110+ countries / 250+ routes

Global Route List

Choose an exit region first, then consider the route type. The region determines where you appear to connect from; the route type describes how the connection gets there. Assess them separately.

This page provides a static directory example and route-selection guidance, not real-time performance data. Available countries, cities, and route types are shown in the subscription list after login.

REGION DIRECTORY

Browse routes by region

The table shows how to read country, city, and route labels. It is not a complete coverage list or an availability notice. Singapore, Japan, the United States, Hong Kong, Germany, and the United Kingdom are starting points for understanding common exit names; filter other regions according to your destination.

On narrow screens, swipe horizontally within the table to view route types and streaming notes.

Regional route directory example · See the subscription list for currently available options
Country / Region City Route Type Streaming Support
Asia-Pacific
SingaporeSingaporeIEPLCheck by service and region
JapanTokyoRelayCheck by service and region
Hong KongHong KongIEPLCheck by service and region
South KoreaSeoulDirectCheck by service and region
AustraliaSydneyRelayCheck by service and region
North America
United StatesLos AngelesDirectCheck by service and region
United StatesSeattleRelayCheck by service and region
United StatesNew YorkDirectCheck by service and region
CanadaTorontoRelayCheck by service and region
Europe
GermanyFrankfurtRelayCheck by service and region
United KingdomLondonDirectCheck by service and region
FranceParisRelayCheck by service and region
NetherlandsAmsterdamDirectCheck by service and region
SwitzerlandZurichRelayCheck by service and region
SwedenStockholmDirectCheck by service and region
FinlandHelsinkiRelayCheck by service and region
Other Regions
BrazilSão PauloRelayCheck by service and region
South AfricaJohannesburgDirectCheck by service and region
United Arab EmiratesDubaiRelayCheck by service and region
TürkiyeIstanbulDirectCheck by service and region

What do the country, city, and route labels mean?

The country or region indicates the exit location, the city narrows down where you appear to connect from, and the route type describes how the connection is routed before reaching the exit. Different cities in the same country may use different upstream networks, and routes in the same city may use different entry points. Don’t choose based only on a familiar place name: read the full label and check the selected entry in your client.

Cities in this directory are intended as route-selection references. They do not identify a device’s precise physical location, and third-party databases may not always report the same result. Some sites determine your region from account details, others from your exit IP, and some use browser cookies and session history. If the displayed region doesn’t match, first check that the app is using your selected route, then decide whether to try another exit. Don’t assume every discrepancy is caused by the route label.

ROUTE TOPOLOGY

Dedicated, Relay, and Direct Routes

These labels describe network topology, not a universal speed ranking. The explanations below are general and do not predict measured performance on any specific route. Check the subscription list for the implementation and route labels available to you.

IEPL

Traffic carried over a dedicated cross-region link

IEPL usually refers to an International Ethernet Private Line. With this topology, a dedicated link carries part of the cross-region traffic, creating a relatively defined path between the entry and exit points. This can reduce the impact of changes along some public network paths, but your local network, server resources, and destination website still contribute to the connection. “Dedicated line” does not mean every part of the connection has the same conditions.

Worth considering if you prioritize persistent sessions, work-related transfers, or performance during busy periods. Dedicated links generally require greater investment in resources and maintenance, but this page makes no claims about separate pricing or added benefits. Check the dashboard to see whether a plan includes a particular route, and test it with your own apps to see if it suits your network.

Relay

Traffic forwarded from an entry point to an exit

A relay route sends the connection to an entry point, which then forwards it to the exit. This setup allows the entry and subsequent path to be adjusted separately, which may improve the overall experience when your local carrier has a suitable connection to a particular entry point. Relaying adds steps to the path, but more steps are not necessarily better; consider both the entry point and the onward route.

Useful when you want to compare different entry points without changing the exit region. Resource costs depend on the combination of entry, relay, and exit, so the label “relay” alone does not tell you whether it costs more than a direct route or less than a dedicated line. Keep the destination country fixed and compare routes in the same region; this makes differences easier to identify than changing the region and client at the same time.

Direct

Connect to the exit over a public network path

A direct route usually connects the client to the exit over the public internet, without an additional relay entry point configured by the subscription service. The path is more direct, but still traverses carrier and upstream networks; it does not mean there are no other network hops between your device and the destination server. Performance can vary with local carrier routing, cross-region paths, and time of day. A shorter geographic distance does not necessarily mean a smoother connection.

Useful for establishing a baseline or when the path between your local network and the exit is suitable. Direct routes generally do not involve the same procurement of dedicated links, but costs also depend on exit resources and network quality, so this does not guarantee the lowest retail price. If pages load but sustained transfers perform poorly, keep the exit region the same and compare another topology.

SELECTION BY TASK

Choose an exit for your needs

Start with what the app requires, then choose a region and route. Browsing, continuous playback, and real-time interaction have different needs, so applying the same criteria to each can lead to the wrong choice.

Everyday browsing: avoid unnecessary switching

For research and reading, start with an exit that works with your target service and performs well on your local network. Open your usual sites and check that images, search, and account pages all load normally, then keep that route for everyday use. A homepage loading successfully doesn’t mean every resource will work; images, scripts, and attachments may come from different domains.

If only a particular page has issues, first check whether the client’s routing rules cover that domain; there’s no need to switch the entire region right away. Your browser may also temporarily reuse an existing connection through the old exit. After switching routes, reopen the page before evaluating the result. This is more useful than rapidly trying multiple nodes.

Streaming: match the region, then test playback

Services such as Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, and HBO have their own content libraries and account rules. First identify the service and region you need, then choose the corresponding exit. Reaching the site, seeing its catalog, and successfully playing content are separate steps; check each one. Playback issues can also relate to licensing or account access, so the page language alone can’t tell you whether a route is suitable.

During playback, check for ongoing buffering, repeated changes in video quality, and whether playback resumes after pausing. If you need to switch routes, compare options in the same region first so you’re not changing both the content library and network path at once. For troubleshooting steps, see Streaming Guide →

AI tools: keep your account and exit region consistent

Before using tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, check the service’s requirements for accounts, location, and eligibility. A route provides network connectivity; it doesn’t override the service’s own access requirements. Once you’ve chosen a suitable region, try to keep the same exit throughout a session to reduce disruptions from repeated logins or changes in location detection.

When testing, don’t stop at the login page. Also check that you can send prompts, view replies, and upload files. If the website works but the desktop app doesn’t, first check whether both use the same routing rules. Avoid switching routes frequently during long tasks. If an error occurs, keep the message so you can distinguish a service-side restriction from a connection issue.

Gaming: test against the target server

Gaming depends more on latency variation, packet loss, and connection stability during interactions; web download performance is not a substitute. First confirm the game server’s region, then check that the client supports the connection method the game requires. Proximity to the server is only one screening factor: routes may take a detour, so test in the actual game.

When comparing routes, keep the game region and local network connection unchanged. Check that voice chat, the launcher, and the game itself all use the expected route. This service is a network acceleration subscription; general route labels are not a promise of game-specific optimization. If the game doesn’t support your current network setup, follow the game’s and client’s instructions.

Work: prioritize session stability and organizational requirements

Video meetings, shared documents, and work platforms need a stable connection. Before starting a task, test login, document saving, file uploads, and meeting audio and video—not just whether the platform homepage opens. Company systems may have requirements for exit IPs, device identity, or access regions. Follow your organization’s network and information security policies before use.

Keep a route you’ve already tested for the duration of a task, and have an alternative in the same region ready. Unlimited devices describes the number of devices you can use; it doesn’t mean multiple devices can transmit at once without sharing local network resources. If performance varies between devices, check the network connection, client settings, and background tasks before switching routes.

CHECK AND COMPARE

How to verify a connection

Check “connected,” “correct exit,” and “target app works” separately to avoid unnecessary route changes. Keep other conditions the same when comparing so the results are meaningful.

Update your subscription, then check the selected route

Log in to the user dashboard to get your subscription, then update the list in your client. An older list may contain names or entry points that have since changed. After updating, verify the selected entry instead of relying on an old favorite. For your first import, see the Quick Start Guide. Download clients and subscriptions from the dashboard after logging in; iOS availability is shown there.

Confirm which exit the app is actually using

A successful connection in the client means the connection process completed, but routing rules may send some apps through a different path. Check the client mode, rules for the target domain, and app settings before verifying the exit location. Browsers, desktop software, and system services may use different network settings, so after checking your browser, test an actual task in the app you intend to use.

Repeat the same task test during busy periods

Route performance can change with local Wi-Fi conditions, carrier routing, and the status of the destination service. To see whether a route works well in the evening, repeat the same task at your usual time instead of comparing results from different times and apps. Change just one condition at a time: keep the exit region fixed, switch between relay and direct, and check whether loading, uploads, or persistent sessions improve.

If the issue persists, submit details that help reproduce it

Note the platform, route name shown in the client, network connection, time of occurrence, target app, and error message, then submit them through a support ticket in the dashboard. “The login page works, but the upload stops” is more helpful for troubleshooting than “It’s slow.” Before sharing screenshots, hide your username, subscription link, and other account details. Never post subscription credentials in public discussions.

Assess route suitability and data usage separately

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