Region first, then type
The order is always the same: confirm which country the target site or service sits in, pick a city in that country, then look at route type. If the region is wrong, no route type will get around content licensing; if the region is right, even a direct route may be enough for light access.
Faster is not always better
The advantage of an IEPL dedicated line is a controllable path and stable long connections — not that it beats a relay at every hour. Relay nodes have more outbound bandwidth, which suits downloads and streaming; direct routes are simple and suit temporary use. Treat route type as a description of the path, not a speed promise.
Compare with the same method
When comparing routes, keep the target site, the time of day and the device fixed: test the home page and sign-in first, then sustained playback or a long connection. Do not judge by a single speed test, and do not treat numbers printed on a page as long-term performance. You can switch routes in the panel at any time — after switching, watch for a few minutes before deciding.
- Check that the exit region matches the service you need.
- Check that the route type matches the use case.
- Check that streaming support covers the platforms you use.
- Check that it holds up during evening peak hours.
- Check that the client protocol works with your devices.
Switching order
Route type is a static classification; real experience depends on your local network, the target service's policy and the time of day. When something is unstable, switch to another route in the same region before changing region — a same-region switch usually keeps your account and content region consistent more easily than a cross-region one.
About performance numbers
The table shows no latency in milliseconds, no load percentages and no online user counts. Those numbers change with time and with your local network, and hard-coding them on a page invites misunderstanding; when you need a comparison, go by actual use in the panel.
Plans and routes
Monthly subscriptions: ¥9.9/month with 60GB, ¥18/month with 250GB, ¥28/month with 500GB, with data resetting each month on your activation date. Data packs: ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, ¥658/3000GB, valid until used with no expiry. Routes are chosen within your plan, and there is no limit on simultaneous devices.