Distance, destination, and route type
For everyday browsing and collaboration tools, start with a nearby route. When accessing content for a specific region, switch to the area where the target service is located. Distance is not the only factor: cross-border routing, evening congestion, and the target site's regional checks can also affect the experience.
IEPL dedicated routes focus on controllable cross-border links and suit persistent connections, video calls, and jitter-sensitive tasks. Transit routes adjust the path through an intermediate node and suit situations where public routing is less favorable. Direct routes have a simpler structure and work well when routing conditions are good. Results vary by network environment, so compare routes on the same device and with the same target service.