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Representative Route Directory

Browse Routes by Region

The table shows coverage directions and available route types; it does not display latency, load or real-time bandwidth. Route access points may change with maintenance and regional policies. Sign in to the user panel to view currently available routes.

Coverage

100+ countries / 150+ connections. The table lists representative routes and does not represent every available location.

Streaming column

“Supported” means the route can be used to access streaming services in the corresponding region; the platform’s account, content licensing and regional rules still apply.

Country or region	City	Route type	Streaming
Asia-Pacific
Japan	Tokyo	IEPL Connection	Supported
Japan	Osaka	Relay	Supported
Singapore	Singapore	IEPL Connection	Supported
Hong Kong, China	Hong Kong	IEPL Connection	Supported
Taiwan, China	Taipei	Relay	Supported
South Korea	Seoul	Relay	Supported
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Direct	Depends on the platform’s regional policy
Thailand	Bangkok	Direct	Depends on the platform’s regional policy
Australia	Sydney	Relay	Supported
India	Mumbai	Direct	Depends on the platform’s regional policy
North America
United States	Los Angeles	IEPL Connection	Supported
United States	San Jose	Relay	Supported
United States	Seattle	Direct	Depends on the platform’s regional policy
United States	New York	Relay	Supported
Canada	Toronto	Relay	Supported
Canada	Vancouver	Direct	Depends on the platform’s regional policy
Europe
United Kingdom	London	IEPL Connection	Supported
Germany	Frankfurt	Relay	Supported
Netherlands	Amsterdam	IEPL Connection	Supported
France	Paris	Relay	Supported
Switzerland	Zurich	Direct	Depends on the platform’s regional policy
Italy	Milan	Direct	Depends on the platform’s regional policy
Other regions
Brazil	São Paulo	Relay	Supported
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Relay	Depends on the platform’s regional policy
South Africa	Johannesburg	Direct	Depends on the platform’s regional policy
Türkiye	Istanbul	Direct	Depends on the platform’s regional policy

Route names describe the primary egress region and how the connection is organized; they do not mean every request follows the same physical path. Carrier routing, the destination service’s entry point and local network conditions can all affect the actual connection.

ROUTE TYPES

Route Types Explained

IEPL, relay and direct routes are not simply quality tiers. They use different entry, transport and egress arrangements, with different use cases and cost structures.

DEDICATED PATH

IEPL Connection

An IEPL connection uses an independently organized international path. Requests first enter through a designated gateway, then travel via dedicated resources to the egress region, reducing unpredictable detours across the public internet. It suits sustained transfers, streaming output, remote meetings, code repository synchronization and tasks that require a continuous connection.

Dedicated resources generally cost more to build and maintain than ordinary public-internet paths, making them better suited to situations where stability comes first. Choose an egress region close to the target service rather than relying only on the “IEPL” label. If the target service is in Japan, a Japan route usually follows a more logical path than an intercontinental egress.

RELAY PATH

Relay Route

A relay route first sends the connection to an entry location, which then forwards it to the target egress. Relaying can avoid a poor direct path between the local network and a remote egress while reorganizing the route for different regions. It balances coverage, cost and connection performance, making it suitable for everyday browsing, file transfers, streaming and general office work.

A relay does not necessarily make the path shorter. Its value is in separating and managing otherwise unpredictable public-internet segments. When a direct route takes a clear detour or becomes unstable, a relay in the same region is often the more practical alternative. Compare whether the actual task can be completed consistently instead of chasing brief speed-test results.

PUBLIC PATH

Direct Route

Direct routes rely mainly on the public internet to carry traffic from entry to egress. Their structure is more straightforward, resource costs are relatively low and they make it easier to offer more long-tail locations. They suit ordinary web access, regional checks, occasional use and tasks that need a specific egress location without sustained high-volume transfers.

Direct-route performance depends more heavily on the local carrier, international gateway and destination network routing. The same region may perform differently on different networks. If a direct route completes the task reliably, there is no need to switch just because of its label; if interruptions persist, troubleshoot in this order: same-region relay, nearby-region relay, then IEPL.

Resource model IEPL Connection

Dedicated international path resources with higher maintenance costs, prioritized for sustained connections and stable transfers.

Balanced option Relay Route

Reorganizes the public-internet path through an entry point, balancing regional coverage and route quality.

Broad coverage Direct Route

Uses the public internet to reach the egress, making it suitable for long-tail locations and general access tasks.

Use-case first

Choose Routes by Task

The goal is not to find one fixed node for every task. First identify the target service, egress region and connection duration, then choose the route type that fits.

Everyday browsing

For documents, news, search and ordinary websites, start with a nearby Asia-Pacific route. If pages open continuously and images and scripts load fully, the route is adequate. These tasks usually do not require a higher-cost dedicated connection, and switching repeatedly based on a single load-time result is not recommended.

If the target site clearly serves a particular region, choose the corresponding egress. When the regional requirement is unclear, start with nearby directions such as Japan, Singapore or Hong Kong, China; if loading failures persist, switch to a same-region relay or IEPL connection.

Streaming

For streaming, matching the content’s region comes first; route type comes second. Account region, licensing catalog, payment details and egress location may all affect what is shown, so “Supported” in the route table describes access capability only and does not change the platform’s own rules.

Connect to the target region before playback, then reopen the app or website so the platform can reassess the egress. If the content page opens but playback is interrupted, switch within the same region from direct to relay or IEPL rather than trying a different region first.

AI Tools

AI websites, IDE plugins and command-line tools often involve streaming output, long-lived connections and repeated requests. These tasks depend more on a stable egress region and continuous sessions. Keep the same region during sign-in, use and API calls, and avoid switching frequently between distant egress locations.

Prioritize an IEPL or relay route in a region where the target service is available. If the page opens but output stops midway, check the local network first, then try another route type in the same region. Developers should also confirm that the terminal, IDE and browser use consistent network settings.

Gaming connections

Gaming performance is affected by local access, carrier routing, game-server location and matchmaking region. A subscription route can improve some international paths, but it cannot replace the game service’s own regional entry point or fix an unstable local wireless network.

Choose an egress close to the game server and observe input response and connection continuity during an actual match. If several route types are available in the same region, test a relay first, then an IEPL connection. Do not rely only on browser speed tests; web transfers and real-time interaction have different network characteristics.

Remote work

Remote meetings, business dashboards, code repositories and cloud documents typically require persistent connections. Prioritize an IEPL or relay route near the office service’s entry point, and keep the egress region unchanged during work. Frequent region changes after sign-in may trigger security checks by the destination service.

If the company system restricts source regions, select only an approved egress location. Connect successfully before starting meetings, synchronization tools or remote desktops, and decide whether to switch routes only after the task ends to avoid interrupting an active session.

Switching method

Identify the Problem Before Switching

An orderly switching process makes it easier to determine whether the problem comes from the local network, egress region or destination service.

Keep the target region unchanged

First confirm which egress region the target service requires. If the region is already correct, switch only between route types—for example, from direct to relay—instead of moving straight to another country. This helps rule out changes in regional policies.

Complete a full reconnection

After switching, disconnect the old connection, connect to the new route and reopen the target app. Browser tabs, desktop clients and command-line processes may retain old sessions; changing only the node name may not immediately rebuild an existing connection.

Validate with the real task

For web browsing, check whether page resources load completely; for streaming, check the content page and continuous playback; for AI tools, check sign-in, streaming output and follow-up requests; for office work, check meetings and synchronization. Validation should match the actual use case.

Record working combinations

After completing a task reliably, record the target region, route type and use case. Reuse the same combination first next time. If the local carrier or target platform changes its routing, troubleshoot from a backup route in the same region to avoid aimless switching.

100+ countries / 150+ connections

Coverage Is More Than a Node Count

The number of regions determines the available egress range, while route types determine how connections reach those egresses. A practical coverage structure combines nearby regions, major international service locations and long-tail egresses, with multiple route types for frequently used directions.

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