International Routes / Connection Paths

Servers and International Routes

VPNRE covers 90+ countries with 230+ routes. Choose a connection based on your destination, route type and actual needs—not geographic distance alone.

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This page provides static route information. Check the user panel for available cities, routes and account status.

Browse by region

Explore routes by region

The examples below show confirmed route types to help explain naming and connection paths. They are not a complete inventory; cities are not inferred, and regional labels do not guarantee streaming access. Verify with the service you plan to use.

Examples by region and route type
Country / Region City Route type Streaming support
Asia Pacific
SingaporeCheck the panelIEPLVerify with the target service
JapanCheck the panelIEPLVerify with the target service
Hong KongCheck the panelDirectVerify with the target service
North America
United StatesCheck the panelRelayedVerify with the target service
Europe
ItalyCheck the panelRelayedVerify with the target service
Other regions
Other covered regionsSign in to viewCheck the route listing for detailsVerify with the target service

Regions indicate the direction of a route; they are not a promise about available content. Different exits in the same country may appear as different network environments to a target website. Being able to open a site does not mean your account can stream all of its content.

How regions, cities and exits relate

A country or region helps determine whether a route matches the target service, while a city distinguishes routes within the same region. The entry point, relay path and final exit each play a different role, so the entry location alone does not tell you which region the target service will see. To confirm, check the exit details after connecting and compare them with the region shown by the target app.

Use the public table to browse route types, then check your account’s route list before choosing. If the panel shows different names, cities or availability, follow the panel. Other regions remain listed here as directory entries; we do not publish unverified city lists or imply that every covered region offers the same access.

Connection paths

Dedicated, relayed and direct routes

Route types describe connection paths, not a quality ranking. The same type of route can perform differently depending on your local network, time of day and destination. The notes below explain general principles and do not replace checking a route’s current configuration.

IEPL

IEPL

Focus on how cross-border traffic is routed.

IEPL routes typically use dedicated Ethernet links to carry cross-border traffic. Compared with paths that rely entirely on public internet routing, this can make the organization of the cross-border segment more predictable. However, the local network between your device and the entry point, the connection from the exit to the destination, and the target service’s response all remain part of the overall experience. The IEPL label alone does not guarantee consistent performance under every condition.

For video calls, ongoing collaboration, remote development and long-running streams, consider comparing dedicated routes first. Test with sustained activity and watch for dropped sessions or pauses in output, rather than checking only whether a page loads. If you use the service during peak evening hours, test at that time too; an off-peak experience may not reflect everyday conditions.

In general, dedicated links involve transmission resources and maintenance, making them more complex to operate than paths that rely solely on the public internet. This is background for understanding the technical trade-offs, not a claim that VPNRE charges extra for a particular route type. Check your plan and panel for the routes and services available to your account.

Relayed

Relayed routes

Connect the entry point to the exit through a relay.

A relayed route sends the connection to a relay node first, which then connects it to the destination exit. This gives users on different local networks another path option and separates the entry connection from the exit region. A relay adds a hop, but more hops do not necessarily mean a worse experience: a well-chosen path may improve connectivity from your local network to the destination, while relay resources and upstream routing can affect performance at certain times.

For everyday browsing, research and access across multiple regions, consider relayed routes as a regular option. If a direct route has connection issues, trying a relayed route to the same destination region can help determine whether the path is the cause. For a useful comparison, keep the website, account and steps the same. Changing the region, client and content at once makes it harder to identify what changed.

The cost of a relayed route depends on relay resources, exit resources and operations. The name alone does not mean it is cheaper, and one service’s pricing should not be applied to another. Choose based on whether the route lets you complete your task, not on assumptions about plan tiers from the number of hops.

Direct

Direct routes

Connect more directly to the destination exit.

A direct route generally avoids an additional service relay node, with your device connecting to the destination exit over the current network route. The path is relatively direct, but still involves your local access network, network interconnections and resources at the destination. “Direct” describes the connection structure; it does not mean the physical distance is shortest or that the target app will respond faster.

If your local network has good connectivity to the destination region, a direct route can work well for everyday browsing and commonly used services. If the same route performs differently across access networks, consider your local network as a factor. Before switching routes, check for unstable Wi-Fi or bandwidth used by background transfers to avoid mistaking a device issue for an exit issue.

Direct routes generally reduce service-side relay hops, but their actual cost still depends on the region, resource procurement and maintenance. This page does not estimate costs by route type or use them to determine plan prices. Choose a route that lets you complete your task, and keep an alternative that meets the target region’s requirements.

Use cases

Choose an international route for your needs

Start with the task you need to complete, then check regional requirements and connection performance. Finding the right route takes testing; a route label alone cannot decide it for you.

Everyday browsing

Look for complete page loads, persistent login sessions and reliable file access. For websites without specific regional requirements, start with available routes in a region you use regularly and compare direct and relayed connections under the same conditions. Browser caching can make pages seem faster on repeat visits, so also check new pages, images and features that need a response from the server—not just the homepage.

Once you find a suitable route, keeping it as your usual choice can help maintain a consistent network environment. You do not need to switch regions for every page. If one site has a problem, check whether other sites work before changing the route.

Streaming

First check your account region, content licensing and the target service’s terms, then choose an exit in the relevant region. Services such as Netflix may consider your account, exit address and content licensing when determining what you can watch. The route table is not a catalog of available titles, and network acceleration does not include third-party streaming subscriptions.

Test by playing an actual title and checking subtitles, seeking and continuous playback. Video quality also depends on the source, account benefits, device and local network; a route type cannot guarantee high resolution. If the homepage loads but a title will not play, first check account eligibility, content region and network path separately. Read the streaming access guide for more information.

AI tool access

Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Cursor have different requirements for supported regions, account eligibility and network environments. Check the tool’s official availability first, then keep your exit environment reasonably consistent. Avoid repeatedly switching regions to retry access, as this can introduce unnecessary changes to your account’s access environment.

A page loading does not mean every feature works. Test sign-in, prompt submission, continuous output and file handling. Developers should also check the network settings used by the command line, IDE extensions and API calls separately. The target platform determines eligibility, usage limits and account review; an international route cannot replace those requirements. For setup details, see the Complete AI Guide.

Gaming

Check the game server region and official connection rules first, then confirm whether the client sends game traffic through the selected route. Being able to sign in to a launcher does not mean the in-game session uses the same connection; voice chat, matchmaking and updates may also use different servers. Test the features you actually need instead of relying on the store page alone.

Gaming performance also depends on local network stability, server status and how the client handles game traffic. VPNRE is a cross-border network acceleration subscription service; its general international routes are not dedicated optimizations for a particular game. If the current client configuration does not handle a type of traffic, check the settings and game requirements before choosing another route.

Remote work

Work may involve video calls, document collaboration, code repositories and access to internal company resources. Follow your organization’s network policies first, and confirm that its connection tools can work alongside your current client. Do not change connection rules on a company-managed device without authorization.

Compare routes suited to sustained sessions, then test with real meetings, screen sharing, file sync and remote sessions. Large uploads can affect other tasks on the same access network, so check for background transfers while troubleshooting. Unlimited devices lets you connect different devices, but they still share real-world network conditions. The number of devices on an account and the capacity of your local network are separate considerations.

Troubleshooting

What to check after connecting

Change one factor at a time. Recording when the problem occurs is more useful for troubleshooting than switching routes repeatedly.

Check your subscription and client

Get the client and subscription from the user panel. Confirm that the subscription has been imported, then check your account’s data usage and service status. If the list is missing or shows outdated information, refresh the subscription using the method supported by your client. Subscription details are account access credentials; do not share them on public pages or with unknown conversion services.

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Check the traffic route

Confirm that the client is connected and check whether the target app uses the expected connection method. Browsers, command-line tools and desktop apps may use different settings. To check your exit, run a lookup in the environment where the app is connected; a browser result does not automatically apply to every program.

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Check the target feature

Test the relevant task, such as signing in, playback, output or collaboration. If only one service has a problem, note its error message and try an alternative route in the same region. When submitting a support ticket, include your access network, client platform, route name and the step where the issue occurs. Do not include passwords, full subscription links or other account credentials.

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Service details

Coverage and subscription details

Coverage does not guarantee access to every service

Coverage across 90+ countries and 230+ routes describes VPNRE’s network reach. It does not mean every target service is available in every region or that content licensing is the same everywhere. Platforms may change regional rules, account requirements or how they identify exits. Choose a route that meets both the target service’s rules and your needs.

This page provides static information about connection paths and does not substitute unverified performance figures for real-world checks. Visit the user panel for current cities, route names and account availability. If access changes, follow the checks above to distinguish between local network, connection path and target service issues, then contact the help center or submit a support ticket.

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