Region guide
Browse locations by region
Compare countries, cities and route types separately. A region name alone does not tell you how a connection will perform.
How to read this table: These country, city and route-type combinations are examples for comparing routes, not VPNFZ's current server inventory, and not every example is necessarily available. The service covers 100+ countries / 160+ routes. Check the dashboard and client after login for actual location names, route types and availability. Streaming availability is not guaranteed.
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| Country / Region | City | Route type (example) | Streaming availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | |||
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | IEPL private line | Depends on actual results |
| Japan | Tokyo | Relayed | Depends on actual results |
| Japan | Osaka | Direct | Depends on actual results |
| Singapore | Singapore | Relayed | Depends on actual results |
| South Korea | Seoul | Relayed | Depends on actual results |
| Taiwan | Taipei | Direct | Depends on actual results |
| Australia | Sydney | Relayed | Depends on actual results |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Direct | Depends on actual results |
| North America | |||
| United States | Los Angeles | Relayed | Depends on actual results |
| United States | Seattle | Direct | Depends on actual results |
| United States | New York | Relayed | Depends on actual results |
| Canada | Toronto | Relayed | Depends on actual results |
| Canada | Vancouver | Direct | Depends on actual results |
| Europe | |||
| United Kingdom | London | Relayed | Depends on actual results |
| Germany | Frankfurt | Relayed | Depends on actual results |
| France | Paris | Direct | Depends on actual results |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Relayed | Depends on actual results |
| Italy | Milan | Direct | Depends on actual results |
| Spain | Madrid | Relayed | Depends on actual results |
| Other regions | |||
| Brazil | São Paulo | Relayed | Depends on actual results |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Direct | Depends on actual results |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Relayed | Depends on actual results |
A region name identifies the exit location, not the full route
Country and city names in the client usually indicate the exit location—in other words, where the destination website sees your connection coming from. Data may pass through different carriers, access points and network paths between your local network and the exit. So two locations labeled Japan may perform differently, and you can't judge whether a relayed or direct route is better just by its name.
Asia-Pacific locations can be a starting point for everyday browsing. If a service requires access from North America or Europe, check its regional requirements first, then choose a location in the relevant region. Other regions are suited to specific location needs. Geographic distance is one factor, but actual routing, your local network and the destination service's response matter too. Map distance alone doesn't predict performance.
Route types
How private lines, relayed routes and direct routes differ
This section explains common network routing principles; not every location offers every route type.
IEPL private line
IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line. In network design, it can provide a dedicated transmission segment between regions, distinct from ordinary public-internet transit along that segment. Its value lies in route management and the transmission environment—not in turning every part of a connection into a private channel.
Your local device-to-access connection and the route from the exit to the destination website still affect performance. For work during peak hours, long meetings or extended sessions, you may want to try a route labeled as a private line in the client, then check whether the destination works as expected. Private-line resources typically cost more to deploy and maintain. Check the dashboard for the routes included in each plan; the route type alone doesn't imply extra fees.
Relayed routes
A relayed route adds a forwarding hop between your local network and the destination exit. Your device connects to an access point first, then traffic is forwarded along an intermediate path to the exit. This can change how you connect and how traffic is routed, but the overall performance of both the access point and exit path matters.
Relayed routes can be a starting point for everyday browsing, video and multiple devices. Relayed does not mean private line, nor is it necessarily faster than direct. Results depend on your local carrier and actual routing. Costs may involve access, forwarding and exit resources; route types don't fit into a fixed price ranking. A relayed route is not a blanket guarantee of access to streaming or AI platforms.
Direct routes
A direct route generally means your device connects to an international exit without an additional relay access point configured by the service. Traffic still passes through internet routers, so “direct” does not mean a single physical hop or guarantee a particular connection speed.
When the path from your local network to the destination exit is a good fit, a direct route may work for browsing or file transfers, or serve as a backup. Its performance is more directly affected by your local carrier's international routing and may change when you switch networks. Direct routes generally use fewer relay resources, but actual costs also depend on the exit region and resource procurement. VPNFZ pricing follows the plan details; this explanation does not add fees.
Route labels are not a performance ranking
When comparing routes, keep the destination and local network constant. Changing the country, client mode and network environment at once makes results hard to interpret. Private lines may suit sustained connections, relayed routes offer a different way to structure the path, and direct routes help you assess whether the path from your local network to the exit works well. These are selection guidelines, not a ranking that applies to everyone.
Military-grade encryption and routing are separate considerations. Encryption protects data in transit; region determines the exit location; and route type describes the network path. None of these replaces a platform's account permissions, regional availability or payment requirements. Check each separately to avoid mistaking a platform access restriction for a route issue.
Choose by use case
Choose a location for your task
Once the region fits your needs, compare page loads, connection stability and how the app actually responds.
Everyday browsing
If you don't need a specific region, start with an Asia-Pacific location in the client and try websites you use regularly. Check that images load, sign-in redirects work and pages display correctly—not just that the client says “connected.” If some pages fail, first determine whether no websites load or only a particular site is affected.
Once browsing works smoothly, keep your usual route and choose a backup with a different path. A backup in the same region can make it easier to keep a consistent access environment. If something goes wrong, try another route in the same region before switching regions; this makes it easier to tell whether the issue is with the path or the website's regional rules.
Streaming
Check the platform's account, subscription benefits and the region of the content you want to watch, then choose the corresponding exit. Loading the homepage doesn't mean a show will play, and being able to play one title doesn't mean the entire catalog is available. Try the actual content and check playback, subtitles and sustained viewing. The platform determines which titles and features are available.
After switching routes, an app may retain its previous region state. Stop playback, reopen the app and check the current connection. Avoid repeatedly switching regions for a single title; platforms may assess access based on account details, exit identification and usage history. A route type does not guarantee streaming access. See our streaming access guide for more details.
AI Tools
Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini each have their own regional availability and account rules. Before choosing a route, check whether the tool is available in your account's region and confirm that your account has the required access. If eligible, select the corresponding exit and try to keep your access environment consistent rather than switching regions frequently.
To verify access, do more than load the page: try an actual task, such as sending a prompt, viewing a response or uploading an allowed file. If the page loads but a request is denied, check your account status and the platform's message as well; a network route cannot replace platform authorization. For more on regional checks and access environments, read our AI guide.
Gaming
Choose a route based on the game's server region, not just your own location. Check the game region and the client's network settings first, then select the corresponding exit. Signing in and maintaining a stable game session are separate checks; test startup, server access and sustained play.
Some games have connection methods, anti-cheat rules or network-routing requirements that differ from ordinary websites. VPNFZ is a cross-border network acceleration subscription service and does not guarantee compatibility with every game. If websites work but the game isn't using the current route, check the client rules and the app's connection path instead of repeatedly switching locations.
Remote work
For work, start with your company's access policies and the regions used by its meeting services and business systems. If your company requires a dedicated connection tool, follow its internal setup instructions first to avoid conflicts with other network tools. After choosing a route, check document sync, meeting audio and video, and access to business systems.
Test your connection before important work and try to keep the exit stable during the task. VPNFZ supports unlimited simultaneous connections, but devices share the account's data allowance; each device does not get a separate allowance. If you use personal and work devices together, check data usage in the dashboard so you don't mistake a change in data consumption for a change in route performance.
Test your connection
From subscription status to access results
Change one variable at a time and keep notes that help explain the results.
Get an active subscription first
No email address required; sign up with a username and password. After signing in to the dashboard, check your plan and subscription status, then download a client from the download page. Client availability depends on your plan status in the dashboard. Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux are supported platforms. Keep subscription details secure; don't include them in public screenshots or share them with people who don't need access.
Monthly plans: ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on the activation date; mid-cycle upgrades are prorated by the remaining days. Data packs: ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB and ¥658/3000GB. They don't expire and remain available until used. Route selection and data billing are separate; check the dashboard for plan terms and eligibility.
Check the client connection
After importing or updating your subscription, check the available routes in the client. Use the region and route-type guide on this page to shortlist locations, then confirm the client has connected. An imported subscription doesn't by itself confirm an active connection, and a network icon doesn't prove that a particular app is using the route. Follow the getting started guide for initial setup.
Then test the task itself
Open a regular webpage first, then try the actual task in your target app. If both fail, check subscription status, your local network and the client connection one by one. If only one app fails, check regional rules, account permissions and app routing first. Keep the device, network and destination unchanged while comparing routes to make the results easier to interpret.
Use the same approach to record issues during peak hours. Don't infer that an entire region is unavailable from one failed visit, or treat one successful visit as a long-term guarantee. For more help, read the troubleshooting guide. To contact support, submit a dashboard ticket with your client platform, route name, use case and error message. Hide subscription details in screenshots first.
Location FAQs
Common questions about choosing locations
Assess region, route type and platform access separately.
Can I connect directly to every city in the table?
This table is a static set of route examples, not a list of currently available servers. Sign in to the dashboard to access your subscription, then check the routes available after updating the client. The cities illustrate how regions relate to exit locations; they don't guarantee that a particular city and route type are available.
Why do routes in the same region perform differently?
The same exit region may use different access methods and network paths. Your local carrier, access hops and routing from the exit to the destination website can all affect performance. Compare routes with the same local network and destination app, changing only the route to avoid changing multiple variables at once.
Does an IEPL private line mean every app will work?
No. IEPL describes a transmission method along the network path. App availability also depends on your account, regional availability, platform rules and client settings. Test the actual task in the app to confirm access.
Do all devices need to use the same location?
VPNFZ supports unlimited simultaneous connections. Each device can use an available route in its client according to its needs. If multiple devices access the same platform account, consider keeping the access environment consistent. Keep an eye on account data usage when using multiple devices.
What if an app still shows the old region after I switch locations?
First confirm the new route is connected, then close and reopen the app. Platforms may use cached data, account region or previous activity to assess your access environment. If the issue persists, check the platform's guidance and client rules; the displayed region alone doesn't prove the route has failed.
For other account and connection questions, see the FAQ.