REGION / EXIT LOCATION
Routes by Region
VPNQM covers 100+ countries and 190+ routes. The examples below group cities and route types by region to illustrate how to choose a route; they are not a complete list of routes for sale or currently available. Check the client after signing in for specific names, types and exit locations.
Why doesn’t the streaming column simply say “supported”? A platform’s catalog, account requirements and exit IP detection can vary by region. A city name is no guarantee of playback. Check the content region and playback in the app you plan to use.
| Country / Region | City | Route Type | Streaming Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | |||
| Japan | Tokyo | IEPL Dedicated Line | Check by platform and region |
| Singapore | Singapore | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| Hong Kong, China | Hong Kong | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| South Korea | Seoul | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| Australia | Sydney | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| North America | |||
| United States | Los Angeles | IEPL Dedicated Line | Check by platform and region |
| United States | Seattle | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| United States | New York | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| Canada | Toronto | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| Canada | Vancouver | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| Europe | |||
| Germany | Frankfurt | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| United Kingdom | London | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| France | Paris | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| Switzerland | Zurich | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| Other Regions | |||
| Brazil | São Paulo | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Transit | Check by platform and region |
| India | Mumbai | Transit | Check by platform and region |
The table scrolls horizontally. It shows exit locations and route categories; it does not rank speeds or imply that broader regional coverage translates into better performance for any individual route.
PATH / HOW TRAFFIC FLOWS
IEPL, Transit and Direct
Route types describe network paths, not performance ratings. Results can vary with your local network, destination website and time of use, even for the same route type.
Dedicated Network Path
IEPL usually refers to an international Ethernet private line. These routes use dedicated network segments to connect network endpoints, sending some international traffic over a more controlled path. This describes how the link is arranged; it does not mean every segment from your device to the destination website uses a dedicated line.
These paths generally require more resources and maintenance. They may be worth testing first for long sessions, sustained transfers and apps sensitive to connection fluctuations, such as video calls or ongoing AI conversations. Your local connection, exit environment and destination server still affect results; an IEPL label alone cannot predict your experience.
Via an Entry Point to an Exit
A transit route sends traffic to an access node first, then forwards it toward the destination region. Its purpose is not simply to add a hop, but to organize the connection between entry and exit points. If your local network connects more smoothly to a particular entry point, transit may suit your current setup better than a direct connection to a distant exit.
Transit uses entry, onward transport and exit resources. Costs depend on the specific combination, so transit cannot be universally ranked above or below another route type. You can start by testing transit routes for everyday browsing, app updates and region-specific content. Focus on whether the target app works consistently, not just which city appears in the route name.
Fewer Forwarding Hops
In route classifications, direct usually means your device connects to a remote node without an additional service transit entry point. It relies more heavily on the public network path between your local network and that node. The path is simpler, but changes in public cross-border routing can have a more direct effect on your connection.
Direct routes usually reduce some transit resource overhead, but that does not necessarily mean a lower price or faster performance in every situation. Also distinguish this from “direct” in routing rules: “Domestic websites → Direct” means requests use your local network rather than an international exit. It is not the name of an international server route in the table.
How Route Costs Can Inform Your Choice
Dedicated network segments, transit entry points and public networks use different resource arrangements, but those technical differences do not directly determine VPNQM plan price differences. Compare plans by price, data and billing terms; choose routes based on your target app and actual connection results. A higher-cost path does not mean every website will load faster, and a simpler path is not automatically a better fit.
If your connection fluctuates during peak hours, keep the app and destination region the same, then try another route available in the client. This limits the variables and helps you tell whether the change came from the route or the app. If you change regions, apps and rules all at once, it is hard to know what fixed the connection. See plan pricing for billing details, or read the service selection guide for technical guidance.
RULE / WHICH APP USES WHICH ROUTE
Choose an Exit by App
Smart routing assigns different requests to suitable paths instead of sending every app through the same region. The following are configuration ideas; check the results in the target app.
Everyday Browsing
You can route international websites, research and documents separately from domestic websites. Domestic websites → Direct keeps local traffic on its local path; send international websites through an international route available in the client. This avoids sending content that is already accessible locally through a remote exit and prevents unnecessary detours.
If a page opens but its images or attachments fail to load, first check whether those assets come from different domains. A rule matching the main page domain does not mean its asset domains use the same route. Checking whether requests related to the app use the intended exit is more targeted than sending all traffic through one region.
Streaming and Video
For streaming, identify the content region first, then check account requirements and playback. For example, Netflix → Singapore · Transit can illustrate an app routing rule, but it does not mean every account will see the same catalog. The platform’s exit IP detection, content licensing and account region can all affect what appears.
YouTube → Japan · IEPL Dedicated Line is another example of mapping an app to a route. Test an actual video: check loading, seeking and continuous playback rather than just whether the homepage opens. High-resolution playback also depends on your local wireless network, device decoding, player settings and the content itself; a route label cannot guarantee a particular resolution. See streaming details for more ways to check.
AI Tools
ChatGPT → United States · IEPL Dedicated Line shows how to assign an app to a route in a particular region and type. Before using it, check the tool’s regional policies and account eligibility. Check the regions supported by Gemini and other tools separately; access to one app does not guarantee access to another.
AI services typically make different requests for sign-in, conversations, file uploads and ongoing responses. Reaching the homepage only confirms that the page loaded; check the features you need after signing in. Keep related requests from the same app on a consistent exit where possible, and avoid frequent region changes mid-session. If a response is interrupted, check the connection and rules first, then distinguish account notices from app errors and network issues.
Gaming Connections
First confirm the game server region, then check whether the client can route the network requests the game actually uses. The launcher, downloads and gameplay may connect to different addresses. Opening the game’s website in a browser does not prove that gameplay traffic follows the intended route.
Choose a route by checking the target game region rather than assuming a closer location will work better. Check that login, matchmaking and ongoing gameplay work, and avoid changing exits mid-match. This page does not promise game-specific optimization or provide unverified performance rankings. If the client cannot route the game’s traffic, confirm compatibility before deciding whether it suits your use case.
Meetings and Remote Work
Choose a route based on whether it lets you complete your work without interruptions. For video calls, check audio, video and screen sharing; for collaborative documents, check editing and saving; for file services, check uploads and downloads. A website’s loading speed alone is not a substitute for testing these workflows.
You can assign international collaboration tools to a verified, consistent exit and keep domestic work websites on a direct route. Follow your organization’s requirements for corporate intranets, identity verification and designated work connections; do not change those rules casually. VPNQM has no device limit and supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux. Results can still vary across devices, so check each one separately; client permissions, local networks and app settings can all make a difference.
VERIFY / KEEP VARIABLES CLEAR
Verify After Switching Routes
A connected status in the client is only the starting point. Next, check which route the app actually uses and whether it completes the task you need.
Check the Rules, Then the Exit
In the client, check that your current subscription is loaded, the selected route is available and the target app’s traffic is assigned to the intended rule. If the rule is Direct, the app may still use your local network even after you switch international routes. If the rule points to another group, check that group’s current selection rather than relying only on the region shown on the main screen.
To check your browser’s current exit, use IP Check. Note that the result only reflects the exit used for that browser request; it does not prove that other apps use the same route. With split routing, different apps may use different exits by design. Check the client’s rule-matching information to understand what is happening.
Keep the Region the Same and Compare Route Types
If an app that used to work starts loading incorrectly, first check your local network and the app itself. Then, look for an alternative route to the same destination region. Change one setting at a time and repeat the operation that failed. This reduces the chance of interrupting a session with a region change and makes it easier to reproduce the issue.
If the issue affects only one platform, check its account notices or service status. If several international apps fail at once, check the client connection and local network. Switching routes may not resolve account eligibility, content licensing or an app outage. Identifying the source of the problem helps avoid repeatedly trying unrelated exits.
Report a Reproducible Issue
If you need help, open a support ticket from the user panel. Include the platform you use, the route name shown in the client, the target app, the action that caused the issue and what happened after switching routes. Do not share passwords, full subscription URLs or screenshots containing account credentials. Before sharing an error message, check it for personal information.