International Routes · Regions and Connection Types

VPN Server Locations and Route Selection

Choose an exit region first, then compare connection types.
Use location as a starting point; choose based on how the route performs in your apps.

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The regions and connection types below are for reference only. They are not live inventory or a list of routes currently available to your account. Check your subscribed routes after logging in for current names, types and availability.

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The table is grouped into Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and other regions. Region indicates the exit location, but routes within the same region can differ. Location alone does not determine performance.

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International VPN route regions, cities, connection types and streaming verification
Country / region	City	Connection type	Streaming availability
Asia-Pacific
Singapore	Singapore	IEPL	Verify on the route you use
Japan	Tokyo	IEPL	Verify on the route you use
Japan	Osaka	Relayed	Verify on the route you use
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	Relayed	Verify on the route you use
South Korea	Seoul	Relayed	Verify on the route you use
Australia	Sydney	Direct	Verify on the route you use
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Direct	Verify on the route you use
Thailand	Bangkok	Direct	Verify on the route you use
North America
United States	Los Angeles	Relayed	Verify on the route you use
United States	San Jose	IEPL	Verify on the route you use
United States	New York	Direct	Verify on the route you use
Canada	Toronto	Relayed	Verify on the route you use
Canada	Vancouver	Direct	Verify on the route you use
Europe
United Kingdom	London	Relayed	Verify on the route you use
Germany	Frankfurt	IEPL	Verify on the route you use
France	Paris	Direct	Verify on the route you use
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Relayed	Verify on the route you use
Switzerland	Zurich	Direct	Verify on the route you use
Sweden	Stockholm	Direct	Verify on the route you use
Other regions
Brazil	São Paulo	Relayed	Verify on the route you use
Mexico	Mexico City	Direct	Verify on the route you use
South Africa	Johannesburg	Direct	Verify on the route you use
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Relayed	Verify on the route you use
Türkiye	Istanbul	Direct	Verify on the route you use

Coverage includes 120+ countries and 150+ routes. The table shows how to compare regions and connection types; it is not a complete list. Routes may change, so update your account subscription before connecting.

IEPL, relayed and direct connections

Connection types describe how a route is structured, not how fast it is. Performance depends on the entry point, cross-border segment, exit and route to the destination service.

IEPL

IEPL: focus on the cross-border segment

IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line. These routes use dedicated resources on specified segments, distinguishing cross-border transmission from ordinary public internet paths. The key is to understand which segment the line covers—not to assume that your entire connection runs on a dedicated path directly from your device to a website. Your home network, client entry point and the connection from the exit to the destination still affect performance.

These resources generally cost more to build and lease, making them worth comparing for tasks where continuity matters, such as long meetings, remote desktops and sustained requests. When using them in the evening, watch for choppy audio or pauses in remote controls rather than judging only by a quick file download. An IEPL label does not mean the resources are exclusive or guarantee access to a particular platform.

RELAY

Relayed routes: an additional entry and routing step

A relayed route typically sends your connection to an entry point, which then forwards it to an overseas exit. An extra hop does not automatically mean a slower connection: if the entry point has a better connection to your local carrier, the overall route may perform better than connecting directly to the exit. On the other hand, relaying uses resources, and congestion at the entry point or a poor onward route can also affect performance.

The cost of a relayed route depends on entry-point deployment, forwarding resources, cross-border paths and exit location. Its name alone does not mean it will be cheaper than a private line or better than a direct connection. Relayed routes are worth comparing for everyday browsing, streaming and tool access. To see what changes, keep the target app the same and switch only the route.

DIRECT

Direct connections: a simpler path, still dependent on routing

A direct connection generally means the client connects to an overseas access point without an additional service-side relay. The structure is simpler, but “direct” describes the connection method, not necessarily the shortest geographic route. Public internet routing depends on carriers and network interconnections, so the same city can perform differently across access networks.

Direct connections typically require fewer relay resources, but exit bandwidth, regional costs and network interconnections still vary. You cannot infer a fixed price relationship from the connection type. For occasional use, choosing a region or browsing regular websites, first check whether a direct route meets your needs. If it performs reliably in your apps, there is no need to switch frequently just to try a different label.

Choose a route for your needs

Test routes with the tasks you actually need to do, then keep the ones you use most. How well they work matters more than the labels in a list.

Everyday browsing

If you do not need a specific region, start with an available route in a nearby region. Open the websites you use regularly and check that text, images and sign-in work as expected. Proximity can help narrow your options, but it does not guarantee speed. If one website will not load, the cause could be the site, your browser cache or client rules—not necessarily a failed route.

Once a route works for you, keep it somewhere easy to find. When comparing routes, use the same device and local network; avoid changing your Wi-Fi at the same time. Fewer variables make it easier to identify the cause of a problem—otherwise, troubleshooting becomes guesswork.

Streaming

First choose the platform and the region of the content you want to watch, then check which routes in your account are available for that region. After connecting, try playing the specific film or show rather than assuming access because the homepage loads. A platform's catalog, your account region and playback rights may not match, and an exit location does not grant content rights.

If playback buffers, first check whether other devices are using your local network, then compare other routes in the same region. Test the same content with similar playback settings to compare buffering. Delivery paths can vary between titles, so smooth playback once does not guarantee every title or resolution will work. For more tips, see our guide to streaming access.

AI Tools

Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini each have their own requirements for service regions, account eligibility and exit IP recognition. Check the tool’s supported regions and terms before choosing a route. Connecting through a route does not automatically make you eligible to use a platform. Once the site loads, also check that sign-in, submitting prompts and generating responses work—not just the landing page.

For long conversations, file uploads or extended generation, try to keep the connection and exit region consistent to avoid interrupting your session. If a region warning appears, check the current exit and the connection your app is actually using, then review the platform’s message. Repeatedly switching regions is not a recommended troubleshooting method. For a step-by-step checklist, see our guide to accessing AI tools.

Gaming

Gaming depends on the full path between your client and the game server, so do not choose a route based only on its country. Check the game server region first, then confirm that your client supports the traffic handling the game requires. Launcher sign-in, updates and gameplay may use different services, so a successful download does not guarantee a smooth match.

During testing, focus on in-game responsiveness, disconnections and voice chat. Switching routes during a match can change your exit and interrupt the session, so compare routes before starting a game. VPNIdea provides international route subscriptions. The route list does not guarantee compatibility or competitive performance for any particular game; test with the game you play.

Work and remote collaboration

When choosing a work route, prioritize continuity and follow your organization’s network and data-handling requirements. Meetings, remote desktops, code repositories and enterprise authentication may use different access policies. If you use a company-provided connection, check whether other network clients can run at the same time to avoid routing conflicts.

Before an important meeting or remote session, test sign-in, audio and video, and file access. Keep a backup route that you have already tested. If work is interrupted, save local files first, then determine whether the issue is with the company service or the route. If a system requires an exit IP allowlist, do not assume your route has a fixed address; check the access requirements with your system administrator.

What to check after connecting

Check your subscription, exit and app in that order. Avoid changing multiple settings at once.

First, confirm your subscription and actual exit

After retrieving your subscription from your account, update the route list in your client and confirm that the expected route is in use. A “connected” status only confirms that a connection has been established; it does not mean every app is using the expected path. Split-tunneling rules, system proxy settings and app-specific settings may affect the actual exit. Use an IP lookup to check your browser’s exit if needed, but the browser result does not necessarily represent other apps.

Then test the app you need

Try the feature you actually need: play a specific title for streaming, join a meeting or remote session for work, or submit a real prompt to an AI tool. If only one app has a problem, first check its region notice, account status and connection settings. For further troubleshooting, note the route name, platform, affected feature and error message, then submit them through an account support ticket. Do not post subscription links or account credentials publicly.

Finally, check the device and local network

VPNIdea supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux, with unlimited devices connected at once. Having multiple devices does not mean they all use the same settings; local Wi-Fi and other apps using the network can also affect performance. If the same route works on another device, check the affected device’s client settings first. If every device has a problem, compare your local connection with other available routes.