International Routes · Regions and Types

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Cross-Border Routes

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This page shows static route examples and guidance on choosing a route; it is not a complete server list. Check the user panel and client for currently available regions, cities, and route types.

Regions and Route Examples

The region identifies the exit location, while the route type describes the connection path. They answer different questions, and neither alone predicts whether a service will work.

Before choosing a route, check whether the service you want to use has region or account requirements. For region-specific content, look for an exit in the relevant location. For general international browsing, start with a geographically closer region. City names identify exit locations; a closer city is not necessarily faster, and no route is guaranteed to suit every network.

The examples below are grouped into Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and other regions. Streaming availability is marked consistently: a region name does not guarantee access to any platform. Catalogs, membership, account region, licensing policies, and how platforms identify exit addresses can all affect the result.

Static route examples · Check the panel for current availability
Country / Region City Route Type Streaming Availability
Asia-Pacific
SingaporeSingaporeIEPLCheck the platform for actual results
Hong KongHong KongIEPLCheck the platform for actual results
JapanTokyoRelayCheck the platform for actual results
JapanOsakaRelayCheck the platform for actual results
South KoreaSeoulRelayCheck the platform for actual results
AustraliaSydneyDirectCheck the platform for actual results
New ZealandAucklandRelayCheck the platform for actual results
North America
United StatesLos AngelesDirectCheck the platform for actual results
United StatesSeattleRelayCheck the platform for actual results
United StatesNew YorkRelayCheck the platform for actual results
CanadaVancouverRelayCheck the platform for actual results
CanadaTorontoDirectCheck the platform for actual results
Europe
SwitzerlandZurichRelayCheck the platform for actual results
GermanyFrankfurtRelayCheck the platform for actual results
United KingdomLondonDirectCheck the platform for actual results
FranceParisRelayCheck the platform for actual results
NetherlandsAmsterdamDirectCheck the platform for actual results
SwedenStockholmRelayCheck the platform for actual results
Other Regions
BrazilSão PauloRelayCheck the platform for actual results
South AfricaJohannesburgRelayCheck the platform for actual results
United Arab EmiratesDubaiRelayCheck the platform for actual results
TurkeyIstanbulDirectCheck the platform for actual results

IEPL, Relay, and Direct Routes

Route names describe how a connection is organized. Consider cost, stability, and local access conditions together rather than ranking routes by name alone.

IEPL

IEPL: A dedicated international connection

IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line that carries connections between regions over a dedicated link. Compared with routes that rely mainly on public internet routing, this approach puts more emphasis on managing the connection path. It may suit use cases sensitive to sustained connectivity, such as remote work, longer video calls, or recurring web tasks during busy evening hours.

Dedicated-line resources typically cost more to procure and maintain, but that does not mean every part of the path—from your device to the destination website—uses a dedicated line. Your local wireless network, ISP, entry connection, and destination service all affect performance. Test with the apps you actually use during your usual hours, and check whether sessions stay connected and pages load without repeated retries. “Dedicated line” is not a guarantee for every connection.

Example: Singapore · IEPL Example: Hong Kong · IEPL
RELAY

Relay: Routing through an intermediate node

A relay route sends the connection to an intermediate access point before forwarding it to the destination exit. It is not necessarily a shorter route; it uses inter-network connections to improve routing in some access environments. If the path from your local ISP to the destination region is less than ideal, a relay may be worth comparing.

Relay routes use access, forwarding, and exit resources. They typically involve more coordination and operating costs than a simple direct connection, though actual costs depend on routing and resource procurement. The extra hop also means more path conditions to consider. When browsing, streaming, or using AI tools, keep the exit region the same and change only the route type to see whether the difference comes from the route or the destination region.

Example: Japan · Relay Example: Switzerland · Relay
DIRECT

Direct: Primarily using public internet routing

A direct route generally connects the client to the destination exit over the public internet, without an additional dedicated relay link. Its path is more straightforward and may suit locations with good connectivity to the exit region. Use it as a starting point for everyday reading, web searches, or general file access, then decide whether to keep it based on how your apps perform.

Compared with routes that use an additional relay or dedicated line, direct routes typically require simpler path resources. This does not indicate a separate price for any particular route in a VPNAct plan. Direct connections are not necessarily slower than relays; performance can vary by ISP and time of day. If a route works during the day but performs poorly in the evening, compare other paths on the same device and app rather than assuming the device is at fault.

Example: United States · Direct Check the panel for available routes

These cost differences explain how route types work; they do not mean that each type is priced separately. See the plans page for plan pricing, included data, and billing details. Do not infer unlisted charges from route names.

Choose a Cross-Border Route by Use Case

Start with what you need to do, then choose a region and route. Change one setting at a time to make the cause easier to identify.

Everyday Browsing

For reading web pages, looking up information, and sending or receiving routine messages, start with a nearby exit region that the destination website allows. Open the sites you use and check whether images, sign-in redirects, and attachments all load. Opening the homepage does not confirm that every part of the app is connected.

If only some pages have problems, check the client’s split-tunneling rules and confirm that the relevant domains use the expected route. You can keep a regular route and a few alternatives, but there’s no need to switch regions every time you open a page. Frequent exit changes may prompt websites to recheck your sign-in.

Streaming

For streaming, check the region associated with the catalog you want, then test playback. Finding a title, opening its details page, and playing it are separate steps; verify them using your own account. If the platform reports a region mismatch, check the exit region and account eligibility, then try another route in the same region instead of switching to an unrelated one.

Video quality depends on your home network, playback device, the platform’s automatic quality selection, and the route. Let a video play and try seeking to see whether it buffers repeatedly. This page does not guarantee ongoing access to any platform or catalog. For more details, see the streaming guide.

AI Tools

Before using ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, check which regions the service currently supports and whether your account is eligible. After choosing an exit region, test sign-in, send a request, wait for a complete response, and try any file handling you need. Seeing the website interface only confirms that the static page loads; it does not verify that the features work.

Long responses depend on a stable connection. If a response stops partway through, note when it happened, keep the region the same while comparing other routes, then check browser extensions and client rules. Avoid repeatedly switching regions during the same work session. For account notices and request errors, see the AI guide.

Gaming

For gaming, use the game server’s region as your main reference, not the store page or launcher language. Check that the client can handle the game’s network traffic and that the routing rules include the actual game process. A successful launcher update does not mean in-game traffic follows the same route.

An international route subscription is not the same as a dedicated gaming acceleration service tuned for each game. Test sign-in, matchmaking, and connection stability outside important matches. If the game does not work well with the current proxy setup, keep your original connection and tell support the game name and when the issue occurs.

Remote Work

For work, prioritize session continuity and consistency with your account region. After choosing an exit, test document editing, file uploads, meeting audio and video, and enterprise sign-in redirects. Corporate single sign-on and internal resources may require a specific network path. Follow your organization’s security policies and do not change settings on managed devices without authorization.

VPNAct allows unlimited simultaneous connections, but each device still needs its own configuration checked. When multiple devices are uploading, syncing, or in meetings, check whether your local network is congested. Prepare alternative routes before important meetings, then stick with a configuration you have tested. If something goes wrong, save your work before switching.

Connection Testing and Routine Maintenance

After the client shows Connected, make sure the app you want to use is actually taking the selected route.

Troubleshoot in a consistent order to avoid repeated switching

  1. Check where your configuration came from. Get your subscription from the user panel and update it in the client. An older configuration may retain names or groups that have since changed. Do not import configurations from unknown sources or share your subscription publicly.
  2. Check the selected route. Confirm the region, city, and route type currently in use. An automatic selection group may choose a different route from the one you selected manually, so identify which selection method is active when testing.
  3. Check the exit and routing rules. Confirm that the exit region is what you expect, then test the app itself. In rule-based mode, different apps may use different paths, so one page in your browser cannot confirm the status of every app.
  4. Compare with your local network. If several apps have problems, try a different network connection and check your Wi-Fi signal and background transfers. If only one app is affected, check its permissions, regional policies, and relevant routing rules first.
  5. Keep details about the issue. Note your device platform, route name, time of the issue, app message, and changes you have already tried. Submit these details through a support ticket in the panel; they’re more helpful than simply saying “it won’t connect.” Hide account details and subscription information in screenshots.

Supported platforms: Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux. Get the client and subscription through the user panel. If the route list changes, update your subscription before testing again. Monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date; data add-ons never expire and remain available until used. If a connection fails, also check your plan status and data balance in the panel so an account issue is not mistaken for a route problem.