Route overview by region
The table below lists representative routes across Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and other regions, with the exit city, route type and streaming support for each. The full list has 230+ routes across 100+ countries; sign in to the client to expand it by region and filter by region and route type.
| Country / Region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | |||
| Singapore | Singapore | IEPL dedicated line | Netflix / Disney+ / YouTube |
| Japan | Tokyo | IEPL dedicated line | Netflix / Prime Video / Disney+ |
| Japan | Osaka | Relay | Netflix / YouTube |
| South Korea | Seoul | IEPL dedicated line | Netflix / Wavve |
| Hong Kong SAR | Hong Kong | IEPL dedicated line | Netflix / Disney+ / YouTube |
| Taiwan | Taipei | Relay | Netflix / Disney+ |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Direct | Netflix |
| Thailand | Bangkok | Relay | Netflix / Prime Video |
| Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh City | Direct | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Jakarta | Direct | Netflix |
| India | Mumbai | Direct | Prime Video / Netflix |
| Australia | Sydney | Relay | Netflix / Stan |
| North America | |||
| United States | Los Angeles | IEPL dedicated line | Netflix / Hulu / HBO Max |
| United States | New York | IEPL dedicated line | Netflix / HBO Max / Disney+ |
| United States | San Jose | Relay | Netflix / Disney+ |
| United States | Dallas | Relay | Netflix / Hulu |
| United States | Seattle | Direct | Netflix / Prime Video |
| Canada | Toronto | Relay | Netflix / Crave |
| Canada | Vancouver | Direct | Netflix / Disney+ |
| Europe | |||
| United Kingdom | London | IEPL dedicated line | Netflix / BBC iPlayer |
| Germany | Frankfurt | Relay | Netflix / Disney+ |
| France | Paris | Relay | Netflix / Canal+ |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Direct | Netflix / Disney+ |
| Spain | Madrid | Direct | Netflix |
| Italy | Milan | Direct | Netflix / Prime Video |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Direct | Netflix |
| Poland | Warsaw | Direct | Netflix |
| Other regions | |||
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Relay | Netflix / OSN+ |
| Turkey | Istanbul | Direct | Netflix |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Direct | Netflix |
| Brazil | São Paulo | Relay | Netflix / Prime Video |
| Argentina | Buenos Aires | Direct | Netflix |
The “Streaming support” column means the route provides an exit in that region, so you can reach the local version of those platforms normally. Platform content and licensing policies are set by the platforms themselves and change over time.
Route types and when to use them
The three route types differ in how the path is built, not in the client. Switching between them on the same subscription costs nothing extra and takes effect immediately — start with the type that fits your use case, then adjust based on how it actually performs.
End-to-end dedicated line / Reserved bandwidth / Priority at peak hours
IEPL dedicated line
IEPL is a point-to-point Ethernet line between two data centers: traffic runs the whole way from entry to exit over that dedicated line and never passes through intermediate hops on the public internet. Bandwidth on the link is reserved by the provider, so at peak hours your traffic is not sharing the same exit segment with everyone else, and latency and jitter vary less. The trade-off is the highest unit cost, so dedicated lines are deployed only in core cities.
Stable at peak hoursNearest entry point / Multi-hop forwarding / Widest coverage
Relay
A relay splits one long path into two: the client connects first to the nearest entry node, and that node forwards to the exit server in the target region. The entry point is closer to you, so the first leg is easier to keep stable; the forwarding path from entry to exit is scheduled by the provider. When your region has no direct or dedicated entry, relay is the lowest-cost way to connect.
100+ countries / 230+ routesSingle-hop exit / No intermediate forwarding / Most exit cities
Direct
With a direct route the client connects straight to the exit server, with no forwarding node in between. The path is the shortest and the connection sets up fastest, which suits tasks that care about first-load speed but do not need long-term stability. Because no bandwidth is reserved, peak-hour performance depends on the public path between your local network and the exit data center.
Unlimited devicesRoute recommendations by use case
No route is simply better than another — what matters is whether it fits your scenario. Below are suggested picks for five common use cases; if you are unsure, start with the entry point that is physically closest, then fine-tune based on real-world performance.
Everyday browsing and research
Start with the entry point that is physically closest. In East Asia, look at Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul and Singapore; for North America, look at the west coast. Browsing and research are not sensitive to peak bandwidth, so relay or direct routes are enough. If you open the same set of overseas sites often, sticking to one route is less hassle than switching each time, and your signed-in sessions are less likely to be interrupted.
Streaming video
Check the “Streaming support” column in the table above first to confirm the route offers an exit in the region you need. 4K playback depends more on stability than on peak speed, so prefer an IEPL dedicated line; if your region has no dedicated entry, choose a relay and avoid the busiest hours on your local network. Switching routes mid-stream forces a new connection handshake, so it is better to pick the right one from the start.
AI Tools
Services like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are sensitive to the stability of the exit IP. It is best to keep one US or Japan route for long-term use rather than switching exit regions often; keeping the account's signup region consistent with the exit region reduces unusual login prompts. If several people share one route, try to avoid overlapping long sessions.
Gaming
Games care about jitter, not average speed. Prefer an IEPL dedicated line and pick an exit city that is physically close: in East Asia, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul and Singapore come first. Before you queue, check the current route type in the client, avoid playing ranked matches on a direct route at peak hours, and do not switch routes in the middle of a match.
Cross-border work
Video meetings, shared documents and code repository sync are all long-connection scenarios, so a dedicated line is recommended; set the client to launch at startup and reconnect automatically so meetings are not interrupted. One subscription covers unlimited devices, so a laptop, tablet and phone can be online at the same time, each on its own route without affecting the others. If you need a fixed exit IP, just keep the device you use most on the same route.
Coverage and popular entry points
100+ countries and 230+ routes are spread across Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and other regions. Popular regions have several city entry points; expand them by region in the client and switch between them to compare.
Popular route regions
- Singapore
- United States
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- North America
- Europe
- South America
- Middle East
- Africa
- Oceania
Route FAQ
Common questions about route counts, choosing a type and streaming support. For account, billing and client installation questions, see the Help Center.
Why does the table show only some of the routes?
The table above lists representative routes by region to show how route types are distributed. The full list has 230+ routes across 100+ countries; sign in to the client to expand it by region and filter by region and route type.
Why does one country have several city entry points?
Exit data centers sit in different cities, and the physical distance from your local network differs too. Connecting to a closer entry point is usually more stable, so regions with heavier traffic such as the United States and Japan get several city entry points. You can switch between them in the client and compare to find the one that suits your current network best.
How do I choose between IEPL dedicated, relay and direct routes?
Start with the use case: 4K video, video meetings and gaming favour a dedicated line; everyday browsing and downloads are fine on relay or direct. Then look at your local network: if your region has no dedicated entry, a relay is more stable than reaching for a distant dedicated line. All three types can be switched at any time at no extra cost.
How many devices can use one subscription at the same time?
Unlimited. One subscription can be signed in on Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux at the same time, and each device picks its own route without affecting the others.
What does the “Streaming support” column mean?
It means the route provides an exit in that region, so you can reach the local version of those platforms normally. Platform content and licensing policies are set by the platforms themselves and change over time; this column is not a promise about any specific catalogue.