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Global locations and route options

Check which region the target service requires, then choose an international route type.

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Route names are a starting point for choosing a connection, not a guarantee of access. Distance, carrier routing, exit region and the target service's rules all affect the experience. First, review the location references; then learn about route types and how to choose for your needs.

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4MVPN covers 120+ countries / 190+ routes. The table below shows how to read combinations of regions, cities and route types. It is not a list of currently available locations, nor does it mean every example combination can be selected. Check the user dashboard after signing in and the client for specific countries, cities, route types and availability.

The cities shown indicate possible exit locations. A city name does not determine the region a target site will assign to your connection. Services may use their own IP databases, account regions and content licensing rules. The streaming column therefore lists regional requirements to check rather than making blanket availability claims. On narrow screens, swipe horizontally to view the full table.

Static route examples: locations and route types are for reference; check the client for current availability
Country / Region	Example city	Example route type	Streaming availability
Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong, China	Hong Kong	IEPL	No blanket availability claims; check content for Hong Kong
Japan	Tokyo	Direct	Reference for accessing the Netflix Japan catalog; verify availability
Japan	Osaka	Direct	Check access to Japan-region content and playback permissions
Singapore	Singapore	Transit	Check access to Singapore-region content and playback permissions
Australia	Sydney	Direct	Check access to Australia-region content and playback permissions
New Zealand	Auckland	Transit	Check access to New Zealand-region content and playback permissions
South Korea	Seoul	Transit	Check access to South Korea-region content and playback permissions
North America
United States	Los Angeles	Transit	Check access to US-region content and playback permissions
United States	San Francisco	Transit	Check access to US-region content and playback permissions
United States	New York	Direct	Check access to US-region content and playback permissions
Canada	Toronto	Transit	Check access to Canada-region content and playback permissions
Europe
France	Paris	Direct	Check access to France-region content and playback permissions
Switzerland	Zurich	Transit	Check access to Switzerland-region content and playback permissions
Germany	Frankfurt	Transit	Check access to Germany-region content and playback permissions
United Kingdom	London	Direct	Check access to UK-region content and playback permissions
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Transit	Check access to Netherlands-region content and playback permissions
Sweden	Stockholm	Direct	Check access to Sweden-region content and playback permissions
Other regions
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Transit	Check access to UAE-region content and playback permissions
Brazil	São Paulo	Transit	Check access to Brazil-region content and playback permissions
South Africa	Cape Town	Direct	Check access to South Africa-region content and playback permissions

Before using a route, confirm that the target service accepts connections from its exit region. A successful connection only means the network path is established; it does not guarantee that your account, content access or payment eligibility requirements are met.

IEPL, transit and direct routes

These terms describe how a route is structured, not how fast it is or whether resources are dedicated.

IEPL

What a dedicated link means

IEPL usually refers to an international Ethernet private line, which carries traffic over a dedicated cross-region link. An IEPL label in the client helps identify the type of link used; it does not mean every step between your device and the target website uses a private line. Your local connection, the service entry point and the target site's response all affect the outcome, so the label alone cannot tell you what the full experience will be like.

These routes are worth comparing when connections fluctuate during your usual hours. For example, Hong Kong · IEPL can be one option to test during evening peak hours. See how it performs on your network by browsing, maintaining a session and transferring a file. Keep the task the same when comparing another route so a temporary recovery on the website isn't mistaken for a route improvement.

In general network infrastructure, dedicated links involve procurement and maintenance, and their cost structure often differs from that of public network routes. This explains the type of link; it does not disclose the cost or bandwidth of any specific 4MVPN route. See the plan pricing page for plan fees. Do not infer extra charges, dedicated bandwidth or fixed performance guarantees from the route type.

Transit route

A route through an intermediate access point

A transit route typically sends the connection through an intermediate access point before forwarding it to the exit region. Its purpose is to change how the route is structured, allowing your local network to connect through a suitable entry point; it is not simply an extra location. The transit entry point and final exit region may be different. When choosing a region, check the exit label rather than assuming the entry point is the region seen by a service.

Transit routes can be worth trying for everyday browsing, AI tools or work. A US transit route is one option to test with ChatGPT / Claude, but check the platform's official regional and account rules to confirm whether your account can use it. If streaming responses keep cutting off, check whether the full request completes rather than just whether the home page loads.

Transit routes involve entry, forwarding and exit stages, and their actual costs depend on link procurement, resource allocation and maintenance. The word “transit” alone doesn't mean a route is cheaper or more stable than a direct one. What matters is whether the connection holds up for your use case, whether the exit region meets your needs and whether everything works smoothly after switching.

Direct route

What “direct” means in this context

A direct route typically means a connection reaches the exit without an additional transit path arranged by the service provider. It does not mean there are no routers along the way or that the geographic path is necessarily shorter. Local carriers may use different international routes, so connections to the same named region can perform quite differently across networks.

A Japan direct route can be used as a reference when trying to access the Netflix Japan catalog. Check the region and available content shown by the platform, then try playback; opening a title page alone does not confirm that playback is permitted. Direct routes can also be a useful comparison for browsing and research, helping you tell whether an issue is related to the exit region or the route structure.

Direct routes typically do not add a service-provider transit step, but resource procurement and cross-region traffic still have costs. Fewer apparent steps do not determine price, privacy practices or access quality. Treat route type as one selection criterion, then test it with your actual tasks. There is no need to keep switching a route that already works for you just for its label.

Choose an exit region by use case

Keeping a route that works for your regular tasks makes it easier to troubleshoot than picking a new one every time you open the client.

Everyday browsing: start with familiar sites

If you don't need a specific region, start by comparing nearby locations available in the client. Visit your usual sites and check that sign-in, images and page navigation work as expected. A nearby region is only a starting point, not a performance verdict; depending on your local carrier's routing, a more distant exit may work better for a particular task.

Keep routes that work and set a backup option. Before switching, note which site and action caused the problem instead of just writing “slow internet.” A page that loads without images and a site that cannot connect at all call for different troubleshooting steps.

Streaming: check the region, then test playback

The first thing to check for streaming is content licensing by region. Find out where the title is available, then check whether an exit in that region is selectable in the client and whether your account has the required viewing rights. A Japan route can be a reference for the Netflix Japan catalog, but the platform determines what content is available and whether it plays. 4MVPN does not guarantee catalog access based on a region label.

To verify access, open a title and play it; check that video and audio start and playback continues. After changing exits, an app may retain session information. Try stopping playback and reopening the app before checking whether the region has updated. Repeatedly signing in from different regions is not a substitute for troubleshooting. For more details, see the streaming access guide.

AI tools: keep the exit region consistent

Tools such as ChatGPT and Claude need more than a working web connection; access can also depend on sign-in region, account status and connection stability. A US transit route can be one option to test, but check the tool's current service regions before using it. If you see a region-related notice, check the platform's rules instead of assuming every error is a route issue.

Once you start a long conversation, process a file or generate code, try to keep the exit unchanged. A working web app doesn't mean command-line tools and editor extensions use the same network settings. Check each app's connection settings, and verify by completing a full task. For setup details and troubleshooting, see the AI tools guide.

Gaming: check the actual game region

First check your account region and game server location, then choose possible exit regions. A location with a name close to the game server does not mean the network path will be the same. A working login screen also doesn't guarantee the same connection quality in a match. Test sign-in, updates and an actual connection in a non-critical situation before deciding whether to keep the route.

Also check the game publisher's rules on network tools, account regions and usage. This route guide does not promise compatibility with every game, and general international routes are not the same as a dedicated gaming optimization service. If you disconnect after switching, check your local connection and client rules first; avoid changing exits repeatedly during an active session.

Work: prioritize a stable exit and your organization's requirements

Remote work often involves authentication, meetings, code repositories and file syncing, so follow your organization's device and network access requirements first. If company systems restrict source regions or addresses, ask your administrator which connection methods are allowed. A general subscription route is not a fixed-IP service; a city name alone does not mean the exit address will remain unchanged over time.

Choose a route before starting a meeting or file transfer, and try to keep the connection consistent throughout the task. 4MVPN supports unlimited simultaneous devices, which share the data allowance of the selected plan. Supported platforms: Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux. Get the client from the user dashboard. Sign in to get your subscription; a valid plan is required to access the iOS download.

Check your connection after choosing a route

First find where the problem occurs

First confirm that your local network can access familiar services. Then check whether the client is connected, the subscription is up to date and the target app is using the expected connection settings. If only one site has a problem while other services work, note the message shown by that site. Account restrictions, service maintenance and regional rules can all cause similar-looking access failures.

Change just one thing at a time when comparing routes. Keep the same device, local network and task, then switch to another route. If you want to compare local networks, test them separately. This helps distinguish route changes from Wi-Fi signal, app settings or the target site's status, without relying on unverified performance figures.

Share details we can reproduce

If you need help, use the dashboard support ticket to provide your client platform, selected route name, steps that trigger the problem and any error message. Redact account credentials and subscription details from screenshots. Never send your password or full subscription URL. Describing the step where the problem occurs is usually more helpful than saying only “it doesn't work.”

4MVPN offers a 14-day money-back guarantee; see the refund policy for how to request one. Create an account with a username and password; no email address is required. To compare costs and data reset terms before choosing a route, review plan pricing and choose an option that suits your ongoing use.