PATH REFERENCE
IEPL Dedicated Lines, Relay and Direct Connections
Route types describe how a connection travels through the network; they are not a speed ranking. Consider local access, the international path and the destination service separately. Different paths to the same region may perform differently, and routes of the same type can vary by provider and time of day.
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IEPL Dedicated Line
IEPL stands for International Ethernet Private Line. It typically uses a dedicated line for part of the cross-border connection. This differs from a path that uses the public internet end to end, but other network segments may still be involved between your device and the access point, or between the exit and the destination site. So the dedicated-line label cannot explain the entire end-to-end connection.
When you need sustained sessions, long outputs or access during peak evening hours, compare a dedicated line with other routes. Focus on whether it completes tasks consistently and whether output keeps pausing—not just whether the connection succeeds once. If your local Wi-Fi is unstable, switching to a dedicated line won’t replace troubleshooting your local network.
Dedicated lines typically involve the procurement and maintenance of specialized links, so their cost structure differs from ordinary public internet access. This provides context for route investment; it does not mean this service charges extra for the label or guarantees exclusive resources or performance.
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Relay Routes
A relay route first connects to an access node, then forwards traffic to an exit in the destination region. This creates more flexibility between local access and the international exit, and may avoid a poor default route. It also adds access and forwarding steps, so the connection at each point matters.
For everyday browsing, cross-region work and services that require an exit in a specific region, start by testing a relay route. If a direct connection to the same region is unreliable, a relay gives you another path to compare. Keep the target site and local network consistent, then check whether page loads, file transfers or session stability improve.
Relay routes use access nodes, forwarding resources and exit resources, so cost depends on more than geographic distance. The city in a node name is a selection cue, not a full description of the network path; it does not indicate a fixed transmission distance or connection quality.
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Direct Connections
A direct connection generally means your device connects to an overseas access node through your current network, without an additional relay entry point configured by the service. The route is more direct in structure, but still depends on your local carrier’s routing, international peering and the destination node’s access conditions. “Direct” does not mean the connection bypasses carrier network equipment.
Try a direct connection when your local international network performs well or when you want to compare it with a relay route. A path with fewer visible steps isn’t necessarily better for long sessions or gaming. Assess its suitability based on loading, interaction and sustained transfers in the app you actually use.
Direct connections skip the extra step of arranging relay resources, but actual costs still depend on the exit region and access resources. Route type is not a plan price list. Refer to the plans page for subscription prices, data allowances and refund terms.