International Routes · Locations and Network Topology
VPN Server Locations and Selection
Start with your target region, then compare route types. VPNQI covers 120+ countries / 210+ routes. Connection performance also depends on your local network, time of day, and destination service.
This guide groups locations and route types across Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and other regions to show where traffic exits and how it connects. It is a static selection guide, not a live inventory of nodes available to your account, and it does not guarantee that every listed route type is always available in every city. Check your subscription after signing in for the current node names, availability, and protocols. After updating your subscription, check your client’s node list again.
“Country / region” describes the exit location; it does not mean that all data travels only through that region. “City” distinguishes exits within a region. Route type describes the network topology and does not determine whether you qualify for a target website’s account. Streaming availability is labeled by how it is verified, not promised for a particular platform at a particular exit.
Location and Route Type Reference · Available routes depend on your subscription
Country / Region
City
Route Type
Streaming Availability
Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong
IEPL dedicated line
Tested by platform and region
Japan
Tokyo
Relay
Tested by platform and region
Singapore
Singapore
IEPL dedicated line
Tested by platform and region
South Korea
Seoul
Relay
Tested by platform and region
Australia
Sydney
Direct
Tested by platform and region
New Zealand
Auckland
Direct
Tested by platform and region
North America
United States
Los Angeles
Relay
Tested by platform and region
United States
Seattle
Direct
Tested by platform and region
United States
New York
Relay
Tested by platform and region
Canada
Vancouver
Direct
Tested by platform and region
Canada
Toronto
Relay
Tested by platform and region
Mexico
Mexico City
Direct
Tested by platform and region
Europe
Switzerland
Zurich
Direct
Tested by platform and region
United Kingdom
London
Relay
Tested by platform and region
Germany
Frankfurt
Relay
Tested by platform and region
France
Paris
Direct
Tested by platform and region
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Direct
Tested by platform and region
Sweden
Stockholm
Direct
Tested by platform and region
Other Regions
Brazil
São Paulo
Relay
Tested by platform and region
Chile
Santiago
Direct
Tested by platform and region
South Africa
Johannesburg
Direct
Tested by platform and region
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Relay
Tested by platform and region
India
Mumbai
Relay
Tested by platform and region
Turkey
Istanbul
Direct
Tested by platform and region
On narrow screens, scroll the table horizontally. Region, route type, and platform availability are separate dimensions and are not interchangeable.
Assess streaming by checking the actual steps: can you sign in, find the content, and keep playback going? A change in exit region alone does not confirm a good viewing experience.
ROUTE TOPOLOGY
Dedicated Lines, Relay, and Direct
Route type describes how traffic reaches the exit; protocol describes how the client communicates with a node. Consider them separately. The same protocol can run on different network topologies, and the same topology can use different protocols. When choosing a route, look beyond the protocol name, and don’t assume a “dedicated line” will produce the same result for every app.
IEPL
IEPL Dedicated Lines: Focus on the Cross-Border Segment
IEPL usually refers to an international Ethernet private line. As part of a network topology, it carries traffic between access points over dedicated infrastructure rather than relying entirely on public internet routes across borders. The connection from your client to the access point, and from the exit to the target website, may still use other networks. So the term “dedicated line” does not mean the entire route uses one type of connection or that each user gets a separate physical channel.
These routes may suit situations where continuity matters, such as longer video calls, ongoing remote sessions, and access during evening peak hours. Dedicated infrastructure generally involves different procurement and maintenance costs from ordinary direct connections. VPNQI does not list separate add-on prices by route type, so you cannot infer a plan’s specific allocation of dedicated-line capacity from this guide.
Check whether you can complete real tasks continuously rather than relying only on the client’s “connected” status. An unstable local Wi-Fi signal, a busy destination website, or congestion near the exit can all affect performance. If something goes wrong, rule out local access issues first, then compare other available routes in the same region.
RELAY
Relay Routes: Use an Entry Point to Shape the Path
A relay route sends client traffic to an entry point first, then forwards it to the exit. This adds a forwarding step but allows more flexibility in routing: the entry point can be close to your access network, while the next leg carries traffic to the target region. Whether this improves performance depends on the entry point, the forwarding path, and the connection from the exit to the destination service.
Relay routes may suit cases where you need an exit in a particular region but a standard direct connection is unstable. A relay is not automatically faster than a direct route, and a more complex path is not necessarily better. If traffic takes a detour between entry and exit, the extra step may slow connection setup. Compare routes using the same website at similar times rather than drawing conclusions from different tasks.
Costs generally reflect a combination of entry-point resources, forwarded traffic, and exit resources. The actual cost depends on the deployment, so there is no universal ranking. For choosing a route, consistently completing your task matters more than the route label. If you need a backup, keeping one in the same region is easier to troubleshoot than switching regions frequently.
DIRECT
Direct Routes: Fewer Explicit Relay Layers
A direct route typically connects your client to an exit node over the public internet, without an additional service-side relay entry point. The setup is relatively straightforward, but peering between network operators, routing changes, and time of day can still affect the actual path. Cities that look close on a map do not necessarily exchange data over the shortest route.
Direct routes can work well for everyday browsing, checking region-specific content, and situations with good local connectivity. Their resource setup is often simpler, but that does not mean every direct route is cheaper or less stable. The destination region, exit resources, and public internet interconnection quality all affect performance and cost.
If a route works during the day but drops out during evening peak hours, try a relay or dedicated-line option in the same region. If only one website is unavailable, check the site’s status and account messages first. Treating a single-site issue as a route-wide failure can lead to unnecessary switching.
For more on protocol design, mobile resource usage, and how they differ from route topology, see the Protocol Reference. Protocol names are technical classifications; check your subscription and client for current support.
TASK FIRST
Choose a Route by Use Case
A useful selection order is target service, exit region, route type, then specific node. The region meets access requirements, the topology shapes the path, and the node is what you test in practice. Don’t rely on list order to pick a permanent default or switch exits repeatedly during a task. First find a route that lets you complete the task consistently, then choose a backup.
Everyday Browsing: Compare How Fully Pages Load
When visiting international websites, start with a region that meets the site’s requirements. If there are no region requirements, try an exit with a suitable access path. Check that text, images, search, and sign-in all load correctly. If the page framework appears but images keep loading, some resource domains may be taking a different route, or the site itself may be having issues.
There’s no need to choose a more complex route just for its label when browsing. Keep using a direct route if it works well; if pages load incompletely at peak times, compare a relay or dedicated line in the same region. Keep the destination the same after switching so you can tell whether the route made a difference.
Streaming: Check the Region and Account First
Streaming depends on the content region, account access, and connection continuity. Platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, and HBO have different rules; an exit in a particular region is not a universal guarantee of access. First check which region the content belongs to, then use your own account to check the catalog and playback. Don’t assume a result on one platform applies to another.
Once playback starts, check whether you can resume after pausing, seek through the video, and keep watching without interruptions. If the catalog looks right but playback keeps buffering, compare other routes in the same region before switching countries. For a more complete testing process, see the Streaming Guide.
AI Tools: Keep Your Exit Region Consistent
Access to tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini also depends on service regions, account eligibility, and platform policies. Being able to open a page does not mean your account has access to every feature. Check the whole process: signing in, submitting a request, and receiving a response. If you see an access notice, read the platform’s guidance before deciding whether to change your network route.
Keep the exit region consistent during longer work sessions, and avoid switching nodes while generating or uploading. If a prompt sends but the response stops, check the client connection and local network first, then try a backup in the same region. For related use cases, see the AI Tools Access Guide.
Gaming: Choose Based on the Game Server Location
Choose an exit based on the game’s actual server region, not just your own location. Check whether the game client is using the current network route, then test sign-in, matchmaking, and gameplay continuity. A smooth update download does not guarantee the same performance in a match, because downloads and game sessions may connect to different servers.
Games are more sensitive to brief interruptions, and neither a dedicated line nor a relay replaces testing in practice. Compare available routes during a non-critical session, and note the game region, the stage where the issue occurs, and the time of day. VPNQI makes no performance guarantees for specific games; judge suitability by how your current task performs.
Remote Work: Prioritize Stability for Long Sessions
For remote work, check meetings, document sync, file transfers, and company sign-in. Access to one website does not mean every background connection used by your work apps is functioning. Company accounts may also require a fixed access region or a specific connection method. Follow your organization’s security and access rules before connecting.
Choose a route before a meeting, check audio, video, and screen sharing, and keep a backup available. Switching exits during a session may require reconnecting, so make changes at a suitable time. For longer work sessions, prioritize continuity over route labels. To get help from the service team, submit a ticket through the user panel.
CONNECTION CHECK
Troubleshooting Route Issues
Local connection → Subscription status → Destination service → Backup route in the same region
First confirm that your local network is working. Then check that the client has loaded your subscription, the selected node is connected, and your plan and data are still valid. If no international websites are accessible, check the client mode and local connection first. If only one site has a problem, check its status, your account access, and its region requirements.
Node names and order may change after a subscription update. Check which item is currently selected instead of assuming a saved position still points to the same exit. Rule modes also vary between clients. For setup steps, follow the Getting Started Guide to import your subscription and verify the connection.
When comparing routes, keep your local network, destination service, and time of use as similar as possible, and change one factor at a time. Otherwise, if you switch from Wi-Fi to another connection while also changing regions and protocols, you won’t know which change improved the result. Once you’ve chosen primary and backup routes, a short note about each use case is enough.
Peak-hour congestion can occur on the local connection, the cross-border segment, or the path from the exit to the destination website. Having more nodes does not mean every node performs the same at all times. Compare different topologies in the same region first, then consider nearby regions. If an account requires a specific region, keep that requirement as your priority.
When submitting a ticket, include the platform, client, route name, destination website, error message, and the step where the issue occurred. Don’t include your password or full subscription link. Details about what you were doing make it easier to distinguish account issues from client settings or network path problems. Find the support form in the user panel.
SUBSCRIPTION ACCESS
Subscriptions, Devices, and Access
VPNQI supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux, with unlimited devices. Each device needs its own subscription import and connection check. A working connection on one device does not mean the rules and network access are the same on others. Sign in to get your subscription and access the client downloads. An active plan is required to access the corresponding downloads.
Monthly plans: ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on the activation date. If you upgrade mid-cycle, the price difference is prorated by the remaining days. Data packs: ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB. Data is valid until used and never expires. Choose a billing option based on your usage; the number of regions or devices does not determine your data allowance.
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