line; check the service label for the specific transport method.

The same exit region can have multiple entry points or forwarding paths, so one relay route that does not suit your network does not rule out the entire region. For browsing, streaming, or AI tools, keep the exit region the same and compare other routes in that region. This makes it easier to tell whether the difference comes from the path or the destination service’s regional requirements.

Relay costs include entry resources, forwarding resources, and maintenance, and vary with how the route is organized. A relay is not necessarily more expensive than a direct route or cheaper than a dedicated line. What matters most is whether you can complete your tasks reliably, not how many forwarding hops there are. Save a reliable everyday route and keep alternatives with different paths ready.

Direct

Focus on Public Internet Routing

Direct usually means the client connects to an overseas server without an additional relay entry point arranged by the service. “Direct” describes the logical connection, not a physical path with no intermediate devices. Carrier interconnections, international transit, and the destination network still take part in the connection.

When public internet routing from your local network to the destination region is suitable, a direct route can be a good everyday option. Performance may differ as your network or usage time changes. A simpler route name does not mean a direct connection will always be faster. Compare route types under the same network conditions, at a similar time, and while doing the same task.

Direct routes omit an additional forwarding hop arranged by the service, but overseas servers, exit networks, and maintenance still have costs. Differences in cost structure do not imply a fixed price difference for users. If you have connection problems, check your local network and subscription status before trying another path; do not judge whether a plan is suitable by the “Direct” label alone.

Use route types to narrow your options and exit regions to match the destination service. Choose based on whether you can complete your actual tasks consistently—not on the route name or distance on a map.

Choose a Route by Use Case

Start with the task, then choose a region and path. Change one factor at a time when comparing routes so you can identify what makes the difference.

Everyday Browsing

Check that pages load completely

For international websites, start with a region that works well on your current network. A shorter geographic distance can help narrow your options, but it does not guarantee a particular result. Open pages you visit regularly and check that text, images, sign-in, and interactive features all work. Seeing the homepage load does not confirm that later requests will work too.

If the homepage opens but images keep loading, first check that your client rules route those resources through the expected connection. Then try another route in the same region. Save routes that work instead of switching regions at random; it makes everyday use easier and helps you track changes in network conditions.

Streaming

Match the content region, then test playback

When streaming, first confirm the region for the content you want, then check the account and platform requirements for that region. An exit in a region does not grant content access, and seeing a title in the catalog does not mean it will play. Test the full flow: open the catalog, select a title, start playback, and watch for a while. A sign-in page alone is not enough to verify access.

If you see a region notice, try another route in the same region and reopen the page using the platform’s normal process. If playback still does not work, check your account region and the content’s licensing information rather than repeatedly switching to unrelated regions. For high-resolution streaming, keep an eye on your plan’s remaining data; route selection is not a substitute for data planning.

AI Tools

Keep the session and exit region consistent

Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Midjourney each have their own regional, account, and product availability requirements. Check the tool’s official requirements first, then choose an appropriate exit region. Connecting through a region does not automatically make you eligible to use a tool; verify account permissions, service status, and regional policies separately.

Test the tool by having a conversation, submitting a task, or checking its response, and make sure longer requests finish successfully. Keep the exit region consistent during a session and avoid frequent route changes after submitting a task. If sign-in works but the conversation does not, check whether related requests are using the expected path. For more scenarios, see the AI Tools Guide.

Gaming

Choose options based on the game server region

For gaming, start with the region associated with your account and game server, then check whether the client actually routes game traffic through the connection. A website working normally does not mean the network traffic used by a game will work the same way. The game launcher, sign-in service, and match servers may use different paths, so check each connection separately.

Compare routes outside of important matches and watch for disconnections, reconnects, or delayed responses to controls. Avoid changing exits in the middle of a match. An international route subscription is not a promise of optimization for every game; this page makes no gaming performance guarantees. If a game does not work as expected, keep the error details for troubleshooting.

Cross-Border Work

Prioritize a path that works consistently

Work tasks may involve web apps, file transfers, online meetings, and persistent sessions. Check your organization’s network and access policies before choosing a region. Internal access tools used by your organization may also change routing alongside the client; if something goes wrong, check them separately rather than attributing every connection issue to the route.

Test with the platforms you use for work before an important meeting or file submission, and save a regular route along with a backup that uses a different path. Unlimited devices make it easier to use Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux, but devices share account data. Keep track of usage; device support is not a guarantee that every task will perform as expected.

Connection Checks & Routine Maintenance

Check your local network, subscription status, exit region, and destination service separately to make troubleshooting clearer.

Update Your Subscription Before Comparing Routes

Get the client and subscription from the user dashboard, update them in the client, then review the current route list. An old subscription may not reflect route changes. If a saved route temporarily fails to connect, refresh the subscription and check whether the route is still listed. Do not share your subscription URL publicly; it contains information needed to access your account.

Before comparing routes, confirm that your regular local connection works and that the dashboard shows an active subscription and available data. Then choose a route, open the target service, and complete a real task. If only one website has problems while other services work, also check that website’s service status, account requirements, and regional guidance.

Check the Exit Location and App Results Separately

Use the What’s My IP page to check the exit your browser sees, then test the destination app. IP geolocation databases can disagree, and browsers and other apps may use different rules. An IP lookup can help identify the path, but it cannot prove that every app is connected. Even when the client reports a successful connection, test it by using the app.

To report a problem, use a support ticket in the dashboard and include the platform, route name, affected service, error message, and what you were doing when it happened. Details on whether you can connect, sign in, and complete a task are more useful for troubleshooting than simply saying “it doesn’t work.” Before submitting screenshots, hide your subscription URL, account credentials, and other personal information.

Consider Route Selection and Data Billing Separately

Monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date; mid-cycle upgrades are prorated based on the remaining days. Data add-ons remain available until used and never expire. The monthly plan suits a regular usage schedule, while an add-on can be managed based on actual consumption. Choose a billing option based on how often you use the service and how much data you need—not on the exit region.

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