OQVPN provides cross-border network acceleration across 100+ countries / 250+ routes. Start by narrowing your options by destination, then choose a route based on the content you access, connection method, and time of use.
The table shows representative destinations, cities, connection methods, and streaming compatibility. It does not display latency, load, bandwidth, or online-user figures. See the user panel for the complete list currently available to you.
Country / Region
City
Route Type
Streaming Support
Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
IEPL
Supported
Japan
Tokyo
IEPL
Supported
Japan
Osaka
Relay
Supported
Singapore
Singapore
IEPL
Supported
South Korea
Seoul
Relay
Supported
Australia
Sydney
Direct
Supported
New Zealand
Auckland
Direct
Partially supported
India
Mumbai
Relay
Partially supported
North America
United States
Los Angeles
IEPL
Supported
United States
Seattle
Relay
Supported
United States
New York
Direct
Supported
Canada
Toronto
Relay
Supported
Europe
United Kingdom
London
IEPL
Supported
Germany
Frankfurt
Relay
Supported
France
Paris
Relay
Supported
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Direct
Supported
Switzerland
Zurich
Direct
Partially supported
Italy
Milan
Direct
Partially supported
Spain
Madrid
Direct
Partially supported
Sweden
Stockholm
Direct
Partially supported
Other Regions
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Relay
Partially supported
South Africa
Johannesburg
Direct
Partially supported
Brazil
São Paulo
Relay
Supported
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Direct
Partially supported
ROUTE TYPES
How to Compare Three Route Types
Route names describe the general way data is organized from local access to the destination region. Type alone does not determine speed; destination distance, local carrier, time of use, and the target service all matter.
IEPL
IEPL
IEPL routes use dedicated-link arrangements for the access and cross-border segments. Compared with ordinary public-internet forwarding, they typically reduce unpredictable detours and make the path between entry and exit more defined. Their main value is continuity during busy periods and more consistent paths during long sessions.
These routes suit remote work, sustained uploads and downloads, online meetings, cloud development environments, and extended AI tool sessions. Costs are generally higher than ordinary direct routes because they require more defined resource planning and cross-region access. You do not need to put every connection on IEPL; prioritize it for tasks that require continuity and keep other routes for lighter browsing.
RELAY
Relay Routes
A relay route first connects through an entry point that is nearby or has favorable peering, then sends traffic to the destination through an intermediate node. It is not simply an extra hop; it uses a better entry point to avoid unstable sections of the public internet. When the route from your local carrier to an overseas destination is poor, a relay can often provide a smoother experience than a direct connection.
Relay routes suit everyday browsing, streaming, regular file transfers, and cross-region service access. They balance coverage and resource cost, making them a practical choice for most situations. The result depends heavily on the entry point: the same destination may offer different entries. If the current route loads slowly or reconnects, try another relay in the same region before switching to a more distant country.
DIRECT
Direct Routes
A direct route connects from the local network straight to an exit in the destination region, without an additional service relay layer. Its simple structure suits locations with good connectivity from the local network to the destination. Because it relies on public routing, performance is more sensitive to local carriers, cross-region congestion, and routing changes. Costs are generally lower than dedicated routes, and direct access can help extend coverage to more niche destinations.
Direct routes suit light web access, occasional region changes, and less commonly covered destinations. If you only need to confirm regional content or complete a short task, direct access is often enough. For ongoing meetings, stable transfers, or long-lived connections, keep a same-region relay or IEPL route available instead of treating route types as a fixed ranking.
SCENARIO GUIDE
Choose Server Locations by Use Case
Confirm the target service region first, then choose a route type. Distance is only one factor; account region, content licensing, session length, and local network conditions also affect the result.
Everyday Browsing
For everyday access to international websites, start with nearby Asia-Pacific routes such as Hong Kong, Japan, or Singapore. Shorter physical distance often helps page response times, but there is no need to fixate on one city. Use a nearby relay as your regular entry point, then switch to the website’s primary service region if its regional detection is incorrect.
Browsing usually involves many short connections, so reliable connection setup matters more than chasing a single peak speed. If pages open but images or attachments do not load fully, try another route type in the same region and check whether browser extensions, system proxy settings, and the client are all handling traffic at once.
Streaming
Choose an exit region based on the content’s target market rather than simply selecting the nearest location. Account location and content rights may both affect the available library, so the same platform can show different content in different regions. Use the table’s support status for initial filtering, then verify the actual catalog within the target platform after connecting.
Once playback starts, keep the same exit where possible; frequent region changes may trigger another account check. If the page opens but playback buffers, try a relay or IEPL route in the same region. If the content region is wrong, switch to the correct country or region instead of repeatedly refreshing the current route.
AI Tools
AI tools often depend on login, conversations, file uploads, and streaming responses at the same time, so opening the homepage does not confirm full usability. Choose a region explicitly supported by the service and prioritize an IEPL or relay route with better connection continuity. After starting a session, minimize exit changes to avoid repeated short-term shifts in login region.
If text conversations work but file processing does not, check file size, browser permissions, and the route exit separately rather than judging by whether the homepage opens. Developer tools may also call separate APIs; confirm whether the client uses global routing or rule-based routing, and send related domains through the same regional exit.
Gaming
Choose a location based on the game’s actual server region. The account region, matchmaking region, and download region may differ, and an open launcher does not mean gameplay traffic uses the same destination. Confirm the in-game server location first, then choose a nearby relay or dedicated route. If the game supports manual region selection, keep it aligned with the route exit.
Do not switch routes frequently during a match. If login works but matchmaking fails, check whether routing rules cover only the launcher and omit the game process. Updates and live matches can use different strategies: downloads prioritize transfer continuity, while matches prioritize path stability. They do not have to use the same route.
Remote Work
Online meetings, business dashboards, cloud documents, and code repositories are often used continuously during the same work session. Consider an IEPL route first and keep a same-region relay as a backup. For work tasks, do not judge only by page load speed; also check whether login persists, uploads remain continuous, and meetings stay connected.
Business services may apply internal policies based on login region. Set a regular exit before starting work and avoid switching repeatedly between countries. If team resources are concentrated in North America or Europe, choose the corresponding region directly rather than connecting first to an unrelated location simply because it is physically closer.
SELECTION METHOD
Route Selection and Switching Order
You do not need to guess the perfect route on the first try. A consistent troubleshooting order helps separate region mismatch, unsuitable entry points, and client configuration issues.
A
Confirm the Destination Region
Use the content region, office resource location, game server, or AI tool support range to determine the exit country. When the region is wrong, changing the route type usually will not fix the content location. If the destination has no strict regional requirement, start with a relatively nearby region.
B
Choose the Connection Method
For long work sessions, persistent connections, and file transfers, consider IEPL first. For general browsing and streaming, start with a relay. For less frequent regions or short visits, try direct access. Route type narrows the options; it does not guarantee the same result in every network environment.
C
Switch Within the Same Region
When the current route is underperforming, stay in the same country or region and switch the city, entry point, or route type. This keeps the target service’s regional assessment broadly consistent and makes it easier to determine whether the issue comes from the route or the platform.
D
Verify the Exit After Connecting
Before opening the target service, confirm that the current exit region matches the selected route. Then test login, page loading, media playback, file uploads, or conversation responses separately. Checking only one item can miss rule-based routing or the scope of application-level traffic handling.
E
Keep Regular and Backup Routes
Record regular regions separately for work, streaming, and everyday browsing, and prepare another route type in the same region for important tasks. When a switch is needed, try the backup route first rather than testing several countries at random. Consistent habits are usually more effective than constantly chasing route changes.
COVERAGE PRINCIPLES
Global Coverage Does Not Mean Choosing a Distant Region
The purpose of 100+ countries / 250+ routes is to provide suitable exits for different business regions, account locations, and content needs—not to encourage constant cross-region switching. Keep everyday connections to a small set of regular regions; choose another location only when the target service clearly requires it.
More distant destinations pass through more network segments and introduce more potential variables. If your work is actually in Asia-Pacific, there is usually no reason to choose Europe or the Americas simply for broader coverage. Conversely, when company systems, content platforms, or cloud resources are clearly hosted in North America or Europe, choosing the region where the service operates is more sensible.
OQVPN’s route table presents region, city, route type, and streaming support separately so the basis for selection is visible. The user panel provides currently available routes and subscription delivery; this page does not create comparisons from unverifiable performance figures.