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Browse international routes by location and compare IEPL, relay, and direct connections by use case. VPNSL covers 110+ countries / 190+ routes. The cities and route types below illustrate how to choose; check the client for currently available options.
- LocationStart with your destination
- TypeCompare route structures
- Use CaseVerify in the client
A location name alone can't predict your experience. Consider the platform, local network, and time of day.
REGIONS
Browse by Location
This table provides examples of how to read locations and route types. It is not a fixed list of available routes, and a city may not always offer the same route types. Check the current options and descriptions in the client before connecting.
| Country or Region | City | Route Type | Streaming Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific | |||
| Japan | Tokyo | IEPL | Check the description for each route |
| Japan | Osaka | Relay | Check the description for each route |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | IEPL | Check the description for each route |
| Singapore | Singapore | Relay | Check the description for each route |
| South Korea | Seoul | Direct | Check the description for each route |
| Taiwan | Taipei | Relay | Check the description for each route |
| North America | |||
| United States | Los Angeles | IEPL | Check the description for each route |
| United States | San Jose | Relay | Check the description for each route |
| United States | New York | Direct | Check the description for each route |
| Canada | Toronto | Relay | Check the description for each route |
| Canada | Vancouver | Direct | Check the description for each route |
| Europe | |||
| United Kingdom | London | Relay | Check the description for each route |
| Germany | Frankfurt | IEPL | Check the description for each route |
| France | Paris | Direct | Check the description for each route |
| Italy | Milan | Relay | Check the description for each route |
| Switzerland | Zurich | Direct | Check the description for each route |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Relay | Check the description for each route |
| Other | |||
| Australia | Sydney | Relay | Check the description for each route |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Direct | Check the description for each route |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Relay | Check the description for each route |
Swipe horizontally to see the full table. Streaming availability depends on the specific route, target platform, and current access conditions. A location name alone is no guarantee of availability.
When choosing a location, start with where you need to access a service, then consider where to connect from. For example, if a service requires a Japan-based access location, look for a Japan route rather than choosing another region just because its name includes “IEPL.” Different cities and route structures may be available within the same country. A city closer to your destination isn't necessarily a better fit. Your local network's egress, the service's hosting location, and intermediate network links can all affect the route.
Route types are clues to how a connection is structured, not a speed ranking. If your current route reliably loads websites, streams video, or supports work sessions, there's no need to switch frequently just because another route has a more impressive label. To compare routes, keep the device, network, and destination service the same. Try each route and note page response times, playback consistency, or session interruptions. These results are more useful for your needs than location names alone.
ROUTE STRUCTURE
Understanding Route Types
IEPL, relay, and direct describe how a route is structured; they don't guarantee a particular result every time. Route maintenance, your destination, and local network conditions matter too.
A fixed path for sustained sessions
IEPL generally refers to a route built using dedicated cross-border transmission resources. Unlike paths that rely entirely on hop-by-hop forwarding over the public internet, these routes emphasize greater control over the transmission path. For long meetings, remote work, or ongoing file synchronization, an IEPL route may be worth testing first. “Dedicated” describes the route type; it doesn't mean each user gets an entire route to themselves, nor does the label guarantee that a particular app will work.
Dedicated link resources typically cost more to build and maintain than ordinary public internet routes. That's a cost difference worth understanding when comparing options. Higher cost doesn't make a route better for every use case: if the target service is slow or your local connection is unstable, switching to IEPL may not help. First decide whether you need a reliable long session or just occasional browsing, then choose what to test.
Forwarded in stages for flexible routing
A relay route sends traffic to an entry point first, then forwards it through an intermediate link to an exit in the target region. Its main advantage is that the entry and exit don't have to rely entirely on the same stretch of public internet. If your local network's direct route to a destination performs poorly, a relay may be worth testing. It can be an option for everyday browsing, AI tools, or streaming, but you should still test each target service.
A relay adds another link, along with the resources and maintenance that come with it. That extra hop may improve route selection, but it can also become a new source of disruption if one segment is unstable. So “relayed” doesn't automatically mean faster. Check the location and route description in the client, keep your task the same, and compare it with a direct or IEPL route to see whether it works better for you.
Fewer hops; a useful baseline to test
A direct route generally uses a relatively straightforward public internet path from your current network to the target exit, without a specially designed relay step. Use it as a baseline when choosing a route: first check whether the target site is accessible and its pages load completely, then decide whether to try another route type. For lightweight websites, research, or nearby destinations, a direct route may be all you need.
Direct routes are more sensitive to public internet routing conditions. The path to the same destination can vary by network provider and time of day. The route structure is usually simpler than a dedicated route, but that doesn't mean results will be consistent. If pages keep loading, work sessions disconnect, or video buffers, try a relay in the same region, then consider IEPL. Avoid changing the region, device, and network all at once, or it will be hard to tell what made a difference.
Route type is a filter, not a performance verdict. Choose a destination first, then compare available routes under the same conditions.
BY USE CASE
Choose a Route by Use Case
Different apps have different network requirements. Start by identifying the destination and what you need to do, then choose what to test. That's more effective than looking for one route that works for everything.
Everyday Browsing
For reading websites, researching, and sending or receiving routine content, start with an available route in or near the target site's region. You can begin with a direct route and check whether pages load fully, images keep appearing, and links work without repeated refreshes. If everything works smoothly, there's no need to add extra steps. If the same site slows down at certain times, keep the region the same and try a relay or another city to compare the experience.
Video and Streaming
First check which region the streaming platform requires, then read the description for each route in the client. Opening the platform's home page doesn't mean videos will play continuously; successful playback doesn't guarantee the same availability across catalogs or titles. Test the content you actually want to watch, including playback, resuming after pausing, and seeking. If buffering keeps happening, try another route in the same region rather than switching straight to a more distant exit.
Accessing AI Tools
AI tools often involve a series of steps: signing in, continuing a conversation, uploading files, and receiving results. When testing a route, don't stop at opening the login page; complete a typical task from start to finish. If the site opens but long responses are interrupted or uploads stall, first check the tool's service status, then compare relay and IEPL routes in the same region. Your region choice must also comply with the tool's current service policies. A route only handles network traffic; it can't override account or regional rules.
Gaming and Real-Time Interaction
Gaming, voice chat, and other real-time interactions depend on steady input and feedback. Check the region of the game server you're actually connecting to, not just where the publisher is based. During testing, watch for inconsistent response times or choppy voice chat, and compare routes at the same time of day. Cross-border network acceleration can't change the game server's own condition or guarantee the same connection method for every game. If a game has a dedicated connection mechanism, judge by how it performs in practice.
Work and Collaboration
Meetings, shared documents, and remote desktops involve longer sessions. Choose a route that matches your work service's region and performs reliably during your actual work hours, with relay and IEPL routes as key options to compare. Don't stop at opening the login page: join a meeting, edit a document, switch pages, and save changes to uncover issues a brief test might miss. If your team uses multiple services, note which locations work for each instead of expecting every task to use the same exit.
These are suggested testing steps, not a compatibility list. The same use case can change when a platform updates its access policies. If something goes wrong, first check whether the issue is limited to one site. If other sites work, check the platform's status and regional requirements. If several sites fail at once, check your local network, client connection, and current route. Troubleshooting one factor at a time helps avoid mistaking a service-side issue for a route problem.
CHECK & SWITCH
How to Verify Your Connection
A connected status in the client only confirms that the connection process completed. Check separately whether the exit region and target app are working as expected.
Check Your Exit, Then Test the App
After connecting to a route, check your current exit details on the My IP page and compare them with your selected region. Then open the site or app you actually need and complete a typical task. Checking the exit region alone can't confirm that streaming content, AI tool accounts, or work platforms will be available; each service has its own access checks. If the exit doesn't match your expectations, first check that the client is still connected, then confirm the app is using the intended network route.
Change One Thing at a Time
When comparing routes, keep the device, network, and target service the same; change only the city or route type. Note the specific symptoms first, such as a page that keeps loading, repeated buffering, or a session that disconnects mid-task. If you change the network, region, and client settings at once, even if the problem goes away, you won't know which change helped. Save routes that work in the client so you can find them faster next time.
Tell Temporary Hiccups from Persistent Issues
If a page fails once, try opening the service again. If it keeps happening, test another route in the same region. If every route shows the same symptoms, check your local network and whether the target service is available. Cross-border routes involve multiple network links, so one test can't represent long-term performance. If you regularly work or stream at a particular time, test then rather than relying only on off-peak results.
For help troubleshooting imports or connection issues, follow the client steps in our Guides, or visit Support for common questions. VPNSL supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux. System network settings may affect which route an app actually uses. Get your subscription from the user panel after signing in; public subscription URLs and installation files aren't provided on this page.
COVERAGE
Coverage and Usage Limits
VPNSL covers 110+ countries / 190+ routes. These figures show the range of available choices, not that every route has the same path, purpose, or access results.
The number of countries and routes can help you judge whether there are enough location options, but it can't predict access to a particular service. Routes in the same country may use different paths, and platforms may change how they identify a region. Before relying on a route, choose your target region, check the route's use-case description in the client, and test it with a real task. If your regular services are in different regions, keeping a suitable route for each task is easier than repeatedly searching for one route that supposedly works for everything.
Consider your usage habits when choosing a subscription. VPNSL monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date; data add-ons last until used and never expire. The right billing option may depend on whether you use the service continuously or only at certain times. Compare prices and data allowances on the Plans page. VPNSL offers a 30-day, no-questions-asked refund and accepts Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT. No email address is required to create an account; use a username and password. Review the routes, platforms, and billing terms before choosing.