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DIRECTORY / REGION

Browse Routes by Region

The table below provides a representative index of regions and route types to illustrate coverage and selection options. Actual available endpoints depend on the subscription content shown after login; routes may change due to maintenance, traffic management, or regional policies.

Country or region	City	Route type	Streaming support
Asia-Pacific Routes
Japan	Tokyo	IEPL Dedicated Line	Supported
Japan	Osaka	Relay	Supported
Singapore	Singapore	IEPL Dedicated Line	Supported
Hong Kong, China	Hong Kong	Relay	Check by platform
South Korea	Seoul	Relay	Supported
Taiwan, China	Taipei	Relay	Check by platform
Australia	Sydney	Direct	Supported
North America Routes
United States	Los Angeles	IEPL Dedicated Line	Supported
United States	San Jose	Relay	Supported
United States	New York	Direct	Check by platform
Canada	Toronto	Relay	Supported
Canada	Vancouver	Direct	Check by platform
Mexico	Mexico City	Direct	Check by platform
European Routes
United Kingdom	London	IEPL Dedicated Line	Supported
Germany	Frankfurt	Relay	Supported
France	Paris	Relay	Supported
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Direct	Check by platform
Switzerland	Zurich	Direct	Check by platform
Italy	Milan	Direct	Supported
Spain	Madrid	Direct	Check by platform
Routes in Other Regions
Brazil	São Paulo	Relay	Supported
Argentina	Buenos Aires	Direct	Check by platform
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Relay	Supported
South Africa	Johannesburg	Direct	Check by platform
Türkiye	Istanbul	Direct	Check by platform

ROUTE / TYPE

Understanding Route Types

Route names describe how data is organized from the local network to the target region. Different types are not fixed rankings of suitability; endpoint distance, carrier interconnection, the target service’s region, and current network conditions all affect real-world performance.

TYPE / IEPL

IEPL Dedicated Line

An IEPL dedicated line uses a controlled international transmission path. Data typically enters through a designated access point before reaching the target region through a clearly organized international link. Compared with routes that rely entirely on hop-by-hop forwarding over the public internet, this type places greater emphasis on path stability, congestion control, and consistent inter-carrier connectivity.

It suits long video calls, remote desktops, large-file collaboration, continuous transfers, and other use cases sensitive to connection fluctuations. When choosing one, prioritize the target region: use a Japan endpoint for services in Japan, and compare the relevant European endpoints for European business systems rather than ranking route type ahead of location.

The cost structure is typically higher than that of standard relay and direct routes because link resources, access scheduling, and maintenance are more concentrated. The higher cost reflects how the path is organized; it does not mean every time period, local network, or target website will produce the same result.

TYPE / RELAY

Relay Route

A relay route places an intermediate endpoint between the local network and the target exit. The connection first reaches a nearby access region or one with stronger interconnection, then travels to the final city through the relay link. Its main value is reorganizing a path that may be affected by carrier interconnection, so cross-region traffic does not rely entirely on default routing.

These routes suit everyday websites, AI tools, streaming, and general remote collaboration, making them a broadly useful option. If a direct endpoint loads slowly, struggles with long connections, or changes noticeably in the evening, try a relay endpoint in the same region. If the target service is region-sensitive, keep the target country unchanged and switch only the route type within that region.

Relay routes typically cost more than direct routes but less than dedicated lines. They balance coverage and scheduling flexibility, making it easier to provide multiple endpoints in one region. Because the path includes an intermediate hop, actual performance depends on the access, relay, and exit segments together—not just the exit city.

TYPE / DIRECT

Direct Route

A direct route primarily uses public internet routing to reach the target exit without a dedicated international relay endpoint. Its structure is more straightforward and regional coverage is easier to expand, making it suitable for long-tail regions, specific content areas, and temporary access needs.

When the local carrier has a strong interconnection path to the target region, a direct route can handle web browsing, research, account-region checks, and occasional access. For distant regions, it may pass through more network segments. If the connection fluctuates, first try a nearby city or a relay in the same region instead of repeatedly changing device settings.

Direct routes generally have lower link costs and greater coverage flexibility, but they are more sensitive to changes in the public network. They work well as regional and backup endpoints; “more direct” does not by itself mean faster. The target location, local carrier, and time of access remain important factors.

SELECTION / USE CASE

Choose a Route by Use Case

Start with the region where the target service is located, then compare route types within that region. Establishing the geographic direction first usually makes the source of a problem easier to identify than repeatedly switching between countries.

USE / BROWSE

Everyday Browsing

For international websites, research, and ordinary web pages, start with a geographically nearby Asia-Pacific endpoint. Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, or South Korea are often useful starting points. Browsing involves DNS resolution, page requests, image loading, and scripts; consistently completing these short connections matters more than chasing a single test result.

If a page opens but images do not load fully, switch from direct to relay within the same region. If only one website is affected, first check whether it restricts the account region or exit area. Do not change the client, route, and browser settings at the same time, or it will be difficult to tell what actually made a difference.

USE / STREAMING

Streaming

Streaming choices depend first on the region of the content catalog. Connect to a Japan endpoint for Japanese content or a United Kingdom endpoint for British content. Platforms may identify more than the route name, including exit location, account region, payment region, cache state, and content rights.

After entering the platform, check whether the home catalog has changed before starting playback. If the catalog is correct but playback stops, switch between an IEPL dedicated line and a relay in the same region. If the catalog has not changed, fully close and reopen the app, and clear the old session if needed. For more details and common fixes, see the Streaming Guide and Streaming Access Guide.

USE / AI

AI Tools

AI tools commonly use web requests, long-lived connections, file uploads, and continuous content delivery at the same time. Prioritize session continuity and a consistent exit region when choosing a route. First select a region where the target tool officially provides service, then compare relay and IEPL dedicated lines there. Stay in the same region during use and avoid repeatedly changing the exit between login, conversations, and uploads.

For login loops, interrupted responses, or failed uploads, close the current session first and switch to another endpoint in the same region. Moving to a completely different country may trigger another regional check. Old browser caches, extensions, and existing login states can also affect the result, so troubleshoot the browser separately from route changes.

USE / GAME

Gaming

Gaming connections should match the actual server region, not the region of the account store. For Asian servers, start by comparing endpoints in Japan, South Korea, and Singapore; for North American servers, try a western United States endpoint first; for European servers, compare Germany, the United Kingdom, or the Netherlands. Choosing the wrong geographic direction adds unnecessary path length.

Keep the route stable before entering a match and avoid switching during the connection process. If login works but the match does not, the authentication service and game server may be in different regions, or the game may use a different transport method. Compare relay and dedicated lines in the same region first, and keep the endpoint that completes the entire process reliably.

USE / WORK

Remote Work

Remote desktops, code repositories, cloud documents, and video calls depend more on connection continuity. Choose an endpoint based on the region of the company system, collaboration platform, or cloud resource. For a target in Singapore, compare Singapore routes first; for a European target, choose the relevant European city rather than prioritizing an endpoint simply because it is closer to your local network.

For sustained work, try an IEPL dedicated line or relay first. Choose the route before connecting and keep the exit region consistent during work. If company systems enforce regional access rules, follow your organization’s security policy. A subscription URL is an account credential and should not be placed in public documents, group chats, or shared screenshots.

METHOD / DIAGNOSIS

How to Evaluate a Route Switch

Route selection is not a one-time speed ranking; it is a match between region, use case, and current network conditions. A fixed troubleshooting order helps reduce unnecessary switching.

Target region

Confirm the service location first

For content platforms, check the target content region; for games, the actual server region; for work, the region of enterprise resources; and for AI tools, the supported service region. When the target is unclear, use a nearby, familiar endpoint as a baseline and adjust based on the result.

Compare within one region

Change only the route type

Keep the country or region unchanged while comparing IEPL dedicated lines, relays, and direct routes. This helps determine whether the difference comes from route structure rather than a change in account region, content catalog, or exit location.

Verify the full flow

Check the complete usage process

Do not stop after confirming that the home page opens. Continue by checking login, content loading, file uploads, continuous playback, or the remote session. A route that completes the full task is the one worth keeping as a regular endpoint.

Keep a backup

Record usable regions

Keep different route types in the same region for common use cases. When the primary endpoint is under maintenance or the local network path changes, switching to a backup in the same region is usually more effective for keeping the account and content regions consistent than selecting a distant region again.

SUMMARY / ROUTING

Principles for Using the Route Directory

The region determines the exit location, the route type determines how the path is organized, and the use case determines what to verify. For everyday browsing, check complete page loading; for streaming, check the catalog and uninterrupted playback; for AI tools, check sessions and uploads; for gaming, check the actual server region; and for remote work, check sustained connectivity and organizational rules.

No route can be defined as universally optimal without considering the local carrier, target service, and time of access. A more reliable method is to identify the target region, compare different paths within that region, and verify the result with the complete task. LrVPN’s 90+ countries / 200+ routes provide room to choose by both region and route type.

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