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International Routes by Use Case

First check which region the service requires, then compare connection paths. The country indicates the egress location; the route type describes how traffic is carried. To confirm whether streaming, login or work functions as expected, test it in the application itself.

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Region / City / Type

Browse Routes by Region

The table below is a reference to regions and route types, intended to explain how different combinations may be used. It is not a list of currently available servers. Check the route list in the user panel after logging in for the regions, cities and types currently available.

Regional and route type reference · Check the user panel for currently available options
Country / Region	City	Route type	Streaming availability
Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong, China	Hong Kong	IEPL dedicated line	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
Japan	Tokyo	Transit	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
Japan	Osaka	Direct	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
Singapore	Singapore	IEPL dedicated line	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
Australia	Sydney	Transit	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
Australia	Melbourne	Direct	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
North America
United States	Los Angeles	Direct	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
United States	Seattle	Transit	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
United States	New York	Transit	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
Canada	Vancouver	Direct	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
Canada	Toronto	Transit	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
Europe
Italy	Milan	Transit	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
Switzerland	Zurich	Direct	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
Germany	Frankfurt	Transit	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
United Kingdom	London	Direct	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
France	Paris	Transit	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
Other regions
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Transit	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
Brazil	São Paulo	Transit	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
South Africa	Johannesburg	Direct	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements
Turkey	Istanbul	Transit	Check availability with your account and the platform’s regional requirements

Nearby regions don’t guarantee the same route

For Asia-Pacific connections, you might start by comparing egress locations such as Hong Kong, Japan or Singapore, but geographic distance is only one factor. Your local carrier’s routing, access method and the destination website’s location all affect the experience. Different routes in the same region may also use different entry points. A route that works well for everyday browsing doesn’t mean another route in that region will perform the same way.

When choosing North America, Europe or other regions, start with the destination service’s regional requirements. Work systems may specify an access region, while streaming accounts may be affected by catalog availability and licensing rules. If you don’t need a specific region, there’s no need to add routing complexity by choosing a more distant city. If you do, don’t switch egress locations based on map distance alone.

Understanding connection paths

Dedicated lines, transit and direct routes

Route types help explain how traffic travels; they don’t establish a fixed speed ranking. The descriptions below explain these technical categories in general. Check the panel for details on how each route is connected and where it exits.

Route type · IEPL

IEPL dedicated lines: focus on the transport path

IEPL usually refers to an international Ethernet private line, using carrier-provided dedicated transport to connect different locations. Unlike a typical public internet route, it differs in how some parts of the transmission path are arranged—not in providing the same acceleration to every application. The path from you to the entry point and from the egress to the destination service still matters, so the name of a dedicated line is not an end-to-end performance guarantee.

If your regular work involves extended meetings, remote desktops or sustained data exchange, consider comparing an IEPL dedicated line, provided it meets the destination region’s requirements. During testing, check whether sessions stay connected, interactions remain responsive and repeated reconnections occur during your usual hours. Loading a webpage alone is often not enough to assess how well a route supports extended work.

Dedicated transport often involves different procurement and maintenance costs from those of the public internet. But route costs do not directly determine your plan price or data allowance. This page does not list separate prices by route type. Check plan fees, data and availability on the plans page and in the user panel.

Extended work sessionsMeetings and remote collaborationSession continuity

Route type · Transit

Transit: routing traffic through an entry point

A transit route first sends the connection to an intermediate entry point, then carries it along a subsequent link to the egress. Its value lies in offering an alternative path: if the direct route from your local network to the target egress doesn’t suit an application, the intermediate entry point may change the routing experience. An extra hop doesn’t necessarily make a connection slower or faster; the entire path determines the result.

For everyday browsing, research and AI tool access, compare transit with other route types in the same target region. Don’t rely only on the client showing a successful connection. Open the pages you use, complete real interactions and check that your account works as expected. If only one app has an issue, check its regional policies and your account status before switching routes.

Transit costs depend on entry resources, transmission and egress arrangements; the name alone doesn’t indicate whether it’s cheaper than other route types. It also doesn’t change how a platform evaluates your IP, account or payment region. Keep a route you’ve tested and note what you use it for, rather than switching between regions repeatedly.

Everyday browsingAI tool accessCompare entry paths

Route type · Direct

Direct: relies more directly on your local network path

A direct route usually means the client connects to the relevant service entry point without the additional transit hop indicated by a transit route. “Direct” describes how the connection is arranged; it doesn’t mean data travels without other network equipment or establish a particular egress identity. Public internet routing, your local carrier and the destination service’s connectivity still affect the experience.

If the path from your local network to the target region suits your application, a direct route may work well for everyday use. Test it the same way as other route types: use the same device, network and task to compare webpage interactions, file transfers or playback against your needs. Retest after changing network environments; previous results may not carry over.

A direct route may use fewer intermediate transport segments, but that doesn’t determine its price or performance. For sustained work, suitability matters more than the name; for streaming, whether the platform accepts the current egress matters more than the route label. If something goes wrong, try another route in the same region first, then consider changing the egress region.

International websitesCheck your local carrier’s routingRetest after changing networks

Use case → Region → Route

Choose a Route by Use Case

Start with real tasks to assess a route, then decide which ones to save. Different tasks may call for different options; you don’t have to use the same egress for every application.

Browsing / research

Everyday browsing: test the whole page

For websites without a specific regional requirement, start by comparing convenient regions. Beyond loading the homepage, try site search, image display, sign-in and attachments. Opening one page doesn’t mean its other services use the same route. If some content consistently fails, check your client rules and browser settings first, then compare transit, direct or IEPL dedicated routes in the same region. This helps distinguish a rules issue from a regional one.

Video / catalogs

Streaming: follow the platform’s regional rules

First check which region offers the content you want and whether your account has the required access. Then check the catalog, actual playback and picture quality settings—not just the platform homepage. Loading the homepage and playing specific content are different tests; playback restrictions may also relate to your account, device, browser or platform policies. IEPL, transit and direct route labels don’t guarantee streaming support. For more troubleshooting steps, see the streaming guide.

AI / interactive tools

AI tools: check regional access and session stability

Before accessing an AI tool, check the service’s supported regions, account eligibility and any organizational requirements. A working route doesn’t mean your account can use every feature. During testing, go beyond opening the sign-in page: try the conversations, file processing or editor interactions you actually need. Keep the same egress for sessions that are already working; frequent region changes may trigger additional account checks. Tools such as Cursor may connect separately to web, authentication and editor services, so check your client rules for each one.

Gaming / multiplayer

Gaming: check server region and platform rules first

Check the game’s server region, account region and multiplayer requirements first; smooth web browsing alone doesn’t predict how a game will perform. A general-purpose subscription service and a service optimized for specific games are not the same thing. VPNCJ makes no gaming performance guarantees on this page. If the game permits this type of connection, test sign-in, matchmaking and actual gameplay in line with platform rules, and check that your client routes the game traffic as intended. For extended multiplayer sessions, focus on connection consistency rather than repeatedly switching cities.

Work / collaboration

Work: follow organizational requirements and keep a working route

Work systems may have specific requirements for access regions, authentication and connection methods. Follow your organization’s policies before choosing a network route. If you also need a corporate connection, note that multiple clients may compete to control system routing; don’t change organizational security settings while troubleshooting. Test meetings, remote desktops, code hosting and file collaboration separately. VPNCJ supports unlimited simultaneous devices, but device count and data allowance are separate considerations. Plan multi-device use around your plan’s data allowance.

Checking connection results

From connected to working

Keep comparison conditions consistent

When comparing routes, keep the device, local network and task as consistent as possible. Home internet and public Wi-Fi can connect differently, so a result after switching networks can’t be attributed to the egress route alone. First check that your local network is working, then confirm the client is enabled, the rules match and the target app is using the intended path. A connection status only reflects the client’s state; it doesn’t replace testing in the app.

Change one factor at a time

If a website has a problem, first determine whether the entire connection is down or only the target service is affected. Keep the region the same and compare route types to isolate path differences; keep the route unchanged and check account permissions and browser status to rule out app issues. Don’t change the region, client rules and account settings all at once, or it’ll be hard to identify the cause even if things start working again. Save routes you’ve tested under labels such as “Work” or “Streaming” to avoid repeating the same checks.

Note what happened before submitting a ticket

When you need help, include the platform, selected region and route type, where the issue occurs, and whether it persists on another local network. “I can sign in, but playback won’t start” is more useful than “It doesn’t work.” Keep passwords, subscription links and personal information out of screenshots; never post full subscription details in public discussions. Submit an issue through a user panel ticket, or check the Help Center first.

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