Region / Route / Use case

Global Locations
and International Routes

VPNRB covers 110+ countries and 240+ routes. Start by confirming your destination region, compare route types, then test the connection with the app you plan to use.

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REGION DIRECTORY

Routes by region

The examples below show confirmed regions and route types. They do not represent full coverage or real-time availability. Cities are not guaranteed; check the route list in your subscription for current names.

Example routes by country and region
Country / RegionCityRoute typeStreaming support
Asia-Pacific
Hong KongCheck route listIEPLVerify with the platform
SingaporeCheck route listIEPLVerify with the platform
JapanCheck route listDirectVerify with the platform
North America
United StatesCheck route listRelayVerify with the platform
Europe
GermanyCheck route listDirectVerify with the platform
Other regions · Oceania
AustraliaCheck route listRelayVerify with the platform

How to read the table

A region indicates the route’s listed exit direction, not that every part of its network path is located there. City names help distinguish exit locations, but they alone cannot predict your experience. Your local network, cross-border route and the destination website’s server status all affect results. Route type describes how the connection is arranged; it does not determine streaming availability.

“Verify with the platform” means this page does not guarantee support. Streaming services may consider your exit IP, account region, payment details and content licensing. Reaching a platform’s home page does not guarantee you can play a specific title. For more on how platforms determine your region, see the complete streaming access guide, then test the catalog you want to watch.

PATH REFERENCE

IEPL, relay and direct routes

Route names describe how a connection is structured, not how well it performs. Choose based on your destination, app requirements and actual results—not just the technical term.

IEPL

IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line. In a route, this type of link can carry traffic between regions along a more controlled path. The private-line segment should be distinguished from the final exit: an IEPL label in a client does not mean the entire connection to a destination uses the same type of link, nor does it mean the route’s resources are dedicated to one user.

For ongoing work, longer streaming sessions or tasks that need a persistent connection, compare how these routes perform in practice. Check for repeated reconnections, whether tasks finish successfully and whether performance is consistent at the same time of day. Evening performance can still depend on your local network, access link and the destination platform. Route type alone is no substitute for testing.

Private lines generally require ongoing investment in link capacity, but the service’s overall cost also depends on access, exit and resource configuration. VPNRB plans are priced by data allowance. This page does not infer a route surcharge from the IEPL label or treat the technical name as a performance guarantee.

HK · IEPL / SG · IEPL

Relay

A relay route adds a forwarding node between your connection and the final exit, linking different networks along the way. It addresses how traffic reaches the exit; it does not change the destination service’s account requirements. The relay node and final exit may be in different regions. To determine your access region, check the actual exit and how the destination platform identifies it.

If a direct route to your intended exit performs poorly, a relay route is another option to compare. Use the same tasks—everyday browsing, remote collaboration or visiting international sites—to test different routes. An extra forwarding hop is not necessarily slower or faster. The quality of each network connection and current conditions matter, so the number of hops alone is not enough to judge performance.

Costs reflect forwarding resources, cross-region transmission and exit capacity. A relay route is not inherently cheaper, nor does it automatically support streaming. First confirm the exit region matches your needs, then check page loading, session stability and file transfers. Don’t treat the forwarding method as a label for platform support.

US · Relay / AU · Relay

Direct

Direct usually means the client connects to the selected entry or exit without an additional relay within the same service. “Direct” describes the route architecture; internet traffic still travels through carrier routing and network interconnections. It does not necessarily mean the shortest physical path, or that it will work best on every local network.

Direct routes are worth comparing for everyday websites, research and simpler troubleshooting. If a connection fails, check the client rules, local access and destination website separately rather than assuming the route type is the cause. If another route in the same region performs differently, the comparison may help identify whether a particular network segment is involved.

Direct routes generally use fewer forwarding resources, but cross-region transmission and exit capacity still have costs; the route type alone does not determine the price. Performance in distant regions can also vary with public internet routing. Judge usability with real tasks: check whether pages load fully, apps connect as expected and sessions stay active—not just whether the client says connected.

JP · Direct / DE · Direct
When comparing routes, keep the destination website, device and local connection the same. Change only the selected route to make the results easier to interpret.
TASK MATCHING

Choose a cross-border route by use case

Choose a region to match the service’s availability, then choose a route based on connection performance. Different tasks call for different tests; you do not have to use the same exit for every app.

Everyday browsing

For research, reading international websites or viewing images, first choose a route that meets the site’s regional requirements, then check that the page loads completely. A nearby exit can be a useful starting point, but geographic distance is not the only factor. If text loads but images or attachments do not, check whether the client rules include the relevant resource domains instead of repeatedly switching to distant countries.

Browser cache, extensions and secure DNS settings can also affect results. If one site has a problem, try other sites on the same route first to determine whether the issue is with the platform or the connection. Use IP lookup to check the exit used by your browser, so you can spot cases where the client shows a connection but the browser is still using its previous route.

Streaming

First choose the platform and catalog region you want, then select an appropriate exit. Test by opening the catalog, viewing a title’s details and playing it—not just by checking the login page. Catalog licensing can change, and account and payment regions may also matter. Changing routes does not replace a platform membership or content rights.

A longer playback test gives a better sense of streaming performance than briefly opening a page. If buffering occurs, check your local Wi-Fi and downloads on other devices, then compare other routes in the same region. If only one title is missing, first check whether it is available in that region rather than assuming the route has failed. See the complete streaming access guide for troubleshooting steps.

Accessing AI tools

Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini may determine access based on service region, account status and risk controls. Check the tool’s requirements for your account region, then choose a matching exit. Establishing a connection and being eligible to use an account are separate issues; an account eligibility message does not necessarily indicate a network problem.

Switching regions repeatedly mid-task may trigger another verification check and make issues harder to reproduce. After signing in, keep the same exit while testing chat, file processing or other features. If the page loads but a task fails to submit, note the message and where it occurs, then consult the AI tools access guide to help distinguish network issues from account restrictions.

Gaming

For gaming, distinguish between signing in, downloading game files and connecting to a match. These may use different servers and network paths; being able to sign in does not mean match traffic uses the same route. Choose a region that matches your game server, and check whether the client mode covers the traffic the game requires. Refer to the client documentation for details.

A standard international route subscription is not a guarantee of dedicated acceleration for every game. Follow the platform’s rules if they set requirements for network tools or account regions. If problems occur during a match, first rule out local Wi-Fi issues, then compare routes for the same game region. Avoid switching exits repeatedly during an active session, as this may trigger additional reconnections.

Remote work

For work, route selection often depends on session stability and organizational access requirements. Check whether company systems restrict exit regions or require an administrator to approve access addresses, then choose an appropriate route. Company VPNs, endpoint security software and network acceleration clients may all manage routing. Follow your organization’s instructions and don’t change corporate security settings without authorization.

Test with real work tasks, such as opening a shared document, joining a meeting or accessing approved internal resources. A page loading does not confirm that audio, video and file sync are all working. VPNRB supports unlimited devices at the same time, but each device’s local network and permissions must still be checked. A successful connection on one device does not confirm that others are working.

CONNECTION CHECK

Verify your exit and update routes

Make route selection a repeatable process: connect, confirm your exit, then complete the task. Each step points to a different area to check if something goes wrong.

From subscription to real-world testing

  1. Refresh your subscription. Sign in to the user panel to get your subscription, then refresh the route list in your client. This static page explains regions and route types; the current options in your client are what you can select.
  2. Check that the rules are applied. After choosing a route, make sure the client is handling traffic from the app. System proxy settings, rule mode and the app’s own connection settings can all affect the exit. See the quick-start guide for the setup steps.
  3. Check the exit region. Use an IP lookup to confirm the exit region for your current request, then test the destination app. Different apps may use different routes, so a browser lookup does not automatically reflect the route used by every program.
  4. Record the results. Note the route name, platform, point of failure and any error message. Don’t include your full subscription URL or password in a support ticket. Describe the issue through the user panel support ticket.

Route names, regions and platform checks may change as the service is updated. If your subscription is up to date but you still have connection issues, check the FAQ, then review your account status, client configuration and the destination platform’s messages one by one. Avoid changing several settings at once so you can identify the cause.