International Routes / Region Index

Global nodes and international routes

Choose an exit region first, then compare route types. Coverage indicates available destinations; actual performance also depends on your local network and the service you’re accessing.

Countries covered: 90+
International routes: 230+
Simultaneous connections: Unlimited devices

This page is a static preview of regions and route types, not a complete subscription list, and does not show real-time performance. Check the subscription list after signing in for current routes, names and status.

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Route Preview by Region

The table groups locations into Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and other regions. Hong Kong and similar locations are listed by country or region. A city may have multiple access paths, so its name alone does not indicate connection quality.

For streaming, “Check with the target service” means you should verify access based on the platform’s regional policies, account status and current exit location. It is not a promise that all content will be available. The table is a guide to route selection; it does not guarantee ongoing availability in any region or equate route type with access rights.

International Route Preview: Check the Subscription List for Available Options
Country / Region	City	Route Type	Streaming Support
Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong SAR, China	Hong Kong	IEPL	Check with the target service
Singapore	Singapore	Relay	Check with the target service
Japan	Tokyo	IEPL	Check with the target service
Japan	Osaka	Relay	Check with the target service
South Korea	Seoul	Relay	Check with the target service
Australia	Sydney	Direct	Check with the target service
New Zealand	Auckland	Direct	Check with the target service
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Relay	Check with the target service
North America
United States	Los Angeles	Relay	Check with the target service
United States	Seattle	Relay	Check with the target service
Canada	Toronto	Direct	Check with the target service
Mexico	Mexico City	Direct	Check with the target service
Europe
Italy	Milan	Direct	Check with the target service
France	Paris	Direct	Check with the target service
United Kingdom	London	Relay	Check with the target service
Germany	Frankfurt	Relay	Check with the target service
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Direct	Check with the target service
Sweden	Stockholm	Direct	Check with the target service
Spain	Madrid	Direct	Check with the target service
Switzerland	Zurich	Direct	Check with the target service
Other Regions
Brazil	São Paulo	Direct	Check with the target service
Chile	Santiago	Direct	Check with the target service
South Africa	Johannesburg	Direct	Check with the target service
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Relay	Check with the target service

On narrow screens, swipe horizontally to view all columns. Region names indicate the exit location, not the full route from you to the destination website.

Geographic Distance and Actual Network Paths

For everyday browsing, start with a nearby exit region that the target service allows. If you need content from a specific region, first make sure the service’s regional requirements are met. An exit close to you may not be close to the destination website, and peering between network operators also affects the route. Geographic distance alone is not a performance ranking.

North American and European routes suit tasks that require an exit in those regions. Other exits can serve access needs tied to a specific location. If your task doesn’t depend on a local service, there’s no need to take a longer route just to use a less common region. Coverage spans 230+ routes across 90+ countries; the preview illustrates how to choose a route and should not be used to estimate total coverage from the number of rows.

Assess Access Path and Exit Region Separately

Route Types and Trade-Offs

IEPL, relay and direct describe how a route is organized. They are not protocol names or fixed speed tiers.

IEPL / How the Cross-Border Segment Is Routed

IEPL: Dedicated Transport Segment

IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line. Its key distinction is that the cross-border segment uses dedicated transport resources rather than relying entirely on public-internet routing. This approach aims to reduce uncertainty caused by changes to shared routes. Your local connection, the connection to the entry point, and the route from the exit to the target service still matter; the characteristics of one segment are not an end-to-end guarantee.

This route can suit office work, remote collaboration and other tasks that need a sustained connection. Compare continuity in the applications you actually use—for example, whether documents keep saving and meetings avoid repeated reconnections—rather than relying on the route name alone. When public networks are congested in the evening, compare the dedicated route with other paths in the same region under the same conditions.

Dedicated transport generally involves higher procurement and maintenance costs, but a higher cost does not automatically mean faster access to every website. VPNSound plan prices are listed on the plans page. This section explains technical cost differences; it does not infer the cost of a specific route, exclusive resources or a performance ceiling.

For tasks that need a sustained connectionStill affected by your local connection

Relay / How Entry and Exit Points Work Together

Relay: Traffic Forwarded Through an Intermediate Node

A relay route uses a forwarding node between you and the destination exit. You connect to an entry point first, then travel through subsequent links to the exit; the entry and exit locations don’t have to match. An extra node doesn’t necessarily make the connection worse. If the entry point has better peering and the onward route is more suitable, the overall connection may perform better than a route that looks shorter on paper.

Relay routes are worth comparing for everyday browsing, access that requires a specific exit region, or an unstable connection from your local network to a remote destination. Performance depends on how each segment’s routing works together, so “fewer hops are always better” is an oversimplification. If you change local network providers, recheck whether the entry point that worked before is still a good fit.

Relay routes use resources for the entry point, forwarding and exit, so their setup is usually more complex than a simple direct path. That doesn’t let us rank the actual cost of individual routes on this service. A relay is not the same as an IEPL line: forwarding does not mean the cross-border segment uses dedicated transport. Check the route type shown in your subscription.

Understand entry and exit separatelyCheck against your local network

Direct / Public-Internet Routing

Direct: Connect to the Destination Exit

Direct usually means the client connects to the destination exit node without an additional service-side relay entry point. It doesn’t mean the data passes through only one network device or that you connect directly to the destination website. The path still includes your local access network, carrier peering and international transport, all of which can affect performance.

Direct can suit everyday access when the route from your location to the exit is working well, and it can serve as a baseline for comparing routes in the same region. If it reliably handles your tasks, there’s no need to rule it out just because the name sounds simple. If public routes are congested during the hours you use them, compare a relay or dedicated route instead of repeatedly switching protocols on the same path.

Direct routes generally require fewer resources for additional forwarding, but actual costs still depend on exit resources and peering conditions. A simpler technical setup does not mean fewer content-access permissions. Streaming platforms and AI services consider factors such as exit location and account status; the “direct” label alone cannot predict access.

Useful as a route baselineDoesn’t mean a direct connection to the website

Choose by Task, Not by Label

Choose a cross-border route for your needs

Regional requirements determine which options are available; route performance helps you choose what to use day to day. Keeping a backup route that works on your current network is more useful than frequently switching regions.

Everyday Browsing

First check whether the sites you use have regional requirements, then choose a nearby exit with a reliable route. Check that pages open, images load and internal links work consistently; don’t stop at the homepage. If one site has a problem while others work, distinguish a site-specific issue from a route issue before switching. Once you’ve chosen your primary region, keep another route type in the same region for comparison.

Streaming and Video

First check which regions the platform allows and whether your account meets its requirements. Then test the content page, playback and seeking. Opening the platform homepage doesn’t mean the content will play, and visible content doesn’t mean your account has permission to watch it. Continuous playback is useful for checking connection stability, but video quality also depends on platform policies, device decoding and your local network. This page does not guarantee that a route will consistently support a particular catalog or video quality.

AI Tools Access

Check the tool’s official service regions first, then choose an exit that meets its requirements. Signing in, submitting a request and receiving results over time are separate steps, so test each one. Longer generation tasks rely more on an uninterrupted connection; a successful sign-in alone doesn’t show that a route will work reliably over time. Account region, service eligibility and payment requirements are set by the platform. Changing routes does not replace those requirements. For more, see the AI Tools guide.

Gaming and Interactive Apps

First check whether the game client supports the proxy mode you’re using and where the game server is located. Some apps don’t automatically follow your system proxy, so web access doesn’t mean the game uses the same route. Check whether you can sign in, join a session and play without interruptions. If the game server doesn’t use the selected exit, a similar-sounding route name won’t help. International routes are not a game-specific acceleration service.

Work and Remote Collaboration

First check which exit regions and access rules your organization’s systems allow, then test document syncing, file submissions and meeting connections. Keep the exit location consistent during a task so the target system is less likely to treat a change of region as a new sign-in environment. For long sessions, compare connection continuity on a dedicated route and a relay in the same region. For company-managed access systems, follow your administrator’s instructions and avoid running multiple network clients that control the route at the same time.

Connection Check Notes

How to Verify a Route

Change only the condition you’re comparing so each switch has a clear purpose.

Keep Your Device and Local Network Consistent

When comparing routes, use the same device, local network and target task wherever possible. Changes in Wi-Fi signal, background file syncing and heavy transfers from other devices can all affect your results. If ordinary local websites are also having problems, address the connection first; changing a remote exit can’t fix an unstable local Wi-Fi connection. Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux are supported, but proxy settings need to be checked separately on each platform.

Check the Exit and App Route

First check which route the client shows, then use an exit IP check to confirm that the target app is using the expected path. Split-tunneling rules may send different websites through different exits, so checking only a browser won’t cover other apps. If a route’s name changes after a subscription update, verify your selection again to avoid keeping an outdated option that no longer works. Follow the guide for import and verification steps.

Pinpoint Where the Problem Occurs

Describe the issue as “connection won’t establish,” “webpage opens but sign-in fails” or “connection drops after a task starts” rather than simply saying the route is slow. Also note the platform, local network, exit region and route type. Compare another route in the same region first, then decide whether to try a different region. Avoid switching regions repeatedly during sign-in, as this can create more changes to your account’s environment.

Route Selection FAQs

Check coverage, access results and subscription terms separately.

Why doesn’t the table list every route?

VPNSound covers 230+ routes across 90+ countries. This page shows selected cities and route types by region to explain how to choose; it is not a complete list of available routes. Sign in to get your subscription, then refer to the routes currently loaded in your client. If the list doesn’t match what you expect, first check whether the subscription has been updated.

Is an IEPL route always better than a relay or direct route?

Don’t judge by the name alone. IEPL describes how the cross-border transport segment is organized; the overall experience still depends on your local connection, the route from the exit to the target service and what your app needs. First meet the target service’s regional requirements, then compare connection continuity during real tasks to find the best fit for your network.

Can I use the same route on multiple devices?

There’s no limit on simultaneous devices. Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux are supported. Get and import the subscription separately on each device. Split-tunneling modes and app settings can vary by device, so even after confirming a route works on one device, check the target app’s actual path on your others.

Why can’t I access content after changing the exit?

The target service may also check your account region, subscription eligibility, device environment and current exit status. A successful route connection only means the connection was established; it doesn’t mean the platform has granted access to the content. Check the service’s own notices and official requirements first, then determine whether the issue is related to the route. Changing regions does not guarantee content access.

Which subscription terms should I know before testing routes?

VPNSound offers monthly subscriptions and data packages. See plan prices for details. Monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date; data packages remain available until used and never expire. Payment is accepted via Alipay / WeChat Pay / USDT, and there’s a 60-day no-questions-asked refund policy. See the Terms of Service for the full refund policy.