Poland

Basics
Poland have 4 GSM-based network providers:

The last operator Nordisk is on GSM-incompatible CDMA 420-MHz reaching 95% of the Polish population with up to 3.1 Mbps speed. This band is not compatible with usual CDMA-phones either and only works with devices specifically designed for CDMA 420.
 * Play (by P4)
 * Orange (formerly IDEA)
 * Plus (by Polkomtel, merged with Aero2 and Sferia)
 * T-Mobile (formerly ERA)

Also, more and more MVNOs and subsidiaries of the operators are arriving on the scene competing with four major operators and reselling their networks. The first 4 operators have pretty similar market shares around 25%. Their price battles have led to one of the lowest rates for data in the EU for the consumer, but to congestion and slow speeds at times too.

Sferia and Aero2 is now merged with Plus and our product is selling mostly under Plus brand, but these operators selling own mobile broadband, but mostly online only and Sferia is limited to postpaid plans only.

Frequencies and coverage
GSM up to EDGE is on 900 and 1800 MHz like all over Europe. 3G/UMTS covers all of the country on 900MHz up to HSPA+ and 2100 MHz up to DC-HSPA+ (except Play) speed available in most of the country. 4G/LTE has been rolled out on 800, 900, 1800, 2100, 2600 MHz and 3700 MHz frequency and is generally free of charge for prepaid. In 2015 new spectrum on 800 and 2600 MHz was auctioned and in 2016 allocated to the 4 operators.

There is also a map of all base stations by all carriers in Poland together with the frequency they are transmitting at (change data source on UKE). If you know where you will be located, you can check this map and see which carriers have base stations closest to you. What coverage is concerned T-Mobile and Orange are best sharing 10-11,000 transmitters in the country, followed by Plus with 7,500 in 2017. Play is in 4th position with only 5,000 antennas, but compensates this lack by roaming agreements with the other 3 providers, that are only available on some tariffs.

Availability
SIM cards can be bought at many places: shops, kiosk, newsagents, petrol stations, tobacconists or the stores of the network operators.

Managing your account online may require Polish language skills, as no English homepage is available. You can try Google Translate for navigating their websites. Nevertheless, the bonus system you have on a Polish SIM can be quite confusing to foreigners.

SIM cards are sold in all sizes. Prepaid still has about 50% share of the total market in Poland and is called ''Na kartę. ''Tethering and VoIP are available without any additional cost on all operators.

Top-ups and validity
All Polish operators decline credit or debits cards from out of the country for top-ups on their website. In Poland you should go to shops and kiosks instead that sell recharges all over starting at 5 PLN. This ban makes it hard to keep a SIM card alive from out of the country as most SIMs need to be topped up once a year not to be suspended. Credit validity varies between providers and often depends on the top-up amount.

Two local Polish top-up sites have proven to accept foreign credit cards without surcharges: So there should be no need to go to 3rd party sites with high premiums.
 * on the website http://doladowania.payu.pl/ payed by credit or debit card
 * on the app or website: http://www.doladowania.pl/ by credit/debit card through MasterPass

Mandatory registration
Up to 2016 you could buy a prepaid SIM card in Poland without registration at every street corner like chewing gum. This has changed since July 2016 because of a new anti-terrorism act. Registration is now taking place mostly in the stores and sales outlets of the providers. There, you are required to register by showing your national ID card or a foreign passport and adding the SIM card number. The operators are giving out high bonuses for registration. SIM cards for minors below 13 years of age now need the consent of a parent. Registration is swift and straightforward. It only takes a minute and about 10-30 minutes to activate your SIM card.

It is still possible to buy a prepaid starter set without showing your ID, however SIM card won't be active unless registered. Places where cards can be registered differ depending on the operator. That's why it's recommended to go directly to an operator's store instead, which are located in towns and shopping centers.

Furthermore, kiosks of the Ruch chain (locator) and many post offices sell and register SIM cards of all 4 providers and most MVNOs. For all operators maps of registration points are linked. More than 50 million prepaid SIMs in Poland are registered in Poland in 2016/7 and the first blocking could take place as early as 2017. For legal reasons, better stay away from Polish SIM cards sold on the internet on someone else's name.

EU roaming: No roam like at home?
Poland is part of the EU, where from 2017 new international roaming rules have been enforced based on the 'roam like at home' principle. For specifics about the new regulation check European Union chapter and every provider below.

Unfortunately, Polish providers have been mostly exempt from EU rules. All major operators apply some surcharges even on the "roam like at home" (RLAH) allowance. Most MVNOs don't offer surcharge-free EU roaming at all. Furthermore, the RLAH limit is very small, because of very low domestic rates and free top-up bonuses which can't be used for roaming. For overuse, when breaking FUP rules or using an operator which doesn't offer RLAH, between 0.01-0.21 PLN per MB are charged.

Be aware that when we talk about a "roaming cap" or "Roam like at home allowance" included in Polish plans. This is very small and will be surcharged unlike in other countries of this wiki. Generally, Polish EU roaming rates are now more expensive than in neighbouring countries and it doesn't pay off to take a Polish SIM card for roaming to another country.

Play
Play, owned by P4, used to be the smallest of the 4 network operators in Poland. But their aggressive pricing and marketing, Play finally moved to the 1st position in 2017/8 what number of subscribers is concerned.

By the end of 2013 it had covered 80% of the population with 3G/UMTS on 900 and 2100 MHz. LTE is called according to Play "4G LTE" and it's operating on 800, 1800, 2100 and 2600 MHz (maximum speed: 70 Mb/s for download, 20 Mb/s for Upload). Play Coverage Map (click on "internet". "here it shows "4G/LTE" which is UMTS and LTE combined! The bright purple area is 3G/HSPA+, only the dark purple 4G/LTE.). "4G LTE Ultra" is an area that on LTE Advanced is available (maximal speed: 262 Mbit/s). Their own coverage remains 8-20% lower than the other providers. In October 2017, Play acquired a license for TDD-LTE 3700 MHz (B43) and from now on this frequency is employed to boost speed for Home Broadband.

Play has only around 6000 of own antennas in the country, less then the other 3 major operators. Play customers using most tariffs are allowed to roam for free on other Polish networks in places without own coverage. Now, you can roam to 4G/LTE on Orange and Plus network, and on 3G network of T-Mobile.pl. Roaming speed stays always limited to 3 Mbit/s for downloads and 1 Mbit/s for uploads. Be aware that the budget Internet na Kartę tariff remains excluded from all domestic roaming and stays on Play's more limited own network only. Play is planned to expand its own signal with 7,500 antens and disable national roaming by 2020. 3G/HSPA+ on Play's network can't be recommended because it doesn't offer DC-HSPA+, by what 3G internet can be patchy and slow.

Play has one of the most confusing SIM card portfolios in Europe. They have different tariff lines with different add-ons and default rates. Generally, all tariff lines can be switched, but not to/from the cheapest rate called Play Internet na Kartę. Their English website contains an out-of-date English description of some prepaid plans as well as instructions for choosing a plan, but lacks essential infos about the Internet na kartę offer or how to terminate a package, which is only available in Polish (description in Polish can also be very confusing).

Availability
Their SIM card can be bought at kiosks, petrol stations and other points of sale: Play Store Locator. If you want to be sure, that your SIM is registered at the point of sale, go to a branded Play store and show your ID. Registration takes place at all Play stores, Ruch kiosks and postal offices (see map).

Recharge vouchers are available at service stations, supermarkets, and many other places starting 5 PLN up to 150 PLN. To check balance, type *101#.

You can download the Play24 app for iOS and Android to manage your account and check balances.

Play na Kartę
Play na Kartę is their standard prepaid product line sold for 5 PLN in a starter pack. You can change from any tariff to this line by typing *163*6#. Card is valid for 10 days. Default data is high PLN 1.20 / MB.

Top-ups are from 5 PLN valid for 5 days to 100 PLN valid for 150 days. They don't include bonus data. You need to add a data package (see below).

Play na Kartę Rok Ważności Konta
Play na Kartę is this tarrif, which you can get one year credit valid from 5 PLN top-up. You can change from any tariff to this line by typing *163*2#. Default data is high PLN 1.20 / MB. You need to add a data package (see below).

Play na Kartę Lubię to!
This different product line can be used with same starter. This tariff must be activated/changed by *163*7# and card is active for 10 days with 250 MB high-speed data for the start. Default internet is free, unlimited, but capped at slow 32 kbps. To prolong, you have to recharge which gives you included bonus for data. For every top up: Bonuses can't be used for international roaming. For more high-speed data you need to add a package (see below).
 * of up to 9 PLN, you get 50 MB bonus and 5 days validity
 * of up to 24 PLN, you get 200 MB bonus and 10 days validity
 * of up to 49 PLN, you get 500 MB bonus and 30 days validity
 * of up to 99 PLN, you get 1.5 GB bonus and 100 days validity
 * of 100 PLN or more, you get 3.5 GB bonus and 150 days vaildity

FORMUŁA Play na Kartę
This tarrif can be activated/changed by *163*10#. You can buy these packages: To deactivation, replace *1# to *2#.
 * FORMUŁA SMS - unlimited SMS, 100 MB - 9 PLN - activation: *111*401*1#.
 * FORMUŁA 3 w 1 - unlimited SMS, unlimited calls to Play, 1 GB (in EU: 880 MB) - 14 PLN (first 7 days free, but only in Poland) - activation: *111*400*1#
 * FORMUŁA 4 w 1 - unlimited SMS, unlimited calls to Play, 2 GB (in EU: 1.32 GB) - 21 PLN - activation: *111*403*1#
 * FORMUŁA UNLIMITED - unlimited calls, SMS, 6 GB - (9 PLN for 7 days, 25 PLN for 30 days) - activation: *111*407*1# for 30 days, *111*406*1# for 7 days. The EU caps are 570 MB for the weekly pack, 1.57 GB for the monthly pack.

If you used-up data, it starts Safe Internet. To 50 MB cost 5 PLN with full speed (0,02 PLN/100 kB), if overuse - data is free, but speed is throthed to 8 kbps. To restore full speed, buy data feature pack.

Data feature packages
These monthly data packs work with Play na Kartę and Play na Kartę Lubię to!: All packages auto-renew and give you bonus after renewal (extra 100 MB for 600 MB; extra 1 GB for 2 GB and 6 GB). To stop, type code and replace 1 by 2 at last digit. To check consumption of the data package, type activation ending with *3.
 * 600 MB (EU roaming: 310 MB): 5 PLN - activation: *111*541*1#
 * 2 GB (EU roaming: 570 MB): 9 PLN - activation: *111*542*1#
 * 6 GB (EU roaming: 1.26 GB) : 20 PLN - activation: *111*543*1#

Play OdNOWA
This plan caused a revolution in the Polish market when it was introduced in 2017. Starter is sold at 5 PLN without allowances. All top-ups stay valid indefinitely as long as one recharge is done per year. You can change to this plan by *163*20#.

Here is the sensation: All packages will also stay valid "forever" until they are used up. You can add bundles for voice and these two data packages: Check balances by *180#. Packages are more expensive than on other plans, but never expire. Overage fee is low 0.02 PLN per MB. There is a fee of 2 PLN charged in months without any consumption. Special EU roaming packages are sold for this plan that are valid indefinitely too (see EU roaming below).
 * 1 GB (EU roaming: 0.31 GB) valid forever: 5 PLN - activation: *111*842*1#
 * 6 GB (EU roaming: 1.51 GB) valid forever: 25 PLN - activation: *111*843*1#

New all-in-one packages
From March 2018 a new packages are introduced. This promotion is available for the plans: ''Play na kartę Rok Ważności Konta, Play na kartę, Play na kartę Lubię to! and Formuła Play na kartę: ''
 * Solo na kartę: unlimited calls & SMS, 10 GB data (overuse = cost depends on your tarrif, EU cap: 1.57 GB (free limit 500 MB)) valid 30 days. 25 PLN. Activation: *111*978*1#. Deactivation: *111*978*2#.
 * Rodzina na kartę: unlimited calls & SMS, "unlimited" internet (FUP = 15 GB, after 1 Mbps/384 kbps, in EU: 1.57 GB (free limit 500 MB)) per person, valid 30 days. The cost depends on the number od connected numbers, 25 PLN per one, the person who creates the group pays. To activate, send SMS START.979 to 111. Next add a number, by sending DODAJ phonenumber to 258. You can create the group with max. 8 users.

Internet na Kartę
Remember that users of Internet na Kartę have access to Play's own network only - unlike to the other tariffs, there is no domestic roaming available on this plan (see above). Their product line Internet na Kartę has the cheapest domestic data at slightly higher voice and text rates. Default data rate stays at very low 0.02 PLN per MB. This prepaid plan can't be changed to other plans.

It comes in different starter packs with an allowance for the start with only-SIM or with dongle: Default data rate is a very low 0.02 PLN per MB but in EU/EEA data rate is 0.09 PLN/MB. To add more data, you need to top-up these amounts, which you receive bonus: A 20% bonus to top up volume is given if you top-up online using www.doladowania.play.pl
 * for free: Wypróbuj 4G LTE Ultra with 451.83 MB and 1 PLN for 3 days
 * 5 PLN: Starter 2 GB with 1.76 GB included and 5 PLN valid for 7 days
 * 9 PLN: Starter 5 GB with 4.57 GB included and 9 PLN valid for 7 days
 * 19 PLN: Starter "Bez Limitu na tydzień" with unlimited internet for a week (FUP = 30 GB, in EU: 0,88 GB) included and 5 PLN valid for 7 days
 * 50 PLN: Starter "25 GB" with 3 GB included for 1 month + 11 times 2 GB per month (in EU: 0,26 GB per month) and 4.57 PLN included.
 * 159 PLN: Starter 5 GB + Huawei E5572Cs 4G WiFi
 * 199 PLN: Starter 3 GB + Alcatel Link Zone 4G WiFi

Additionally so-called "unlimited internet packages" can be activated on Play Internet na Kartę tariff line only: All these "unlimited" add-ons auto-renew and must be stopped by replacing 1 by 2 as last digit in the code. "Unlimited" is limited by a FUP that throttles, if you exceed data to 1 Mbps/384 kbps. If your speed will be throtted, you can buy a NON STOP 5 GB package to restore full speed. Activation: *111*796*1# (5 PLN/5 GB).
 * "unlimited" internet for a day (= 24 hours) FUP = 10 GB (in EU: 0.31 GB): PLN 5, activation: *111*791*1#
 * "unlimited" internet for a week (= 7 days) FUP = 30 GB (in EU: 1.26 GB): PLN 20, activation: *111*789*1#
 * "unlimited" internet for a month (= 30 days) FUP = 100 GB (in EU: 3.08 GB): PLN 49, activation: *111*783*1#
 * unlimited internet in night (30 days, 0:00 - 9:00, in EU: 0.31 GB): PLN 5, activation: *111*788*1#

Promotion for summer
Play starts a new promotion in which you can get 30 GB (10 GB per month). To activate internet bonus, log in to Play24 and activate "Internet na lato za darmo" (="Internet for summer for free"). You can also activate this promotion by calling *111*870*1#, but you'll receive 5 GB per month. Promotion is valid to 30th September 2018. If you activate package later, you'll receive less internet, for example: If you activate package in 2nd September, you'll receive in total 10 GB (5GB if you activate by USSD code). This promotion can't be used in roaming. Promotion is available in all new tarrifs (included RedBull Mobile).

VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling
Play provides IMS services, which means that it's compatible with VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling. VoLTE is now available only in iPhone's (from iPhone 6). However, VoLTE is not available in roaming partners in Poland & rest of world.

Wi-Fi Calling is supported and available for prepaid accounts depending on compatible devices (iOS from iPhone 5C, Android only with branded OS) to activate: text START to 282 (for free).

EU roaming
Play has received approval from the regulator to opt out from the Roam like at Home scheme and changed the rules for EU roaming again (see this site). From 1st March 2018 a surcharge of 0.0123 PLN/MB (= 12.58 PLN/GB) is now charged for any roaming data up to the EU cap (mentioned in the article according to this list ). FORMUŁA UNLIMITED Play na Kartę (30 days only), Solo na kartę and Rodzina na kartę plans have a free limit of 500 MB. If you spend more than 1 month in next month you won't receive free limit for EU roaming. For data use beyond this cap and all permanent roaming of more than 4 months an additional surcharge of 0.03 PLN/MB (= 31.46 PLN/GB) is applied. Play released data packages dedicated to EU/EEA roaming:
 * 500 MB for EU/EEA countries: 15 PLN, valid for 14 days, activation: *111*791*1#. This package is for all prepaid plans, but not available for the Play na kartę odNOWA plan.
 * for Play na kartę odNOWA plan only, there are 4 packages according to this list that are valid indefinitely:
 * 500 MB for EU/EEA countries: 15 PLN, activation: *111*649*1#.
 * 1 GB for EU/EEA countries: 30 PLN, activation: *111*607*1#.
 * 2 GB for EU/EEA countries: 50 PLN, activation: *111*648*1#.
 * 3 GB for EU/EEA countries: 85 PLN, activation: *121*649*1#.

More info

 * APN: internet
 * Enable data roaming to use internet in national roaming!
 * Website in Polish: http://www.Play.pl
 * or basic info in English: http:www.play.pl/en

Orange Polska
2G and 3G, 4G/LTE (800, 1800, 2100, 2600 MHz): Orange Coverage Map good coverage in Poland. LTE is open for prepaid and covers already 99.7% of population in 2018 and speeds up to 225 Mbps. Orange used to be the market leader with the best coverage and speeds until 2017 when it was overtaken by Play.

Availability
As your SIM card needs to be registered to be activated, buy the SIM in an official store or outlet. If you have bought it at other places, check this manual in English how and where to register.

As a promotion Orange offer credits of PLN 100 to every customer who buys a starter, and then registers and activates it by the end of 2017. The credit can be used for national calls to fixed and mobile, within 30 days.

The best way is to buy a Orange Free na kartę starter. This starter packs is sold at 5 PLN with 6 GB included valid 14 days, at 7 PLN with 7 GB included valid 30 days and at 20 PLN with 50 GB included valid 14 days plus starter price as credit.

If it's not available you can buy any Orange prepaid starter like Yes or Smart plans for 5 PLN. It contains 6 GB for 14 days plus the start-up credit. Buy it in an Orange store or at a place where they can register it on your name. Many stores nationwide can do the registration for Orange.

Later change the plan to Orange Free na Kart ę by sending SMS "FREE" to 3033 (for 0.15-0.20 PLN) or by sending code *101*40# (for free) to get the extra bonus for top-up. You can also transfer an nju SIM to Orange by texting their PUK no. to 80512.

Check your balance with *124*#.

Recharges
Top-up vouchers are widely available in supermarkets, newsstands, petrol stations, grocery stores, ATMs, ticket vending machines. For top-up type: *125*#

Users of Orange Free na Kartę plans only get free data packages for each top-up which is the highest bonus in the country right now: You can check remaining data from bonus packages using *101*01# code or check bonus volume by sending a SMS with "ILE" to 411 (for 0.20 PLN). Bonuses can't be used for roaming. If you top-up before end of another package, data will be rollover with new package (if valid of the new package is higher).

Also, you can buy so-called elastic internet packages (Elastyczny Pakiet Internetowy):

For activation text code to 360, to check balance text 'ILE' to 360. You can still use money from top-up for making calls, texting, transferring additional data (at 0.01 PLN for 100 kB) or buying additional packages (see below).

When overused in all of packages and bonuses, speed will be throtted to 64 kbps. You can deactivate this speed limit by sending a free SMS to 80733 with 'STOP LEJEK'. Then, you'll be charged by default rate instead.

All-in-one packages
Orange offers some all-in-one packages: If overuse, speed will be throtted to 64 kbps. You can deactivate speed limit
 * Unlimited calls, SMS and 15 GB (+ bonus from top-up, EU cap: 1.61 GB, 15 GB in cyclic offer, 10 GB for once) valid 31 days and auto-renew. To activate once, call *102*74#, to activate cyclic offer, call *102*75#. If you activate cyclic offer, when package renew, you'll get 1 GB more than previous month. To deactivate, call *102*75*00#. The amount of GB depends on how long you have stayed with the network:
 * up to 1 year: 15 GB (10 GB for once)
 * from 1 year to 3 years: 17 GB
 * from 3 years: 20 GB
 * Multipakiet 100 - 100 mins, 100 SMS, 100 MB data in PL & EU valid 7 days, cost 6 PLN don't auto-renew, activation: *110*78#
 * Multipakiet 200 - 200 mins, 200 SMS, 200 MB data in PL & EU valid 31 days, cost 16 PLN, to activation once, call *110*79#, To activation cyclic offer, call *110*79*02#. To deactivate, call *110*79*00#.

Data feature packs
Default rate on Free is 0.10 PLN per MB. Users of all Orange prepaid plans (incl. Orange Free na Kartę plan) can buy following data packages: For activation text code to 260, for data balance check text code to 260. ($) packages include unlimited SMS.

When data from packages 200 MB and 500 MB is used up, overuse is paid at standard rates (from 0.10 PLN/MB to 5 PLN/MB, depends on plan). When data from packages 2 GB and 5 GB is used up, you can still have connection for free, to the end of validity of package, but with 64 kbps download speed.

You can also activate package, called "Pakiet GB na muzykę". In this package you can get unlimited data for Spotify. To activate, send SMS A to 80802. Package cost 4.99 PLN per month. To deactivate, send SMS WYLACZ to 80802.

VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling
Orange has IMS deployed, which means that VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling are offered, but can't be used outside of Poland. To use VoWIFI in Poland you can use free app available on Google Play or have a compatible, configured device such as iPhone 5S and later.

EU roaming
Orange has received approval from the regulator to opt out from the Roam like at Home scheme and changed the rules for EU roaming again (only for prepaid users). From 18th June 2018 a surcharge of 0.00976 PLN/MB (= 10 PLN/GB) is now charged for any roaming data up to the RLAH cap (mentioned in the article according to this list ). For data use beyond this cap and all permanent roaming of more than 4 months an additional surcharge of 0.03 PLN/MB (= 31.46 PLN/GB) is applied.

More info

 * Orange offers many free GB with many opportunities. You can observe Orange's fanpage.
 * In all offers there is activated data compressing, you can't deactivate it.
 * APN: internet /or/ internetipv6
 * Username and password: internet
 * Website in Polish: http://www.orange.pl

Plus (by Polkomtel)
Plus (formerly Plus GSM) is the brand name of Poland's mobile phone network operator Polkomtel. The company is entirely owned by Spartan Capital Holdings sp. z o.o. Plus uses LTE base stations from Aero2 and Sferia, because own Plus LTE coverage have been limited (mostly up to 3G/UMTS)

For 4G/LTE these frequencies from Plus and partners are employed together: Summing up, Plus has a very good coverage throughout the country on 2G and 3G while their 4G/LTE network already covers 99% right now: Plus Coverage Map. 4G/LTE (called LTE PLUS) is available on prepaid cards with speeds up to 150 Mbps. LTE-Advanced (called LTE PLUS ADVANCED) is available for 54% of Polish population, is generally open for prepaid with speeds up to 300 Mbps (750 Mbps in Białystok so far). Network can be overloaded on countrysides in evenings, because Plus offers "unlimited" home internet on LTE (postpaid plan) and many users uses these option on bad infrastructure. Plus is the local Vodafone partner.
 * Plus: 900 MHz (B8), 1800 MHz (B3), 2100 MHz (B1) and 2600 MHz (B7)
 * Aero2: 900 MHz (B8), 1800 MHz (B3) and 2600 MHz (B7)
 * Sferia: 800 MHz (B20)

Availablity
To register you need to go to a store of the operator (locator) and show your ID or ask at a kiosk before buying, if they are able to register it on a foreign passport. Starters are sold from 5 PLN with different bonuses and credits (see below).

Plus offers additional registration at 1,300 Plus or Cyfrowy Polsat outlets, 270 Neonet shops, 1,800 Ruch kiosks, 4,600 post offices and many other points shown on this map.

Top-ups are available at Plus stores, service stations, kiosks, grocery stores or online using credit cards. To top-up by vouchers, type *123*#. To check balance and validity, type *100#.

Starter packs
Generally Plus sell these options: Sometimes in shops you can find old starter packs: Internet na kartę (= data-only SIM) or Bez Limitu (= unlimited). You can become acquainted with these old offers on these websites: Bez Limitu, Data-only SIM (on Polish language).
 * Prosto na Kartę (= Basic prepaid): for 5 PLN
 * Elastyczna na kartę (= Elastic prepaid) with three other starter packs:
 * for 5 PLN: with 6 GB valid 7 days (with Do 100 GB po doładowaniu on front)
 * for 5 PLN: with 6 GB valid 15 days (with Bez Limitu i 10 GB on front)
 * for 15 PLN: with 30 GB valid 15 days, and 30 GB valid 1 year, if you top-up 30 PLN or more (with 30 GB na rok on front)

Prosto na kartę
This plan have a one base rate for 1 MB, min or SMS in Poland and the EU at 0.19 PLN. All top-ups are valid 1 year. You can change to this line by *147*26#. Only one data option can be added: If you top-up 100 PLN or 150 PLN, you'll get extra credit:
 * 3 GB (in the EU max. 400 MB) for 30 days at 5 PLN by *136*11*03#.
 * 100 PLN, extra 15 PLN
 * 150 PLN, extra 30 PLN

Elastyczna na kartę
You can migrate to these tarrif by calling *147*27# or by using Plus Online aplication. This tariff is for smartphones and tablets, modems, etc. Default data rate is 1.20 PLN per MB. Top-ups includes bonus data and unlimited aplications: Bonuses can't be used in roaming. If overuse, speed will be throtted to 32 kbps. If you top-up 100 PLN or 150 PLN, you'll get extra credit: These packages can be activated:
 * 100 PLN, extra 15 PLN
 * 150 PLN, extra 30 PLN
 * 1 GB (in EU max. 400 MB) valid 30 days - 5 PLN. Activation: *136*11*01#. Package is auto-renew. To deactivate, call: *136*00*01#
 * Rok Ważności konta: one year credit validity, activation: *136*11*12# and top-up at least 5 PLN

EU roaming surcharge
Plus has received approval from the regulator to opt out from the Roam like at Home scheme and changed the rules for EU roaming again. From 29th June 2018 a surcharge of 0.0046 PLN/MB (= 4.66 PLN/GB) is now charged for any roaming data up to the RLAH cap (mentioned in the article according to this list ). If you have boughted data package (30 days packages only), you'll receive free limit of 500 MB. For data use beyond this cap and all permanent roaming of more than 4 months an additional surcharge of 0.03 PLN/MB (= 31.46 PLN/GB) is applied.

You can still buy these special roaming packages to EU/EEA, Switzerland, Turkey and USA (on both T-Mobile US and AT&T): Even roaming packages auto-renew. Better disable them by code.

More info

 * APN: internet (for 3G/2G only)
 * APN: plus (for LTE/3G/2G)
 * To change language of operators SMS to English, dial: *105*20#
 * Dedicated website in Ukrainian: http://www.plus.pl/ua
 * Website in Polish only: http://www.plus.pl/

T-Mobile Polska
T-Mobile in Poland has a best coverage in Poland on 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE: coverage map (for LTE scroll). 4G/LTE is open for prepaid and covers 99.7% of population in 2017 already. On the majority of 4G base stations LTE Advanced is available to compatible devices at no extra cost. LTE-A in a T-Mobile can offer up to 354Mbit/s of download speed.

Before 2011 it used to be a second operator in Poland, but after rebranding to "T-Mobile.pl" (from "Era") and during period with disappointing offers compared to other operators, it started losing customers. Currently it has least market share.

It has the best coverage and quality of network in Poland. T-Mobile has a union with Orange Polska to improve infrastructure called NetWorks! - T-Mobile and Orange are building cellular network together that subscribers can use both networks base stations (that is not equal to domestic roaming, but basically T-Mobile and Orange subscribers are using the same antennas).

Due to smallest subscribers base T-Mobile.pl network is least likely to be overloaded during mass events, but now T-Mobile sells Home Internet (postpaid plan) and you can often in countryside sees on evenings low speeds.

Availability
They sell three prepaid starter packs for 5 PLN in their stores (locator): For registration of SIM cards that are bought at other places, scroll down this page for a map. In Biedronka shops you can find starter packs from T-Mobile, but usually are old (don't have nano-SIM, you must wait 5 days to activate LTE). Better buy starter pack in T-Mobile store.
 * T-Mobile na kartę: their voice & data SIM for 5 PLN with:
 * "unlimited per day" package included (with Tylko najlepsza oferta on front)
 * "unlimited per 5 days" package included (with Bez limitu minuty, SMS-y i Video on front)
 * Internet na kartę: their data-only SIM for 5 PLN with 1 GB valid for 5 days preloaded

Top-ups are available at the usual places. To top-up by voucher, type *111* #, to check balance *101#.

Voice and data SIM - T-Mobile na kartę
They offer four different "unlimited" plans with speed limited to 15 Mbit/s. All includes one year credit valid: For monthly packages, their data add-ons is offered, valid to the end of package: "Supernet Video DVD" offers unlimited video data up to 480p in YouTube, Netflix, Vevo, Showmax, Onet VOD, player, TVP Sport, TVP Stream, Chili, wyborcza.pl, WP Pilot, Google Play Video, Amazon Prime Video and TVP VOD. Be aware, speed is limited to 1,5 Mbps in these aplications and if overuse basic data package, speed will be throtted to 16 kbps also in these aplications.
 * "unlimited" per day: 1 PLN including all domestic calls, SMS and 300 MB (60 MB in EU) data per calendar day until midnight. Rate is not charged if there are no calls, SMS or less than 5 MB data use. To activate, type *140*296#. For more data until midnight you can add:
 * 300 MB (max. 30 MB in EU): 0.50 PLN, activation: *140*296*3#
 * 1 GB (max. 60 MB in EU): 1 PLN, activation: *140*296*4#
 * "unlimited" per 5 days: 5 PLN including all domnestic calls, SMS/MMS and 1 GB (320 MB in EU) with Supernet Video DVD included. To activate, type *150*161*2#. For more data to the billing 5 days you can add:
 * 1 GB (max. 190 MB in EU): 3 PLN, activation: *150*161*5#
 * 2 GB (max. 320 MB in EU): 5 PLN, activation: *150*161*6#
 * "unlimited" per month: 25 PLN including all domestic calls, SMS and 10 GB (max. 1.61 GB in EU) data per month. To activate, type *140*265#.
 * "unlimited" per month: 30 PLN including all domnestic calls, SMS/MMS and 10 GB (max. 1.93 GB in EU) with Supernet Video DVD included valid 30 days. To activate, type *150*150*2#
 * 1 GB (max. 320 MB in EU): 5 PLN, activation: *140*265*3#
 * 3 GB (max. 580 MB in EU): 9 PLN, activation: *140*265*4#
 * 5 GB: (max. 770 MB in EU) 12 PLN, activation: *140*265*5#

Data feature packages
All packages don't auto-renew (except of * - to deactivate, replace *2# by *3# in the activation code). Packages include full LTE speed. If you overuse, speed will be throtted to 16 Kb/sec.

(^) - This package can be used only on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). If you activate before Friday, package will be enabled from Friday. If you activate during these days, package is valid to the end of Sunday.

Data SIM - Internet na kartę
This data-only SIM is intended for modems and tablets. It includes the "Strong LTE" option. Every 5 days 1 GB (capped at 320 MB in EU) is given out for 5 PLN. You can change to other data billing cycles:

When data allowance is used up, speed will be throttled to 16 Kbps. Packs will renew automatically if there is credit. Data can rollover for next month. You can renew ahead of time by sending an SMS with text NIE to 80333. To stop renewing by calling *140*710#. Also, you can activate packages above.

VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling
T-Mobile provides IMS as well; which means that VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling are available, however, not for prepaid accounts at the moment, only for postpaid plans.

EU roaming
T-Mobile has received approval from the regulator to opt out from the Roam like at Home scheme and changed the rules for EU roaming again. From 1st July 2018 a surcharge of 0.01456 PLN/MB (= 14.91 PLN/GB) is now charged for any roaming data up to the RLAH cap (mentioned in the article according to this list ). If you have "unlimited" bundle, you'll receive free limit of 500 MB. For data use beyond this cap and all permanent roaming of more than 4 months an additional surcharge of 0.03 PLN/MB (= 31.46 PLN/GB) is applied. T-Mobile also sells "Travel & Surf" roaming packs as add-ons to all prepaid plans, that include the non-EU countries of Albania, Montenegro and Macedonia as well as all of EU/EEA: For activation text code to 80717.
 * 50 MB for 24 hours: 2 PLN - activation: text UE50
 * 200 MB for 72 hours: 8 PLN - activation: text UE200
 * 500 MB for 7 days: 19 PLN - activation: UE500
 * 1 GB for 7 days: 34 PLN - activation: UE1

More info

 * APN: internet
 * Website in Polish: http://www.t-mobile.pl

a2 mobile (by Aero2)
a2mobile is the p repaid offer of aero2 aimed at young people. a ero2 is part of  Cyfrowy Polsat  medial-telecomunications group (with Plus and Sferia). Most of their offers are sold only online.

a2mobile isundefinednow a NVMO based on Plus on 2G/3G/4G coverage mapspeeds up to 300 Mbps.

Availability

The SIM starter packs is available online and at Żabka and FreshMarket stores. The SIM can be registered at these points too. They sell a starter pack for 10 PLN valid for 1 year with preloaded 10 PLN.

To top-up you can use any Plus and a2mobile voucher. To top-up with an a2mobile voucher, enter *111* #, to top-up with a Plus voucher, enter *123* #. All top-ups are valid for one year. To check balance, call *111#. There is available free app, called moje.a2mobile. Is available on Google Play (not for iOS devices so far).

Data feature packages
Default rate is 0.04 PLN per MB. You can buy "unexhausted" packages valid for 31 days: Their "Pakiet społecznościowy" (social media package) included. You can use unlimited Messenger, Facebook and Frifon. If you won't buy packages above - to activate social media package call *222*8# for 5 PLN (EU cap: 330 MB).

In "unexhausted" internet plans, speed will be throttled depending on how much data you have used. To check status limitations, call *200#. The throttle works like this: up to 5 GB at maximal speed, 5-10 GB at max. 3 Mbps, 10-15 GB at max. 1 Mbps, over 15 GB at max. 512 kbps. You can reset internet usage for 5 PLN by *200*1#.

By *119*1# you can change to their unlimited offers, by *119*0# you can go back to their regular plans valid for 31 days: If you used up package of internet, you can buy 5 GB cost 15 PLN (EU cap: 989 MB). Activation: *444*2#.
 * Zacny: 300 MB (in Poland & EU), 50 SMS, 50 mins, unlimited on-net SMS and mins: 8 PLN, activation: *222*3#
 * Obfity: 5 GB (EU cap: 1.25 GB), 100 SMS, 100 mins, unlimited on-net SMS and mins: 19 PLN, activation: *222*2#
 * Suty: 10 GB (EU cap: 1.65 GB), unlimited calls and SMS, 100 mins to landlines: 25 PLN, activation: *222*1#

EU roaming
a 2mobile gives out a small share of their packages for EU roaming according to this list at the domestic rate. All use beyond is charged at 0.03 PLN per MB in packages, if no package is activated at 0.04 PLN/MB.

More information

 * APN: a2mobile.pl
 * It's recommended to enable data roaming
 * For VoWIFi use free app, available on Google Play, but not for iOS
 * Website in Polish: http://a2mobile.pl/

Red Bull Mobile
Red Bull Mobile is a joint venture between P4/Play and Red Bull energy drink. It's not a MVNO as it belongs to Play and sold at their stores as a different brand aimed at the urban youth. It uses the network of Play in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE (included 4G LTE Ultra): Play Coverage Map

Availabilty
The SIM starter pack is sold at Play stores (Play Store Locator). The SIM needs to be registered before it's activated. They offer free SIMs in promotions, but there are generally two starter packs for 5 PLN (includes bonus 100 MB): To recharge you can use the same recharge methods as for PLAY. To check your balance dial *111#. To activate the number you need to do one call (or misscall). Also the Play24 app can be used by Red Bull Mobile users. You can migrate to RedBull Mobile from Play's tarrif for free.
 * SieMa na kartę
 * SieMa na kartę PL

Basic offer (SieMa na kartę)
To migrate to this tarrif, call *163*99#. Default data is free, but speed is throtted to 32 kbps. Top-ups includes these bonus data: After first top-up, you can buy an elastic plan that includes unlimited calls, SMS & MMS plus some data: (*) - free limit 500 MB in EU roaming.

If overuse, speed will be throtted to 32 kbps.

SieMa na kartę PL
To switch to this plan, call *163*66#. All top-ups are valid for 1 year and don't include bonus data. Default data is free, but speed is throtted to 32 kbps. You can buy these packages valid for 30 days: If overuse, speed will be throtted to 32 kbps. If you have a 50 GB bundle, you can buy additional 15 GB cost 15 PLN. To activate, use Play24 aplication. If overuse, data will be cut off!
 * unlimited domestic calls, SMS, MMS, 1 GB data in Poland: 19 PLN, activation: *111*968*1#
 * 25 GB data in Poland: 20 PLN, activation: *111*969*1#.
 * 50 GB data in Poland: 30 PLN, activation: *111*970*1#.

Take care, this plan works only in Poland and data transmission and MMS are limited to Play's own network while calls and SMS work on national roaming too. All international roaming is blocked.

Data add-ons
For new SieMa plans, you can buy these data add-ons (all valid 30 days and don't auto-renew): (*) Not available in SieMa PL plan

Also, there is available "unlimited" internet for day (FUP = 10 GB, after 1 Mbps/3384 kbps, EU cap: 310 MB (not available in SieMa PL plan)) cost 6 PLN. To activate, call: *111*940*1#. Package don't auto-renew.

EU roaming
Red Bull follows the same new rules of Play and has opted out of Roam like home by surcharging from the start. Check Play in the article above for details and exact surcharges. You can also add their 500 MB EU roaming package. Note that there is generally no international roaming on the SieMa PL plan.

More info

 * APN: internet
 * Website in Polish: http://www.redbullmobile.pl/

Plush
Plush is the second brand of Plus in Poland aimed at young people. It's not a MVNO, but an Plus subsidiary. Like nju on Orange, they often have better promotions than the original Plus brand.

Availability
Starter packs in mini and micro sizes are available in all Plus stores and further outlets. There are starters for 5 PLN, each with the same credit preloaded valid for 30 days. Also you can use Plus Online aplication for managing your account in Plush.

Top-ups are available at Plus stores, service stations, kiosks, grocery stores or [https://doladuj.plushbezlimitu.pl/ online using credit cards. To top-up by Plus vouchers, type *123*#. To check balance and validity, type *100#. If 4G/LTE speeds up to 300 Mbps doesn't work, enter *101*11*24#. You can migrate to Plush, using Plus Online aplication or by entering *147*23# and after *136*11*01#. Change tarrif cost 5 PLN.

They sell two prepaid starter packs with other pictures on front for 5 PLN in their stores (locator). It contains 6 GB valid 15 days. In some stores you can find starter with 50 GB included valid 30 days for 5 PLN.

Voice & data SIM
Default data is 0.19 PLN per MB. Top- up include these bonus data valid for 30 days: Packages can't be used in roaming. If you've used up your data package, your internet speed will be throtted to 32 kbps. These add-ons are offered:
 * Pakiet YouTube: first 30 days free, thereafter 5 PLN for 30 days, 2.5 GB for YouTube, optimized for 480p resolution, activation: *121*11*01#.
 * Rok Ważności konta: one year credit validity, activation: *136*11*10# and top-up at least 5 PLN
 * 5 GB (in EU max. 400 MB) for 30 days: 5 PLN - activation: Send SMS PAKIET to 80025. Package is auto-renew. To disable, call *136*00*09#
 * 200 GB to use in night (1:00 - 8:00, EU cap: 0.7 GB): 10 PLN - activation: *136*11*11#.

All-in-one packages
If you want to get all-in-one packages with EU cap, first disable bonuses from top-up by calling *136*00*01#. There are available 3 combo plans, all valid 30 days and auto-renew:

To activate call to these numbers: If overuse, speed will be throtted to 32 kbps. The same packages like above can be activated.
 * 10 PLN: Activation: *136*11*02#, Deactivation: *136*00*02#
 * 20 PLN: Activation: *136*11*04#, Deactivation: *136*00*04#
 * 25 PLN: Activation: *136*11*07#, Deactivation: *136*00*07#

EU roaming
Plush follows the same new rules of Plus and has opted out of Roam like home by surcharging from the start. Check Plus in the article above for details and exact surcharges. The same roaming packages mentioned above at Plus can be added.

More information

 * APN: plus
 * Website in Polish: www.plushbezlimitu.pl

nju mobile
Nju mobile is the second brand of Orange in Poland and like Plush by Plus aimed at young people. It's not a MVNO, but an Orange subsidiary. They often have better promotions than the original Orange brand.

Availability
Starter packs in mini and micro sizes are available in all Orange stores and further outlets. There are starters for 4, 5 or 20 PLN, each with the same credit preloaded valid for 30 days. Do the registration there (registration points).

Starters are from 4-20 PLN giving different amounts of bonuses depending on promotion. You will normally end up with some GB and some more PLN even on the smaller starter packs. You can also transfer an Orange SIM to nju by texting their PUK no. to 80511.

You can top-up nju mobile with regular Orange vouchers but you have to type *128*# (on vouchers are only informations for regular Orange top-uping rules).

Nju is one of the few brands whose topped up credit stays valid forever. You are only supposed to make one recharge per half year to keep your SIM plan alive. Check balance by calling *127*1#. You can manage your account by application, available in Google Play (not for iOS devices).

Voice and data SIM
Default rate without a daily or weekly plar or a data pack is 0.19 PLN per MB. Nju has daily and monthly combo plans with calls, texts and data:
 * daily plans (based on one calendar day): wszystko komórkowe: 250 MB per day (80 MB in the EU) and unlimited SMS capped at 1.20 PLN. Activation: *127*67# for 6 PLN. For more data you can add the 9 GB package (see below).
 * monthly plans for 30 days:
 * Rozmowy za nie więcej niż 19 zł: included unlimited calls only capped at 19 PLN . Data can be added for another 19 PLN: 3 GB (in EU: 1.23 GB). Activation: *127*66#
 * Wszystko komórkowe: 10 GB per month (1.84 GB in the EU) and unlimited calls and SMS to Poland and the EU: 29 PLN. Activation: *127*63#

Data feature package
NJU offers a 9 GB data package (capped at 460 MB in the EU) for 9 PLN with full LTE speed. This can be activated by *127*69# or texting 'AKT' to 80355. Check package balance by *127*69*1#. This package is for 31 days and will not auto-renew.

"Im dłużej tym lepiej" (= the longer the better)
This promotion can be activated, by sending a SMS with the word 'START' for 80510. The amount of GB depends on how long you have stayed with the network: Package cost and EU cap don't change. The promotion does not apply to the 9 GB package.
 * from 6 months to 1 year: double data
 * from 1 year to 2 years: 2.5 times data
 * from 2 years: triple data

EU roaming
Nju follows the same new rules of Orange and has opted out of Roam like home by surcharging from the start. Check Orange in the article above for details and exact surcharges. Nju has released three add-on packages for EU roaming instead:
 * 50 MB for 3 days: 3 PLN, activation: 'START 50' to 8020
 * 200 MB for 7 days: 10 PLN, activation: 'START 200' to 8020
 * 500 MB for 14 days: 20 PLN, activation: 'START 500' to 8020

VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling
Njumobile, like an Orange, has IMS deployed, which means that VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling are offered, but VoLTE is restricted for prepaid accounts. VoWIFI in prepaid plans can't be used outside of Poland. To use VoWIFI you can use free app available on Google Play.

More info

 * APN: internet
 * Website in Polish: http://www.njumobile.pl

Lycamobile
The UK-based operator Lycamobile opened its Polish branch in 2011. It's operating as MVNO on the Plus network in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE speeds up to 300 Mbps. For coverage check Plus (see above).

Availability
Their SIM cards are available for free in micro-, mini- or nano size in their outlets. They have many agencies around the country in newsstands, kiosks, supermarkets and online sent to a Polish address. But better buy it in one of their sales outlets, where they can register it on your name.

Top-ups can be purchased there as well in 5, 10, 20, 30, 50 and 100 PLN denominations. You are expected to make a top-up right away, as the SIM doesn't include credit. It's valid for only 6 months without being recharged.

Top-ups are also available online. Foreign credit cards are accepted. The website has an English option too. When topping up, you will be asked for an ID number and a local address. The ID can be a PESEL (Poland national ID) or any other ID. You can use your passport number and your hotel address.

Data feature packs
These discounted monthly data packages are available to be activated on the SIM:

For activation send code. To check status dial *137#. These packages will automatically renew, if there is credit. To stop, call customer service on 322 or dial *190# at latest 20.00h on the day of expirery of the old pack. Default data rate outside of these packages displayed above is 0.21 PLN per MB. For extra data, add one of these two bolt-ons: These extra packages are only valid for the rest of the running time of the base pack.
 * 500 MB: 3 PLN, activation: *139*601#
 * 1 GB: 5 PLN, activation: *139*602#

EU roaming
Lycamobile in Poland doesn't give out its regular data packages for EU roaming. Instead they charge 0.21 PLN per MB in the EU. They have released three monthly combo plans with an EU roaming allowance (all includes unlimited calls & SMS): All packages are discounted by 50% when you purchase them for the first time with a new SIM card.

More info

 * APN: data.lycamobile.pl


 * Username: lmpl (that's lowecase L, not capital i).
 * Password: plus
 * Tethering/hotspot use may be blocked
 * Website in English: http://www.lycamobile.pl/en

Folx
Folx was born 1st February 2018 and is called "first mobile operator in application". It's a MVNO based on Play (and national roaming) in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE.

They don't offer classical prepaid plans, but only prepaid subscriptions or rolling contracts (like Spotify and Netflix), that need to be linked to a credit card and can be terminated at the end of each month.

Availability
To get SIM card, first check in which cities you can get these cards. Now SIM cards are available in big cities: Białystok, Bydgoszcz, Częstochowa, Kraków, Lublin, Łódz, Poznań, Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia, Warszawa, Wrocław, Silesian agglomeration and in Szczecin. To get SIM card follow these few steps: Download free application available in Google Play and App Store. Create account. Select "Wybieram nowy numer" (=I choose a new number) and you can choose your own numer. Fill in the registration details (They accept passports) and add your credit card (foreign cards will be accepted). Your SIM card will be delivered in up to 15 mins. If driver delivered your card, you must show your passport to confirm identity. Scan QR code on your starter pack in application to activate your SIM card.

On your credit card the equivalent of 10 PLN will be debited. This credit will be added to additional resources (for additionals packages).

Plan
Only one plan is offered: If overuse your data package, speed will be throtted to 64 kbps. You can buy these add-on from your additional resources (activate by using application): These operator is based like a Spotify and Netflix. Every 30 days, equivalent of 29.99 PLN will be debited from your debit card. You can disable auto-renew your subscription in application (subscription is valid to the end of 30-day period) but you can only receive calls and SMS. If you don't activate subscription in 90 days (14 days if you start using SIM card), your SIM card will be terminated.
 * 29.99 PLN - unlimited calls, SMS/MMS, 20 GB data in PL.
 * 1.99 PLN - 1 GB data in PL

If you used up additional resources, you can add additional 10 PLN by calling *110# or by application.

EU roaming
In base plan you can use up to 1.95 GB in EU/EEA countries. If you buy additional 1 GB, you'll receive 125 MB in EU/EEA without surcharges. After reaching the EU cap, the rate of 0.03 PLN per MB is charged from your additional resources.

More info

 * APN: internet
 * Website in Polish: https://folx.com/

Klucz mobile
Klucz mobile is another new MVNO on the Plus network (see above). It started in 2013 and has very cheap international call rates and data too. 2G, 3G and finally 4G/LTE (up to 300 Mbps) is accessible with new SIM cards given out now.

Availablilty
Their SIM card may be hard to find. That's why they publish this list of outlets: Klucz Mobile Sales Points. All Teletorium phone stores sell it too. The SIM is for free and credit stays alive for 360 days. Starter packs can be registered in these points and in Plus stores.

Data feature packs
Default rate is 0.03 PLN per MB. So add one of these packs valid for 30 days: For activation enter code. Check balance by *100# and status of active packages by *121#. Packages won't renew automatically after 30 days (* except of these packages, to deactivate 100 GB + 200 GB call *136*00*12#, to deactivate 30 GB, call *136*00*09#), but need to be booked again. If you activate another package (applies to 1 GB and 2 GB package only) during the validity of the previous package, data can rollover with new package (max. 50 GB). If overuse, speed will be throtted to 32 kbps.

Combo feature packs
There are two all-in-one packages: All packages auto-renew. For overuse speed will be throtted to 32 kbps. You can buy add-on data packages, called "Pakiet Booster":
 * Klucz MINI: 5 PLN with 30 mins to Polish networks and 1 GB data (EU cap: 0.32 GB) for 7 days. To activate, call *121*11*10#. To deactivate, call *121*00*10#. Package valid 7 days.
 * Klucz No Limit: 25 PLN with unlimited calls, SMS & MMS to Polish networks, 250 mins to Kyivstar Ukraine, 10 GB data, no roaming) for 30 days. To activate, call: *136*11*20#. To deactivate, call: *136*00*20#.

EU roaming
Klucz doesn't apply "roam like at home" (except Klucz MINI package) and still surcharges 0.03 zł per MB in the EU. Instead, it has refreshed their internet packages for roaming in the EU/EEA and Switzerland: Roaming packages are valid for 30 days and don't auto-renew.

More info

 * APN: www.klucz.net
 * To change language to English, dial: *105*20#
 * Website in Polish: http://www.klucz.net/

Heyah
Heyah is a long established subsidiary of T-Mobile (coverage and stores see above) in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE.

Availability
Heyah prepaid SIM cards are available for 5 zł (or discounted for 3 zł) including the same credit valid for 7 days at T-Mobile stores and many other places. Better go to a T-Mobile store for registration. You can use Mój T-Mobile aplication to manage your account in Heyah

Top-ups can be made there or online and are valid for 100 days. To top-up by voucher, type *109*#, check balance by *108#.

In 2015 they changed their portfolio from the old daily plan to new monthly combined packages.

Combo feature packs
All new Heyah SIM cards are based on the same offer as T-Mobile, speed is limited to 15 Mbit/s. They only sell one base option: You can buy data add-ons: This package is discounted by 50% when you purchase them for the first time with a new SIM card. You can also buy package, called ''Smart społeczność. ''In these package, you can use Facebook and Whatsapp for free. Package cost 4.99 PLN and auto-renew every 30 days. To activate, call *140*795#. To deactivate, call *140*795*2#. Also, you can buy these packages (like in tuBiedronka): All packages don't auto-renew (except of * - to deactivate, replace *2# by *3# in the activation code). Packages include full LTE speed. If you overuse, speed will be throtted to 16 Kb/sec.
 * 25 PLN: 30 days unlimited calls and SMS, 10 GB data (EU cap: 1.61 GB). Activation: *150*159*2#.
 * 1 GB: 5 PLN, (EU: 260 MB) - activation: *140*265*3#
 * 3 GB: 9 PLN, (EU: 460 MB) - activation: *140*265*4#
 * 5 GB: 12 PLN (EU: 610 MB) - activation: *140*265*5#

(^) - This package can be used only on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). If you activate before Friday, package will be enabled from Friday. If you activate during these days, package is valid to the end of Sunday.

Old offer
These packages are more expensive and include less data, but with full speed of 4G/LTE: From 14.99 PLN includes unlimited SMS/MMS, from 19.99 PLN includes ''Smart społeczność. ''All packages are valid 30 days and auto-renew. ​​​​Also, if you won't buy all-in-one packages, you can buy these: If you overuse, speed will be throtted to 16 kb/s. You can buy these packages: All packages auto-renew every 30 days. To deactivate, replace # by *2#.
 * 250 MB for 7 days (EU cap: 190 MB): 3 PLN, activation: *100*892#.
 * Dniówka Internet: 50 MB per day (EU cap: 20 MB), 0.28 PLN (if you don't use, you don't pay), activation: *100*815#.

EU roaming
Heyah follows the same new rules of T-Mobile and has opted out of Roam like home by surcharging from the start. Check T-Mobile in the article above for details and exact surcharges. The same free limit of 500 MB applies in Heyah in 25 PLN plan. They offer the same 'Travel & Surf' packages as T-Mobile (see above) instead.

More info

 * APN: internet
 * Username and password: heyah
 * Website in Polish: http://www.heyah.pl

tuBiedronka
tuBiedronka is another long established subsidiary of T-Mobile (for coverage and stores see above at T-Mobile) in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE. Biedronka is the largest supermarket chain in the country.

Availability
tuBiedronka prepaid SIM cards are available for 4 PLN including the 5 PLN credit valid for 14 days at T-Mobile stores and Biedronka shops. You can register your SIM card in a Biedronka or in a T-Mobile store.

Top-ups can be made in Biedronka shops (for 5 PLN (5 days), 10 PLN (21 days), 20 PLN (45 days), 30 PLN (60 days)). To top-up by voucher, type *111*#, check balance by *101#.

Top-up bonus
To activate top-ups bonus, call *140*730*2#. Top-ups includes these bonus (all valid 30 days, if you top-up before end of another package, data will be rollover with new package): Bonuses can't be used for roaming. Bonus works on 2G and 3G network only.
 * top-up: 20-29.99 PLN: 5 GB bonus
 * top-up: >30 PLN: 10 GB bonus

Data feature packs
Default data rate is 0.10 PLN/MB. So add one of these packs: All packages don't auto-renew (except of * - to deactivate, replace *2# by *3# in the activation code). Packages include full LTE speed. If you overuse, speed will be throtted to 16 Kb/sec.

(^) - This package can be used only on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). If you activate before Friday, package will be enabled from Friday. If you activate during these days, package is valid to the end of Sunday.

Pakiet MAX
If you buy tuBiedronka's starter with "Pakiet MAX", after first top-up (of >10 PLN) "Pakiet MAX" will be activated automatically (for 15 PLN). In this package, you'll receive 100 mins, 100 SMS and 2 GB data (EU cap: 970 MB, works on 2G/3G only). Package will auto-renew every 30 days. To deactivate, call *140*901*2#. Take care, if you buy these starter, other packages shown above cannot be activated. But you can buy these packages (all valid 30 days & auto-renew) insted: To deactivate packages, call *140*729#. These packages work on 2G/3G only, no 4G/LTE. If you overuse, speed will be throtted to 16 Kb/sec.

EU roaming
tuBiedronka follows the same new rules of T-Mobile and has opted out of Roam like home by surcharging from the start. Check T-Mobile in the article above for details and exact surcharges. They offer the same 'Travel & Surf' packages as T-Mobile (see above) instead.

More info

 * APN: internet
 * Website in Polish: http://www.tubiedronka.pl

Virgin Mobile
Virgin Mobile started as MVNO in Poland in 2012. It uses the Play network on 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE where available (with roaming according to the same rules as Play).

Availability
Their starter packs are available online or in a lot of stores: Virgin mobile Store Locator for 5 PLN. Better go to a store, where they can register it on your name.

Top-ups can be made online after registration by international credit card or PayPal too. Special Virgin mobile top-up vouchers (called Telekod) are available at supermarkets. Play vouchers don't work for Virgin, even though the top-up command *100* # looks the same. Credit stays alive for one year. Check balance by *101#.

You can manage your account by free app, called "Klub Virgin". Is available on Google Play, App Store and Microsoft Store.

#FREEMIUM plan
On the Freemium offer you get 30 domestic minutes, 30 domestic SMS and 300 MB each month for free. This offer can be activated on every Virgin Mobile SIM card by code *222*000#. Free packages renew automatically after 30 days, but unused packages don't roll forward into next period. After 6 months the offer automatically deactivates, but then it can be activated again. When data volume is used up, speed will be throttled to 32 kbps. Existing customers can switch to this plan by typing *222*000#. On Freemium the following data packs are available for more data (called #PÓŁDARMO): ( * ) - promotion prices ( ^) - With this packages is also included 60 mins & 60 SMS in 6 PLN, 120 mins & 120 SMS in 10 PLN, unlimited SMS in 15 PLN, unlimited calls in 25 PLN.

Validity is the same as free base plan. Eg. you activated your Freemium offer on Oct, 15th and you have bought an extra data pack on 25th Oct. On Nov,15th all unused data will be cleared and then another free 300 MB package will be given. Balance of free and paid packages can be checked by *222#.

Other tariff plans
Virgin mobile offers other tariffs valid for 30 days too. They all include unlimited Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Gadu Gadu and Ask.fm. Only the monthly data allowance differs: (*) - Basic data is 2 GB. To get 3 GB more for free, call *222*333#. Is also available in this plan additional 5 GB cost 5 PLN. To activate, call *222*555#. Package auto-renew. (^) - In this plan you can buy 1 GB per 1 PLN. To get more data, call *222*25*1#.
 * 1) PEŁENLUZ - 19 PLN, unlimited SMS, unlimited calls to Play & Virgin, 100 mins to other networks, 5 GB*, activation: *222*19#
 * 2) GIGADAJE - 25 PLN, unlimited calls, SMS, 15 GB^, activation: *222*25#

If overuse, speed will be throtted to 32 kbps. To restore speed, you can buy data add-ons (all valid to the end of packages above):

EU roaming
Virgin Mobile in Poland now applies "roam like at home" only for postpaid plans. In prepaid plans it applies a flat surcharge of 0.12 PLN per MB and throttles roaming speed to slow 32 kbps. There are roaming packages (valid for 30 days) available for full speed in EU roaming (4G/LTE if available):
 * 500 MB, 19 PLN - activation: *222*5*500#
 * 1 GB, 39 PLN - activation: *222*5*1#
 * 2 GB, 69 PLN - activation: *222*5*2#

More info

 * APN: internet
 * Website in Polish: http://virginmobile.pl/

Fakt mobile
Fakt Mobile is a new joint venture between Fakt, the leading tabloid newspaper in the country and P4, owner of Play. That's why it started in 2015 on the network of Play in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE.

Availability
Starter packs are available in many newspaper kiosks. They used to be given out for free, but since registration is enforced in Poland, you'll need to register to activate. Ask, if they can register there or go to any Play registration point instead (Play stores, Ruch kiosks or postal offices). Starter kit is sold for 5 PLN with the same credit included valid for 30 days. Account can be managed by Play24. If you activate starter, you'll receive free 50 MB valid 24 hours.

When you text 'BONUS1GB' to 4949, they'll give you 1 GB valid for 31 days as a starter bonus.

To top-up, you can use any Play scratch card of 5, 10, 30 or 50 PLN all valid for 12 months. SIM plan stays valid for 14 months. Check balance by *101#.

You can use Play24 app to manage your account in Fakt mobile.

Data feature packages
Data is free, but speed is throtted to 32 kbps. All of their packages are valid for 31 days: To check data balance within packages, type activation code ending with *3 instead of *1. Using more data, speed will be throttled to 32 kbps. Packages are not auto-renewed. You can book multiple packages, even at the same time.

EU roaming
Fakt Mobile charges generally 0.03 PLN per MB for EU data roaming. Domestic data packages can only be used up to the given limit in the table above for roaming.

More info

 * APN: internet
 * Website in Polish: http://www.faktmobile.pl/

PolishWiFi
PolishWiFi rents pocket WiFi routers which allow travellers to stay connected in Poland. PolishWiFi uses Play networks.

Clients can book online and their hotspot can be delivered everywhere in Poland in 24 hours. Standard delivery in Poland to a post box is 3 €, to a private address, hotel, B&B or airport is 4 €.

The 3G and 4G hotspots can be shared by up to 10 devices and battery lasts for 6 hours.

A prepaid envelope is given for the return and can be used from everywhere in Poland. 45 € for a 3G device and 100 € for a 4G device is charged from your credit card, if you don't return or damage the device. The rental rates: FUP for the "unlimited" plan in Poland is 100 GB for rentals below 30 days. Speed will be throttled beyond.
 * Website: polishwifi.com