Connect from your device by choosing a destination region first, then reviewing the route. VPNOB explains locations, route types, and use cases separately to help you choose based on what you need to access.
Check which region your target service requires, then choose a route in that region. Geographic distance is only a guide; your local network, carrier peering, and the destination service also affect the actual route.
The table groups common exit locations and route types across Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and other regions. It is not a live server list, and not every city will always offer every type shown. Coverage and current availability are different things. Before choosing a route, update your subscription in the client, review the current route names and location details, then test the sites you need. No speed rankings are shown, since a single network test is not a reliable long-term measure.
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Country / Region
City
Route Type
Streaming Support
Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Singapore
IEPL
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong
IEPL
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Japan
Tokyo
IEPL
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Japan
Osaka
Relay
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South Korea
Seoul
Relay
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Australia
Sydney
Relay
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New Zealand
Auckland
Direct
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Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Direct
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North America
United States
Los Angeles
IEPL
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United States
Seattle
Relay
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United States
New York
Relay
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Canada
Toronto
Direct
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Europe
United Kingdom
London
IEPL
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Germany
Frankfurt
Relay
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France
Paris
Relay
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Netherlands
Amsterdam
Relay
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Italy
Milan
Direct
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Spain
Madrid
Direct
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Sweden
Stockholm
Direct
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Switzerland
Zurich
Direct
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Other Regions
Brazil
São Paulo
Relay
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Chile
Santiago
Direct
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South Africa
Johannesburg
Relay
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United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Direct
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An exit location does not guarantee access to specific content. Streaming platforms may consider account region, content licensing, exit detection, and device settings. A city name alone cannot confirm whether playback will work.
If you have no specific location requirement, start by comparing routes in a region close to you. If a website account, work system, or content library requires a particular region, prioritize that requirement. City labels indicate the exit location, not the full physical route. Routes in the same region may use different entry points and perform differently, even when their names look similar. Keep the full route name shown in the client when comparing options.
Route Types and Paths
IEPL, relay, and direct describe how a connection is routed, not a fixed level of performance. Understand the path first, then see how it works with your network.
IEPL
IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line. These routes use dedicated resources for cross-border transmission, unlike paths that rely entirely on public internet peering. The IEPL label in the client helps identify a route design; it does not mean every segment from your device to the destination website uses dedicated resources. Your local connection, service entry point, and the destination website can all affect the experience.
Dedicated cross-border capacity typically involves bandwidth procurement, route maintenance, and supporting exit infrastructure, so it generally costs more than a standard direct connection over the public internet. It may suit users looking to reduce the impact of changing public routes, especially for regular remote work or extended streaming sessions. However, the IEPL label is not a performance guarantee and does not ensure that a particular app will work. Check connection consistency during the times you actually use it.
Relay
A relay adds a forwarding entry point between your device and the destination exit. Your device connects to the entry point first, then traffic continues to the exit region. This lets the route combine different entry points and cross-border paths, which may help when a direct connection to an exit has detours or peering issues. A relay does not simply add distance: a suitable entry point may improve the overall connection, but its compatibility with your carrier matters too.
Relay costs include entry servers, forwarding capacity, and exit resources. They depend on how resources are procured and routes are arranged, so the label alone cannot tell you that a relay is cheaper than IEPL or faster than a direct route. For everyday browsing, AI tools, and general work, a relay can be a good place to start. If performance changes after switching local networks, compare entry points again instead of relying on your previous ranking.
Direct
Direct usually means your device connects to an overseas exit server without an additional relay entry point arranged by the service. “Direct” describes the service-side connection structure; it does not mean there are no routers on the internet or that the physical path is the shortest. Traffic still travels through your local network, carrier, and public internet peering, and the route can vary with network conditions.
Direct routes have a relatively simple service-side setup and generally avoid relay resource costs, though quality exits and upstream connectivity still cost money. They may suit users with good international connectivity who want to compare different exit paths. If performance becomes unstable in the evening, compare a relay or IEPL route in the same region rather than switching to a more distant country. Route type does not change an app’s own usage rules or replace account permissions.
These cost differences explain how routes work; they do not describe plan inclusions or extra charges. See the plans page and user panel for current plan details. Do not infer prices from route names.
Choose a Route by Use Case
One route may not suit every task. Compare page responsiveness, sustained playback, session stability, and real-time interaction separately for meaningful results.
Everyday Browsing →
For reading websites, looking up information, and messaging, start with a route in the right region that connects smoothly. Check whether text and images load fully and links work as expected, rather than relying only on the client’s connection status. Keep a few frequently used sites as test pages to make future route comparisons easier.
If regular websites work but one particular site does not, check the site’s status, account permissions, and client rules first. Switching regions repeatedly can make the cause harder to identify. Keep the device and network conditions consistent, and change only the route each time to isolate the issue.
Streaming and Video →
For services such as Netflix and Disney+, first confirm the region associated with your account and the content you want to watch, then test whether the title page opens and the video plays. Browsing a catalog does not guarantee playback, and successful playback once does not guarantee consistent picture quality. Platform detection, content licensing, device capabilities, and your local Wi-Fi can all affect results.
For streaming, focus on whether playback stays smooth over time. A fast initial load does not guarantee a stable long session. If buffering occurs, compare different route types in the same region and pause other high-bandwidth tasks. For guidance on picture quality and bandwidth, see Video Quality and Route Selection.
AI Tools →
When using ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, check the platform’s published service regions and account requirements first. An international route only handles network access; it does not replace platform account requirements, payment eligibility, or regional rules. Being able to open a site does not guarantee that sign-in, file uploads, or longer sessions will work.
As long as you follow the platform’s rules, try to keep your usual exit region consistent. Check sign-in, response generation, and file handling separately, and note exactly where an issue occurs. Frequent region changes may prompt additional account checks, so repeatedly switching countries is not a good routine. See AI Tools Access Guide for more use cases.
Gaming and Real-Time Interaction →
Check the game server region and whether the game supports proxy connections. Download speeds and in-game performance are different things; a fast download does not mean matches will run smoothly. Real-time interaction is more sensitive to route fluctuations, wireless interference, and background uploads.
When comparing routes, stay on the same game server region and check that sign-in, matchmaking, and gameplay all work as expected. If the game does not support your connection method, follow the game publisher’s guidance. VPNOB’s international route information is not a promise of optimization for any particular game and does not change server region rules or matchmaking systems.
Work and Remote Collaboration →
Video calls, cloud documents, and remote desktops depend on sustained connections. Before starting work, test the features you need, including sign-in, audio and video, screen sharing, and file transfers. For internal business systems, follow your organization’s network and data-handling requirements. A public route is not a substitute for an approved corporate access solution.
Try not to change exits during a meeting or file transfer. Choose a backup route in the same region in advance; if a problem occurs, save your work before switching. VPNOB supports unlimited devices, but multiple devices running high-bandwidth tasks at the same time share your local network capacity. Plan accordingly for your home or office connection.
Connection Checks and Usage Limits
Check your local network first, then verify the exit and target app. A clear description of the issue is more useful than switching routes repeatedly.
What to Check After Connecting
Make sure your device has a working internet connection, then update your subscription in the client and select a route. Once connected, open the international website you need and test the page, account sign-in, and key actions. A connection indicator alone cannot confirm that every feature of the target app works.
If several apps fail at once, check the client connection and local network first. If only a specific app is affected, look into its rules, account status, and region requirements. When switching routes, keep the target region the same to help tell a route issue from an app’s own regional restrictions.
Note your client platform, the full route name, the approximate time the issue occurred, the app involved, and any visible error message. Say whether it happened during sign-in, loading, or use, and whether you changed local networks. Do not share your account password or full subscription link.
Submit relevant details through a ticket in the user panel. Before sharing screenshots, hide account details and subscription information; do not post sensitive information in public discussions. Route availability may change during maintenance, so check the current notices in the user panel rather than relying only on this static guide.
Choosing an exit determines the connection path; your plan’s data allowance determines how much you can use. Monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date. If you upgrade mid-cycle, the price difference is prorated for the remaining days. Data add-ons remain available until used and never expire. Choose based on your actual usage for streaming, file syncing, and background updates; having more routes does not mean you get more data.
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