120+ countries / 180+ routes. Choose a region that suits your needs, then compare real-world connection performance.
This page offers a regional index and route-selection tips, not live speed tests. City names are for reference; current routes, protocols, and route types are shown in the user panel after login and in your subscription.
Check which service region your target site requires, then look for a matching exit location in your client. The countries and cities below are a search reference, not a complete inventory or a live availability list. Route types have not been verified individually, so check the user panel for details.
Location Reference Index
Country or region
City
Route type
Streaming support
Asia Pacific
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong
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Test after connecting
Singapore
Singapore
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Test after connecting
Japan
Tokyo
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Test after connecting
Japan
Osaka
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Test after connecting
South Korea
Seoul
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Test after connecting
Australia
Sydney
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Test after connecting
North America
United States
Los Angeles
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Test after connecting
United States
San Jose
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Test after connecting
United States
Seattle
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Test after connecting
United States
New York
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Test after connecting
Canada
Vancouver
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Test after connecting
Canada
Toronto
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Test after connecting
Europe
United Kingdom
London
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Test after connecting
Germany
Frankfurt
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Test after connecting
France
Paris
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Test after connecting
Netherlands
Amsterdam
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Test after connecting
Sweden
Stockholm
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Test after connecting
Other
Brazil
São Paulo
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South Africa
Johannesburg
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Test after connecting
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
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Test after connecting
The streaming column says “Test after connecting” because playback depends on more than the exit region. Content rights, account region, subscription permissions, and how a platform identifies the exit address can all matter. Loading the home page does not guarantee that a specific title will play, and finding a title does not mean your account can watch it. Test with your own valid account by playing the content you actually want to watch—not just by checking the home page.
ROUTE TOPOLOGY
Direct, transit, and dedicated routes: what's the difference?
Route type describes how a network path is organized; protocol describes how a client transmits data. They are not the same thing. The explanations below cover general principles and do not mean every VPN65 route uses these topologies or that any one type is always faster. Check the user panel for current offerings.
DIRECT
Direct: the client connects straight to the destination entry point
A direct route typically means the client connects to the remote service entry point over the local network, without a separate relay entry point. The setup is simpler and the connection path easier to understand, making it suitable for everyday browsing and research, especially when routing from your local network to the destination works well. “Direct” does not mean the shortest physical distance: data may still pass through multiple carrier networks, and routing can change with network conditions.
Direct routes usually avoid the cost of a separately provisioned relay, but the experience still depends on exit resources, peering quality, and time of day. If connections slow down in the evening, compare other available entry points in the same region before deciding whether to try a different topology. Don’t infer price or service tier from the route name alone.
Route diagram
Local network → remote entry point → destination service
Watch for: connection quality between your local network and the entry point
RELAY
Relay: routing traffic through an additional entry point
A relay adds a forwarding step between the client and the remote exit. It reorganizes the connection path: your local network reaches a suitable entry point first, which then forwards traffic to the exit. Passing through an additional location does not necessarily make the experience worse. An alternate path may avoid congested peering and improve page loads or sustained transfers, though it can also add latency.
A relay requires maintaining the entry point, forwarding link, and exit resources, making it more complex to operate than a single-endpoint setup. It can be useful when a direct route is unstable or when you want to compare different entry points. Consider both ends: the exit usually determines the region a destination site sees, while the path from your local network to the entry point also affects connection quality.
Route diagram
Local network → relay entry point → remote exit → destination service
Watch for: path quality between the entry point and the exit
IEPL
IEPL: uses dedicated transmission resources
IEPL typically refers to an international Ethernet private line, using dedicated transmission resources provided by a carrier to connect specified endpoints. Unlike paths that rely entirely on public internet peering, it uses a different procurement and capacity-planning model, and may be suited to links requiring sustained connectivity and business continuity. A private line covers only part of the route; local access and the destination network still affect the complete connection.
These resources usually cost more to procure and maintain, but that does not guarantee a fixed speed, dedicated capacity, or performance at any particular time. If the user panel labels a route as a private line, test it under your actual usage conditions rather than treating the label as a result. For video calls and remote work, pay particular attention to connection stability and whether sessions recover properly after a network interruption.
Route diagram
Local network → access point → private-line segment → exit → destination service
Watch for: the complete route, not just the transmission segment label
A route name is no substitute for checking protocol compatibility. The same exit can be reached using different protocols, and the same protocol can run over different topologies. If some routes fail after import, first check whether your client supports the protocols in the subscription and whether its configuration is up to date; then compare route types. For more on protocol design and resource usage, see the protocol reference.
SELECTION NOTES
Choose an Exit for Your Needs
Choose in this order: eligible region, successful connection, then real-world performance for your task. Meet the target service’s requirements first, then compare the experience. Don’t rely on a single client test as your only measure.
Everyday browsing and research
For regular browsing, start by comparing available exits in nearby regions—but proximity is only a starting point, not a guarantee. Web pages load content from multiple domains, so a page may open while images keep loading because of routing rules or the path to resource domains. Test sites you actually use and check that text, images, and internal links all load correctly. Keep stable routes as your go-to options.
If only one site has a problem, try other sites on the same route to tell whether the issue is site-specific or a broader connection problem. Once a route meets your everyday needs, there’s no need to switch exits constantly. Keeping a working alternative in the same region is usually easier to manage than chasing test rankings.
Streaming and video playback
For streaming, check content region and account permissions first, then test sustained playback. Use the title you want to watch to check playback, seek through the video, and watch for repeated buffering. Picture quality depends on the platform, subscription permissions, device capabilities, and network—not route type alone. Promotional images, search results, and trailers are no substitute for testing the full video.
If you see a region notice, first check whether your account and exit meet the platform’s requirements. If playback buffers, check your local Wi-Fi and background transfers, then compare other available routes. Compare under similar conditions, so automatic quality adjustments don’t make one route appear better or worse than another.
ChatGPT and other AI tools
Access to AI tools is subject to the provider’s supported regions, account eligibility, and usage policies. Network acceleration changes the connection path; it cannot grant account permissions. Choose an exit that meets the target service’s requirements, then test login, prompt submission, and response delivery separately. For long responses and file operations, also check for interruptions mid-connection.
A site working in your browser does not mean your development environment uses the same route automatically. For API calls, check proxy settings in the runtime environment and distinguish authentication errors and quota issues from network timeouts. If an existing session is working, keep the exit consistent; frequent region changes may trigger additional checks from the provider and make troubleshooting harder.
Gaming and interactive apps
Gaming depends more on consistent responsiveness and packet loss than on large-file download performance. First check whether your client can proxy the transport used by the game, then choose an exit suited to the game server’s location and carrier routing. A route that loads web pages does not mean game traffic is using the same path—or that it will work for every game.
Compare the game’s connection details with your actual gameplay, and rule out local Wi-Fi interference, background downloads, and device resource usage. If the game isn’t covered by your proxy rules, fix the routing configuration before switching routes. VPN65 is a cross-border network acceleration subscription service; this page does not guarantee improved performance for any specific game.
Work, meetings, and remote collaboration
For work connections, follow your organization’s device and network requirements to avoid conflicts with corporate remote-access software. Meetings, document collaboration, and remote desktops have different needs, so test each with the actual work task. Meetings depend on stable two-way traffic, documents on successful saves, and remote desktops on responsive input and session recovery.
Confirm that your route works before important tasks, and keep the exit unchanged while work is in progress where possible. For sensitive work, also follow the target system’s authentication and access-control requirements. Bank-grade encryption helps protect the connection, but it does not replace endpoint security, account management, or your organization’s access policies.
CONNECTION CHECK
How to Verify Your Connection
Only a real task can confirm whether a route works for you. Keep the device, network, and target service the same while changing exits, so fewer variables change at once and it’s easier to pinpoint the cause of a problem.
From configuration to real-world access
Update your subscription and check the mode. Sign in to the panel to access your subscription, then import or update it in your client. Check which route is selected and whether the target app is covered by your routing rules. See the getting started guide for step-by-step instructions.
Check your actual exit. After connecting, use an IP lookup to see the exit your browser is currently using. This result reflects only that request; it does not prove all apps use the same path or confirm that DNS is configured correctly.
Complete the task you need. For browsing, check page resources; for streaming, play the actual content; for AI tools, check a complete response; and for work, verify a save or meeting connection. Note the specific symptoms rather than just recording “works” or “doesn’t work.”
Compare routes one at a time and keep notes. Use the same device and task to compare other available routes. If all exits have issues, cross-check using a different local network. If only one service is affected, also check the service status and your account permissions.
Evening slowdowns can stem from local access, carrier peering, entry-point resources, or the destination website; the time of day alone does not identify the cause. When troubleshooting, note your client, selected route, where the problem occurs, and what you’ve already tried, then submit those details through a support ticket in the user panel. Don’t share subscription links, account passwords, or screenshots containing personal information publicly.