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Choose an exit by use case

Start with the service region, then compare route types. Node names show the entry point; how your apps actually perform matters more when choosing a route.

This page is a regional reference to cities and route types, not a live status list. Available nodes, exits and maintenance changes are shown in the user panel and updated subscription list.

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Routes by Region and City

The country or region identifies the exit location, the city distinguishes nodes, and the route type describes the traffic path. Read these details alongside the actual node names in your client.

Verify Streaming Access

Every streaming entry in the table is marked “Check on your target platform”; this is not a list of guaranteed services. Platforms such as Netflix and Disney+ determine access based on the exit, account region, content rights and device environment. A working connection does not mean every title will play. The table is a regional and route-type reference, not a complete coverage list, and does not guarantee that any city will always be available.

International Routes Reference · Check the subscription list for current nodes
Country / Region City Route Type Streaming Access
Asia-Pacific
SingaporeSingaporeRelayedCheck on your target platform
JapanTokyoIEPL Dedicated LineCheck on your target platform
Hong Kong, ChinaHong KongDirectCheck on your target platform
JapanOsakaRelayedCheck on your target platform
South KoreaSeoulRelayedCheck on your target platform
AustraliaSydneyRelayedCheck on your target platform
MalaysiaKuala LumpurRelayedCheck on your target platform
ThailandBangkokRelayedCheck on your target platform
North America
United StatesLos AngelesIEPL Dedicated LineCheck on your target platform
United StatesSan JoseRelayedCheck on your target platform
United StatesNew YorkRelayedCheck on your target platform
CanadaTorontoRelayedCheck on your target platform
Europe
GermanyFrankfurtRelayedCheck on your target platform
United KingdomLondonRelayedCheck on your target platform
FranceParisRelayedCheck on your target platform
NetherlandsAmsterdamRelayedCheck on your target platform
SwedenStockholmRelayedCheck on your target platform
ItalyMilanRelayedCheck on your target platform
Other Regions
BrazilSão PauloRelayedCheck on your target platform
ChileSantiagoRelayedCheck on your target platform
South AfricaJohannesburgRelayedCheck on your target platform
United Arab EmiratesDubaiRelayedCheck on your target platform

How Cities, Exits and Route Names Relate

When choosing a route, start with the region, then check the route type. City names in a client usually distinguish exits or route groups; they do not reveal the entire path between your device and a target service. A relayed route may use an entry point in a different location, and the destination website may direct the same request to different data centers. So a shorter geographic distance is a reason to compare a route first, not a guarantee that every app will work better. If you need a service for a particular region, check its regional requirements, then choose an exit in that region.

If this page differs from the client’s list, update your subscription first, then check the available nodes in the user panel. Routes may change due to maintenance, entry-point adjustments or changes to exits; saving an old node name does not preserve its path. If the node is no longer listed after an update, try an alternative in the same region and retest your apps. VPNIB covers 100+ countries / 150+ routes. This indicates the breadth of choice, not that every route performs equally with every service.

IEPL, Relayed and Direct Routes

Route types describe network topology, not a speed ranking. Understand the trade-offs behind each path before deciding whether it suits your apps.

Dedicated-Line Transport

IEPL Dedicated Line

IEPL is an international Ethernet private line that typically carries cross-region traffic over a dedicated Ethernet connection. Its value is a more controlled transport method for specific segments of a route, with less reliance on changes to public paths. Even when a client labels a route as an IEPL dedicated line, traffic still passes through steps such as local access, the service entry point and the destination website. The label does not remove those steps. To understand what a dedicated line offers, look at which part of the route it improves rather than treating the label as an end-to-end performance guarantee.

Dedicated lines can suit sustained transfers, remote collaboration and other uses sensitive to connection fluctuations. Leasing and maintaining dedicated transport generally involves higher infrastructure costs, but higher cost does not mean every session will be faster. A dedicated line cannot compensate for an unstable local wireless network or a busy destination service. Compare page response, video playback and session stability during the hours you actually use them, and test against a relayed route in the same region. Choose based on observed performance, not just the route name.

Entry Point and Forwarding

Relayed Route

A relayed route first connects to an entry point, which then forwards traffic to the exit. Separating entry and exit makes it possible to adapt the path to network conditions, rather than sending every connection from the user to an international exit over the same public route. Relaying adds a forwarding step, but may provide a more suitable path, so more steps do not automatically mean a worse experience. Performance depends on the combination of entry access, forwarding path, exit connection and destination service.

Relayed routes are a good starting point for comparing everyday browsing, AI tools and streaming. This topology allows exits in different regions to be deployed flexibly. Infrastructure costs are generally between those of a simple direct connection and dedicated transport, though actual costs depend on the route and resource allocation. If your current route repeatedly stalls during peak hours, keep the destination region the same and compare it with another relayed or dedicated route. Change only the route so the results are easier to interpret; changing the region, device and app at the same time makes it hard to identify the cause.

Direct to the Exit

Direct Route

A direct route connects the client to the corresponding exit without an additional relay entry point arranged by the subscription service. Its topology is relatively simple, with fewer deployment and maintenance steps, and infrastructure costs are generally easier to manage. However, “direct” does not mean traffic travels over a single physical line. Network operators still determine their own routing, and cross-region paths can change. Performance depends more heavily on the quality of the public connection between your network and the exit.

When the path from your local network to the target exit is suitable, a direct route can work well for everyday browsing and general office tasks. It can also help with troubleshooting: if a direct route works but a relayed route in the same region does not, check the entry point or forwarding path; if neither works, check your local network, client and destination service. Route type is not a plan price list and does not mean you get exclusive resources. See the VPNIB plans page for current plan details and billing.

A protocol determines how a connection is established and carries traffic; a route determines which paths that traffic takes. Changing protocols and changing routes are not the same thing. For more on the trade-offs between Trojan, VLESS and Hysteria2, see the Protocol & Route Technical Guide.

Choose a Cross-Border Route by Use Case

Set up repeatable conditions for use, then compare routes. Whether your app completes the task is a more useful measure than the node label.

Everyday Browsing

For web browsing, start with a relatively nearby region that the target website allows you to access. Check whether pages, images and downloads load consistently. Do more than check whether the search page opens: images, sign-in and attachments on the same site may use different service addresses. Once you find a suitable route, keep a backup node in the same region for maintenance. If only one website has a problem, check the site itself and your client’s routing rules before replacing your entire subscription.

Movies and Streaming

First check the title’s region, your platform account region and your subscription eligibility, then choose the corresponding exit. Opening the home page is only an initial check: open a title, play it and try seeking to see whether it buffers repeatedly or shows a region notice. Playback quality depends on the platform, content, device and connection, so this page does not promise a fixed resolution for any route. If you see a region notice, confirm the exit and reopen the app according to the platform’s instructions. Switching regions repeatedly may not resolve account or content-rights restrictions.

AI Tools

Access to AI tools such as ChatGPT depends on supported regions, account status and your sign-in environment. Choose an exit in a region supported by the tool, then test sign-in, prompt submission, response delivery and file uploads. For ongoing use, keep to a consistent region and avoid switching exits in the middle of a task. A network connection cannot replace eligibility requirements set by the tool. If you see an account verification or region notice, follow the tool’s official guidance rather than assuming every error is a route problem.

Gaming and Interactive Apps

When choosing a route for gaming, check the region of the actual game server, not just the node city shown in your client. Sign-in, updates and live matches may use different paths; opening a website does not prove that in-game traffic is working properly. Check that your client and route support the app’s transport requirements, then test connection stability and input response in practice or another non-critical setting. If problems arise, also check for local wireless interference, background downloads and game server issues. VPNIB does not guarantee gaming performance or app compatibility based on a route label.

Work and Remote Collaboration

For work, focus on session stability, complete file syncing and whether meetings repeatedly reconnect. Check your organization’s access rules and use approved clients and network methods. For enterprise-specific access, follow your administrator’s setup rather than substituting your own. For tasks that need a long-running connection, compare dedicated and relayed routes during your usual work hours. VPNIB supports unlimited simultaneous device connections. Import the subscription on each device; devices on the same account share plan traffic, so choose a data tier that suits your work.

Test Your Connection and Keep a Backup Route

Compare routes using the same device, app and similar conditions to avoid conflating different issues.

Test with a Real Task

Sign in to the user panel to get your subscription, import it into your client and update the node list, then choose a route in the target region. VPNIB supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux. Follow the Guides for platform-specific instructions. To get a client, visit the client download section in the user panel. You must sign in to get your subscription; do not share subscription details on public pages or with tools from unknown sources.

Open the app you actually plan to use and complete a normal task. For streaming, play a title; for work, test a meeting and file sync; for AI tools, check that a response arrives in full. You can use Network Check on this site to help verify exit information, but treat the result as one clue. An exit in the expected region may still run into the target service’s account rules. App issues may also stem from your device environment or routing settings. Checking each part separately is more useful than repeatedly changing regions.

Keep a Backup Route in the Same Region

Once you find a suitable primary route, keep a backup in the same region with a different topology. If the primary route has a problem, update your subscription first, then test the same task on the backup. Keeping the region consistent helps distinguish route issues from the target platform’s regional rules. If you switch exits while an app is running, existing connections may need to be re-established. Save your work or pause transfers first, then reopen the task to avoid mistaking an incomplete sync for a route problem.

If the problem persists, note your client platform, node name, time of occurrence, app behavior and exact error message, then submit a support ticket in the user panel. “The website works, but attachments won’t finish uploading” is more useful than simply “the connection is slow.” Hide account credentials and subscription details in ticket screenshots. For common connection issues, check the Help Center and troubleshoot in this order: account, client, route and target service.

Choose a Route Separately from Subscription Data

Once you have chosen a route, select a plan based on your actual usage. Monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date; when you upgrade mid-cycle, the price difference is prorated for the remaining days. Data add-ons remain available until used and never expire. Unlimited simultaneous device connections does not mean unlimited data: streaming and file sync across devices all use the account’s shared data. See the Plans page for prices and data tiers. VPNIB offers a 7-day no-questions-asked refund. Route coverage, refund terms and data rules are separate details; none guarantees access to a particular website.

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