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Directory / Locations and cities

International VPN locations

Browse Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and other regions. This table is a reference for locations and route types—not a list of currently available servers or a platform compatibility check. Check your dashboard for specific cities, route combinations and actual exit locations.

Location and route type reference · Check streaming availability with each platform
Country / Region	City	Route type	Streaming support
Asia-Pacific
Japan	Tokyo	IEPL	Check with the platform and exit location
Japan	Tokyo	Relay	Check with the platform and exit location
Singapore	Singapore	IEPL	Check with the platform and exit location
Singapore	Singapore	Direct	Check with the platform and exit location
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	IEPL	Check with the platform and exit location
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	Relay	Check with the platform and exit location
South Korea	Seoul	Relay	Check with the platform and exit location
Australia	Sydney	Direct	Check with the platform and exit location
North America
United States	Los Angeles	IEPL	Check with the platform and exit location
United States	Los Angeles	Relay	Check with the platform and exit location
United States	New York	Relay	Check with the platform and exit location
Canada	Toronto	Direct	Check with the platform and exit location
Canada	Vancouver	Relay	Check with the platform and exit location
Europe
Italy	Milan	Relay	Check with the platform and exit location
United Kingdom	London	IEPL	Check with the platform and exit location
Germany	Frankfurt	Relay	Check with the platform and exit location
France	Paris	Direct	Check with the platform and exit location
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Relay	Check with the platform and exit location
Spain	Madrid	Direct	Check with the platform and exit location
Other regions
Brazil	São Paulo	Relay	Check with the platform and exit location
South Africa	Johannesburg	Direct	Check with the platform and exit location
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Relay	Check with the platform and exit location

How to read this directory

Start by identifying your goal. To access Chinese video services or apps from abroad, look for guidance on routes to China. To access international websites, check the regions accepted by the service and the available international routes. The locations listed here are a starting point, not a substitute for the subscription details in your client. Coverage describes the service as a whole; it does not mean every city offers every route type or that every location suits every use case.

The streaming column consistently advises checking with each platform because opening a website, playing a video and watching a specific title are different outcomes. Platforms may also consider account region, content rights, payment region and exit location. A country in a route name does not guarantee access to that country’s catalog or a particular video quality. For details on how platforms work, read our streaming guide.

Guide / How routes work

Route types and how they differ

The following explains how route types generally work. Your experience depends on the local connection, cross-border links and the path from the exit location to the target service. A route label does not guarantee speed or availability.

Choosing a route during peak hours

IEPL

Local connection → Dedicated route → Target network

IEPL generally refers to cross-border traffic carried over a dedicated Ethernet line. Compared with a cross-border segment that relies entirely on the public internet, this type of route has a more defined transport arrangement and may suit extended streaming or other sustained connections during peak hours. However, the connection from your device to the entry point and the path from the exit to the website still affect performance. The IEPL label does not mean the entire route uses dedicated resources.

Dedicated routes generally cost more to lease and maintain, so reserve them for tasks that genuinely need sustained data transfer. For streaming Chinese content from abroad, you can start by checking the IEPL route for the right direction, then test playback. The route type alone cannot guarantee platform support, video quality or any fixed level of performance.

How the route is arranged

Relay

Local connection → Relay node → Exit network

A relay route sends your connection to an intermediate node, which then forwards it to the exit network. The point is not simply to add another stop, but to improve the connection between your local network and the target network through different entry points and routing arrangements. The relay location, carrier interconnections and onward path to the exit all affect performance, so relay routes with the same exit region can still feel different.

Relay routes are generally more flexible in how resources and costs are managed, making them suitable for everyday browsing, research and general app access. A relay is not inherently slower than a direct route or automatically better than a dedicated route. If pages load inconsistently, compare relay paths while keeping the access direction the same instead of changing only the exit country.

Public network route

Direct

Local connection → Public internet → Exit network

A direct route generally means your connection goes straight to the target node without an additional service-side relay. “Direct” describes how the route is arranged; carrier routing still exists on the internet, so it does not mean there is only one connection segment between your device and the target. Performance depends more on your local carrier’s international peering and public network conditions at the time of use.

Direct routes usually have a simpler structure and are relatively easy to manage in terms of resource costs. They can suit lightweight websites, quick lookups or use as a backup. A nearby location does not necessarily mean a shorter route. If your local network has poor peering to that exit, a farther location with a better-connected path may work more smoothly.

Route costs and plan prices are separate

These cost differences are a general explanation of network resources, not a statement that VPNBig charges extra for particular route types. Before choosing a plan, check the pricing page and the benefits shown in your dashboard. “Dedicated route” does not mean there is a separate, unlisted plan. Monthly subscription traffic resets each month on the activation date; data add-ons do not expire and remain available until used. Consider whether your use requires a sustained connection, then compare data allowances rather than choosing a plan by route name alone.

When choosing a route, distinguish the transport path from the exit identity. IEPL, relay and direct describe how a connection reaches its exit; they do not specify the type of network at the exit or predict how a platform will identify it. Even if the transport path stays the same, changes to a platform’s regional rules or account checks can affect the result.

Route guide / Choose by use case

Choose an international VPN route by use case

Keep the access direction and exit region that suit your needs, then compare route paths. Change one factor at a time to see what is actually affecting your experience.

Everyday browsing

Check that commonly used websites load fully

For news, research or web apps, start with a route that matches the target website’s regional requirements. If it has no specific region requirements, try a path your local network connects to easily, then check that text, images, sign-in and attachments all work. A website’s homepage loading does not mean the route is suitable for everything.

For everyday browsing, compare relay and direct routes first, then keep the one that works well for your usual tasks. If a page only fails on a particular network, check your local connection, client routing rules and browser state first. Switching countries repeatedly adds variables to troubleshooting and may prompt additional account checks from websites.

Streaming Chinese content from abroad

Check the access direction first, then test sustained playback

To watch Chinese video services from abroad, first make sure you are using a route intended for access to China, not an international exit whose name merely includes an overseas city. During peak hours, you can start with the IEPL route for the right direction, then test an actual video, including playback, seeking and resuming. A page loading once does not show that a route is suitable for a full viewing session.

For services such as Netflix, Disney+ and HBO, choose an international route based on the target platform’s supported regions and account rules. Video quality also depends on your device, subscription tier, available content, playback software and content protection requirements. If you see a region warning, check the exit location and account first; if you see buffering, compare transport paths. Keep these two issues separate. For details, see our streaming access guide.

AI tools

Keep your region and session consistent

Before accessing AI tools such as Claude or Gemini, check the supported regions and account requirements for the service. Being able to open the website does not mean your account is eligible to use it. Paid features, payment region and organization policies may also restrict access independently. Follow the service’s rules; changing routes is not a fix for every account notice.

Once you have confirmed the region is suitable, keep the same exit location throughout a session where possible, and check sign-in, long responses and file handling. If regular webpages work but tool requests fail, note which operation was affected and compare another route in the same region. This makes it easier to distinguish network transport issues from browser session or server response problems.

Gaming

Start with the game server region

When choosing a route for gaming, focus on the game server you actually connect to, not the language in your account interface or the store region. Different servers may use different networks, and a successful game update download does not prove the route is suitable for gameplay. First check that your client can handle the relevant traffic, then compare available paths to the game server’s region.

A subscription route type does not guarantee a good gaming experience, and a dedicated route is not necessarily optimized for every game. When testing, keep the game server region, local network and background tasks unchanged, and check sign-in, matchmaking and gameplay stability. For competitive games or accounts with security requirements, also check the publisher’s network rules.

Remote work

Prioritize a stable work connection

Video calls, remote desktops and file syncing have different connection requirements. First check whether your organization requires a specific access method, location or internal authorization, then choose a route that matches the location of your work services. Follow your organization’s access policies; a personal subscription service is not a substitute for its approved security gateway.

Before a meeting or remote session, check sign-in, audio and video, and file access. Keep the route unchanged while you work where possible. VPNBig supports unlimited simultaneous devices, but each device’s local network, client rules and background tasks can still affect performance. When several devices are connected, check which one is transferring large amounts of data before deciding whether to change routes.

Check / From your device to the target service

Connection checks after connecting

“Connected” means the client has established a connection; it does not mean every app is using the same route. Follow these checks in order to avoid switching routes repeatedly.

Check your subscription and client status

Check your subscription status and data usage in the dashboard, then confirm that your client has refreshed its route list. VPNBig supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux, and the client and subscription links are available in the dashboard. If you’re new, follow the steps in our getting started guide to import your subscription. The location directory on this page is for reference and cannot be imported as subscription data.

Check the direction, rules and target service separately

Check the access direction in the route name, then make sure your current routing rules send the target app through the selected route. Browsers, standalone apps and system services may connect differently, so verify the route in the app you actually use. If only one app has a problem while other access works, first check that app’s account region, cache and network permissions.

Keep a record of steps you can repeat

If something goes wrong, note your device platform, local network type, selected route name, target service and the full error message. Repeat the same steps after changing routes; this is more useful for troubleshooting than simply saying the connection is unstable. Before sharing a screenshot, hide sensitive account details, payment credentials and subscription information. Never share subscription URLs publicly.

For further help, visit the Help Center, or sign in and open a support ticket. This directory helps you understand and choose routes; current availability is always shown in your dashboard and client subscription details.