Browse international routes by region
VPNWear covers 120+ countries with 190+ routes. The directory below lists selected regions and route types to explain how it is organized; it is not a complete list of every route. The region indicates the intended exit location, while the city distinguishes routes. Your experience may vary across sites in the same region.
This is a static reference directory and does not show live connection status. Regions, route names and available options in the client may change; check the current list before connecting. Streaming availability is marked as something to test: an exit region is only one factor and does not guarantee ongoing access to a platform or catalog.
| Country / Region | City | Route type | Streaming availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | |||
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | IEPL dedicated line | Test with the current route |
| Japan | Tokyo | Relayed | Test with the current route |
| Singapore | Singapore | Direct | Test with the current route |
| South Korea | Seoul | Relayed | Test with the current route |
| Australia | Sydney | Relayed | Test with the current route |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Direct | Test with the current route |
| North America | |||
| United States | Los Angeles | IEPL dedicated line | Test with the current route |
| United States | New York | Relayed | Test with the current route |
| Canada | Vancouver | Relayed | Test with the current route |
| Canada | Toronto | Direct | Test with the current route |
| Europe | |||
| France | Paris | Relayed | Test with the current route |
| United Kingdom | London | Relayed | Test with the current route |
| Germany | Frankfurt | IEPL dedicated line | Test with the current route |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Relayed | Test with the current route |
| Switzerland | Zurich | Direct | Test with the current route |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Relayed | Test with the current route |
| Spain | Madrid | Direct | Test with the current route |
| Other regions | |||
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Relayed | Test with the current route |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Relayed | Test with the current route |
| Brazil | São Paulo | Relayed | Test with the current route |
| Chile | Santiago | Direct | Test with the current route |
| Mexico | Mexico City | Relayed | Test with the current route |
On narrow screens, swipe horizontally to view the table. To check streaming access, sign in to the relevant account and try playing the content. Loading the homepage alone does not confirm that the content is playable.
Route Types: Paths, Use Cases & Costs
Route types describe how traffic reaches an exit; they are not a standalone speed ranking. Your experience also depends on your access network, destination site, time of day and device settings. Set the use case and region first, then compare routes to avoid confusing changes in exit location with changes in route.
IEPL dedicated line
Focus on the international transport pathIEPL is an international Ethernet private line. The key distinction is that a dedicated line carries the relevant segment of the connection, rather than leaving the entire cross-border path to routing across the public internet. The connection from your device to the service entry point, and from the exit to the destination site, are still part of the full path. The line type alone cannot replace testing the apps you use.
These routes are often suited to persistent sessions, workplace collaboration and connections sensitive to peak-hour fluctuations. Dedicated-line resources and maintenance typically cost more than public internet transport, but that difference does not mean VPNWear charges extra by route. Choose based on the plans and available options shown in the dashboard; the name alone does not guarantee exclusive resources or a particular performance ceiling.
Relayed
Focus on the entry point and onward connectionWith a relayed route, traffic first reaches the service entry point, then passes through an intermediate node to the destination exit. This separates local access from onward international transport and allows more flexibility in route selection. An intermediate node does not necessarily mean a slower connection; a better-matched path may make pages load or streams play more consistently.
Relayed routes are a useful starting point for comparing everyday browsing, video playback and common apps. They use resources for entry, forwarding and exit, and the route design requires maintenance. Compared with IEPL or direct routes, relative costs depend on the resources involved; the “relayed” label alone does not determine the price. If a route has issues, try another route in the same region while keeping the region unchanged.
Direct
International direct routes vs. local direct connectionsIn this directory, “direct” means traffic headed for an international exit does not pass through an additional service relay layer. It may still pass through multiple network nodes operated by carriers; it does not mean there is only one physical connection between your device and the destination site. Public internet routing, interconnection congestion and local access quality can all affect the experience.
Direct routes generally use fewer additional forwarding resources and can serve as a useful baseline for everyday access, but they are not necessarily the cheapest or best option on every network. “Local direct” in a routing rule means something different: matching traffic stays on the local network instead of using an international route. Keep these meanings distinct when configuring rules so apps that need an international exit are not mistakenly routed locally.
Quantum encryption, exit region and transport path are separate factors. Encryption describes how traffic is protected; region indicates the exit direction; IEPL, relayed and direct describe how the route is arranged. To troubleshoot an app, check each setting separately.
Choose a Region and Route for Each Use Case
You do not need to send every app through the same exit. VPNWear smart routing lets you configure apps that need an international route separately from local services. Before choosing, check whether the service has regional requirements, then see whether your actual task works reliably.
Everyday browsing: Set up a go-to route
For sites without specific regional requirements, try a region with a network path close to your local connection, but do not treat geographic distance as the final measure. Open frequently used pages, images and interactive features to check that they load fully. Once you find a suitable route, keep another route with a different path as a backup. This avoids having to choose a region again every time you browse.
Keeping local sites on a direct connection can help preserve your usual access. If one international site has a problem, first check whether its traffic is missing from the routing rules instead of switching every app to an international route. Change only the rule affecting that site so the result is easier to assess.
Streaming: Check the content, then playback stability
Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, HBO and other platforms do not all determine your region the same way. Account requirements, content rights and exit detection can also affect access. First check which region the content you want is associated with, then choose an exit there. Loading the site, signing in and playing the specific title are separate checks.
After playback starts, test seeking, changing the resolution and continued buffering. A fast-loading homepage does not guarantee a smooth viewing session. If you see a proxy-related message, compare other routes in the same region, then check the app cache and account region. Avoid switching through multiple countries in quick succession. For more guidance, see the streaming guide.
AI tools: Keep the exit region consistent during a session
Before using ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini, check the service’s region and account requirements. A network route only handles the connection path; it cannot determine eligibility for a third-party service. If your account is already working, keeping the same exit region during a session usually makes issues easier to troubleshoot than switching back and forth.
Beyond checking whether the page loads, verify that sign-in redirects, file uploads and continued responses work as expected. Some features use different domains, so routing the main page internationally does not guarantee that related requests match the right rule. Check the associated requests when reviewing your rules, but do not include usernames, passwords or private file contents in troubleshooting screenshots.
Gaming: Check the server region, then test a live session
The game server’s region is more useful than the language of its store page. Identify the game region you connect to, then compare routes in that direction. Updates, account sign-ins and gameplay may use different paths; successfully downloading an update does not prove the current setup is suitable for gameplay.
Some games have their own network and usage policies. Check client compatibility and the game’s rules first. Do not assume a route that works for websites is a dedicated gaming optimization service. If only the game has issues, check whether its process matches a routing rule before trying another route, so other apps are not affected.
Work: Keep rules consistent and local resources accessible
Work setups often combine international collaboration platforms, local file services and internal company systems. First sort these destinations according to your work requirements, then decide which should use an international route. If your company already provides network tools, check its policies first; multiple tools managing network traffic can cause routing or DNS conflicts.
For meetings, code hosting and document collaboration, test the full workflow rather than just the sign-in page. Test large file transfers and ongoing meetings separately, too. Keep the exit unchanged during work and compare routes after tasks are complete. VPNWear supports unlimited simultaneous devices, but each device’s network environment and rules still need to be checked separately.
How to verify smart routing
Check the local network first, then review app rules
Temporarily disconnect from the international route and check that commonly used local services are accessible. If the local network itself is having issues, changing exits may not help. Once local access works, connect to the target region and check which rule the app matches. App names, processes and the domains they access may not align exactly, so use the information shown in the client.
Keep the region fixed and compare routes
If a service requires a specific region, compare other routes in that same region first. During testing, use the same device and local network, and repeat the same task. Note whether the page loads, the session drops and any error messages. Avoid changing the region, device and rules at the same time; otherwise, even if things start working, it will be hard to tell which change helped.
Restore your usual setup and document the issue
After comparing routes, keep commonly used apps on a verified path and restore the original direct settings for local services. If the issue continues, note the time, device operating system, route name, app name and exact error message. Before taking screenshots, hide account details and subscription links, then submit a support ticket through the user dashboard. Do not share subscription details in public discussions.
For your first setup, see the getting started guide. If you can connect but some apps have issues, follow the symptoms in troubleshooting. The route directory can help you choose a direction; troubleshoot specific problems using your current network and client details.