100+ countries / 210+ routes. Choose an exit location first, then compare route types. Location names indicate exit points. Your experience also depends on your local network and the destination service.
The table below shows example combinations of regions, cities, and route types to help explain how to choose a route. It is not a complete inventory. Available regions, route names, and options are listed in the client after you sign in. The same city may have different entry and exit combinations.
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International route examples · Check the client for current availability
Country / region
City
Route type
Streaming availability
Asia Pacific
Japan
Tokyo
IEPL
Check with platform
Singapore
Singapore
Relayed
Check with platform
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
IEPL
Check with platform
Australia
Sydney
Relayed
Check with platform
South Korea
Seoul
Relayed
Check with platform
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Direct
Check with platform
North America
United States
Los Angeles
Direct
Check with platform
United States
Seattle
Relayed
Check with platform
Canada
Toronto
Relayed
Check with platform
Canada
Vancouver
Direct
Check with platform
Europe
United Kingdom
London
Relayed
Check with platform
Germany
Frankfurt
Relayed
Check with platform
France
Paris
Direct
Check with platform
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Relayed
Check with platform
Sweden
Stockholm
Direct
Check with platform
Switzerland
Zurich
Relayed
Check with platform
Other regions
Brazil
São Paulo
Relayed
Check with platform
South Africa
Johannesburg
Relayed
Check with platform
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Relayed
Check with platform
Chile
Santiago
Direct
Check with platform
Coverage figures describe the service as a whole; this sample table should not be used to estimate current route availability. This page does not provide live performance rankings.
Route types describe how data travels; they are not fixed performance tiers. For a fair comparison, keep the destination region, app, and local network the same, then see how well each route handles your actual tasks.
IEPL
IEPL Routes
IEPL generally refers to international transmission over a carrier's dedicated Ethernet link. Compared with cross-border routes that rely entirely on the public internet, the dedicated segment offers more control over routing and capacity planning, which can help with tasks that need a consistent connection. Your device-to-entry connection, local Wi-Fi, and the route from the exit to the destination still affect performance. An IEPL label does not mean the entire connection uses an exclusive network.
These links generally involve higher resource and maintenance costs, and may suit extended work sessions, ongoing AI conversations, or streaming that is sensitive to fluctuations. Whether to prioritize one depends on how your apps perform, not just the route name. Check the plans page for VPNMH pricing; this cost comparison does not mean a separate route surcharge applies.
Route characteristics
Includes a dedicated international transmission segment; assess the remaining connection based on actual network conditions.
A relayed route adds an entry point or forwarding hop between you and an overseas exit. The entry point receives your connection and forwards data to the exit. This can help adjust the path across networks: if your local network has a poor route to the destination exit, a suitable relay may improve app performance. An extra forwarding hop also means another node to maintain, and results depend on resources across the full route.
Relayed routes are worth considering for everyday browsing, cross-border collaboration, and streaming. Costs usually reflect the entry resources, forwarding capacity, and exit, so a relay is not necessarily cheaper or faster than a direct connection. If multiple relay entry points are available in the same region, compare them on your usual network and at your usual times. Keep the option that works best for your tasks instead of switching regions repeatedly.
Route characteristics
Passes through an entry point and forwarding hop before reaching the exit in the destination region.
What to check
After changing entry points, check whether pages load faster, file transfers improve, or app sessions become more stable.
DIRECT
Direct Routes
A direct route generally means the client connects straight to an overseas server without an additional relay entry point arranged by the service. “Direct” does not mean the physical distance is shorter or that the internet route has no intermediate networks. Data still passes through your local ISP and other networks along the way; peering quality, destination distance, and the target service's response all affect the result.
Direct routes have a simpler path structure, with resource costs generally concentrated on the exit and transmission. They can be a convenient everyday option if your local international connectivity is suitable and your tasks are relatively light. If performance changes noticeably in the evening or on a different network, compare a relay or dedicated route in the same region. Judge routes by how your apps perform, not by a one-off page load.
Route characteristics
The client connects directly to an overseas server; performance depends more on the public route between your local network and the exit.
What to check
How tasks perform across different access networks and usual times, using the same target app.
USE CASE / Start With Your Task
Choose a route by use case
Platform region requirements matter more than route names. First confirm which regions the target service allows, then compare connection paths among eligible exits. Distance can be a useful reference, but it should not be the only factor.
Everyday browsing
Start with the same region
For reading news, viewing documents, and everyday web browsing, start with a nearby exit that meets the site's regional requirements. Check that text, images, and internal links load smoothly before deciding whether to try a different route type. Loading the homepage is only a first check; test the sign-in page, downloads, and external resources too.
If the same site repeatedly asks you to verify your login after switching routes, stop changing regions and try again with a consistent exit. The destination site handles account security checks; a network route does not grant access or change your account's registered region. For frequently used sites, split tunneling can send international traffic through the appropriate route.
Streaming
Check the catalog and playback
Platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, and HBO determine available content based on licensing, account status, and network region. First confirm that the desired title is offered in your target region, then connect to the corresponding exit. Finding a title, seeing a play button, and watching without interruption are separate steps; check each one. The city shown in the client does not guarantee playback.
Once playback starts, check whether picture quality stays stable, seeking resumes correctly, and subtitles and audio tracks load as expected. If the homepage works but video playback stalls, check your local Wi-Fi, background downloads, and current route before assuming the issue is the content catalog. For a more detailed checklist, see Streaming access guide →
AI Tools
Test the full session
When using tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, check the platform's current supported regions and account requirements first. Your network exit is only one part of availability; account eligibility, sign-in status, and service-side restrictions still apply. If you see a regional restriction, follow the platform's rules rather than repeatedly switching exits in the hope of getting through.
Don't just check whether the page opens. Test whether you can send messages, receive a complete streaming response, upload files, and access conversation history. API calls from developer tools may use different proxy settings from your browser, so a successful page load does not mean command-line requests use the same route. For setup details and troubleshooting, see the AI access guide →
Gaming
Match the game's server region
Choose a route based on the game's actual server region, not the account store region or launcher language. Updates, account sign-in, and gameplay may use different services, so success at one step does not mean the route suits the entire game. Check that the game's terms allow the network tools you use, and follow its server-region and account rules.
Test connection stability, voice chat, and gameplay synchronization in permitted test scenarios. If updates improve but gameplay remains unstable, you may need a different app-specific route or a dedicated gaming network service. VPNMH is a cross-border network acceleration subscription service; its standard international routes are not optimized for any specific game.
Cross-border work
Balance collaboration and access controls
Cross-border work often involves documents, meetings, cloud storage, and enterprise identity verification. First confirm which connection methods and regions your organization allows, then choose an eligible exit. Company-managed connection tools may run alongside system proxy settings. Follow your administrator's instructions and avoid changing organization-managed network settings.
For ongoing collaboration, session continuity, complete file uploads, and reliable meeting audio and video matter most. Check that all required apps work before starting, and keep the same exit where possible while working. VPNMH supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux, with unlimited simultaneous connections; check local settings and app permissions on each device.
CHECK / How to Troubleshoot After Connecting
Separate route issues from platform requirements
Reproducible symptoms are more useful for finding the cause than repeatedly switching routes. Follow the checks below, changing only the settings relevant to the issue at hand.
Check the client first
Sign in to the user panel to get your subscription, then import it into your client using the quick-start guide. Check that the subscription is up to date, the intended route is selected, and the relevant apps use the expected split-tunneling rules. Subscription details are account information; keep them secure and never post the full contents in a public forum.
Client downloads do not require a paid plan, except on iOS, where access depends on the active plan shown in the panel. Sign in to get your subscription; check the panel for current availability.
If several international websites fail to load, check your local network and client connection first. If only one app reports an error, note its message, the current region, and the steps that triggered it, then check the platform's account and regional rules. A refusal from one service does not by itself mean the entire route is down.
If you need help, submit a support ticket through the user panel. Include the platform, route name, network environment, and steps to reproduce the issue. Hide account credentials, subscription details, and other private information in screenshots.