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 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 6,000 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. 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 half of 2018 it had covered 95.7% 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.) covering 94.4% of population. "4G LTE Ultra" is an area that on LTE Advanced is available (maximal speed: 262 Mbit/s) covering 83%.

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, but from November Play will disable it in Poznań City Center.

Play has one of the most confusing SIM card portfolios in Europe. They have different tariff lines with different add-ons and default rates. 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 one by typing *163*6#. Card is valid for 10 days. Default data rate is high PLN 1.20 / MB.

Top-ups are from 5 PLN valid for 50 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 one by typing *163*2#. Default data rate 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. Top-up bonuses contains free Facebook and rollover (if you top-up, befor end of old package). 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#. Maximal speed is 15 Mbps for download and 5 Mbps for upload.
 * FORMUŁA SMS - unlimited SMS, 100 MB (in Poland & EU) - 9 PLN - activation: *111*401*1#.
 * FORMUŁA 3 w 1 - unlimited SMS, unlimited calls to Play, 1 GB (in Poland & EU) - 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 - 21 PLN (in Poland & EU) - activation: *111*403*1#
 * FORMUŁA UNLIMITED - unlimited calls, SMS, 6 GB (500 MB for 7 days) - (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 or use internet without packages, it starts Safe Internet. To 25 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!: If you activate once package, speed of internet depends of the tarrif, which you use: In auto-renew packages, you'll have maximal speed. If you activate auto-renew package, you'll get bonus after renewal (extra 100 MB for 600 MB; extra 1 GB for 2 GB and 6 GB). Packages contains rollover, if you select auto-renew version. 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# for auto-renew, *111*531*1# for once
 * 2 GB (EU roaming: 570 MB): 9 PLN - activation: *111*542*1# for auto-renew, *111*532*1# for once
 * 6 GB (EU roaming: 1.26 GB) : 20 PLN - activation: *111*543*1# for auto-renew, *111*533*1# for once
 * Play na kartę, Play na kartę Rok Ważności Konta, Play na kartę Lubię To! - 7,2 Mbps for download, 1 Mbps for upload
 * Formuła Play na kartę - 15 Mbps for download, 5 Mbps for upload

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. This plan have the highest voice & SMS rate. You can change to this plan by *163*20#.

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 payed consumption. If you don't use the SIM card for 12 months, it will be terminated thereafter. 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 of 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 text rate. 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. All packages contains rollover, if you top-up, before end of package.
 * 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) with rollover 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, EU cap: 310 MB).
 * "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#

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 January 2019 a surcharge of 0.0071 PLN/MB (= 7.32 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 0.022 PLN/MB (= 23.07 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: 55 PLN, activation: *111*648*1#.
 * 3 GB for EU/EEA countries: 80 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. 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). 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 (for 0.20 PLN).

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 package
Orange offers elastic all-in-one package with unlimited calls & SMS: (*) - The amount of GB depends on how long you have stayed with the network: And in auto-renew version, with renewing you'll get 1 GB more than previous month. If overuse, speed will be throtted to 64 kbps. You can deactivate speed limit or activate 1 GB for 2 PLN (EU cap: 130 MB). To activate, send text PAKIET to 696. Package is valid to the end of main package.
 * Once version:
 * Auto-renew version:
 * up to 1 year - 10/15 GB
 * from 1 to 3 years - 17 GB
 * from 3 years - 20 GB

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.

If overuse data, speed will be throtted to 64 kbps. You can deactivate speed limit or (if you have cyclic offer with unlimited SMS) activate 1 GB for 2 PLN (EU cap: 170 MB). To activate, send text PAKIET to 261. Package is valid to the end of main package.

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. Package doesn't work in roaming.

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 1st January 2019 a surcharge of 0.00738 PLN/MB (= 7.56 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 0.0234 PLN/MB (= 23.96 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 open for prepaid with speeds up to 300 Mbps (750 Mbps in Białystok so far). 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
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 one 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. 420 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. 420 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 1st January 2019 a surcharge of 0.0036 PLN/MB (= 3.73 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 all-in-one package package (30 days packages only), you'll receive free limit of 512 MB. For data use beyond this cap and all permanent roaming of more than 4 months an additional surcharge of 0.0234 PLN/MB (= 23.95 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: plus
 * 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 300 Mbit/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 7 GB valid for 7 days preloaded (with Do 111 GB po doładowaniu od front)

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
Default data rate is 0.20 PLN/MB. They offer four different "unlimited" plans with speed limited to 15 Mbit/s for download and upload. All includes one year credit valid: "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. Package can be also activated once, by calling *150*155*2# (5 PLN/5 days).
 * "unlimited" per day: 1 PLN including all domestic calls, SMS and 300 MB (90 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#. (*140*296*1# to disable) For more data until midnight you can add:
 * 300 MB (max. 40 MB in EU): 0.50 PLN, activation: *140*296*3#
 * 1 GB (max. 90 MB in EU): 1 PLN, activation: *140*296*4#
 * "unlimited" per 5 days: 5 PLN including all domnestic calls, SMS/MMS and 1 GB (430 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. 260 MB in EU): 3 PLN, activation: *150*161*5#
 * 2 GB (max. 430 MB in EU): 5 PLN, activation: *150*161*6#
 * "unlimited" per month: 25 PLN including all domestic calls, SMS and 10 GB (max. 2.14 GB in EU) data per month. To activate, type *140*265#. For more data to the billing month you can add:
 * 1 GB (max. 260 MB MB in EU): 3 PLN, activation: *140*265*3#
 * 3 GB (max. 430 MB in EU): 5 PLN, activation: *140*265*4#
 * 5 GB: (max. 1.03 GB in EU) 12 PLN, activation: *140*265*5#
 * "unlimited" per month: 30 PLN including all domnestic calls, SMS/MMS and 10 GB (max. 2.57 GB in EU) with Supernet Video DVD included valid 30 days. To activate, type *150*150*2. For more data to the billing month you can add:
 * 1 GB (max. 260 MB in EU): 3 PLN, activation: *150*150*5#
 * 3 GB (max. 430 MB in EU): 5 PLN, activation: *150*150*6#
 * 5 GB (max. 1.03 GB in EU): 12 PLN, activation: *150*150*7#

Data SIM - Internet na kartę
This data-only SIM is intended for modems and tablets, but you can use in smartphones. Starter pack for 5 PLN includes 7 GB valid 7 days. This prepaid plan can't be changed from other plans. Default data rate is 0.10 PLN/MB. Top-up includes bonus data (Valid of bonus is also valid of account + 31 days for receiving calls, data can roll-over, if you top-up before end of package):

When data allowance is used up, default data rate applies. Internet works on full speed 2G/3G and 4G/LTE. Unused credit can be used to buy data feature packages (see below) or to subscribe Tidal and Showmaxx. To see more information, see these pages (on Polish): Tidal, Showmaxx.

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 kbps.

(^) - 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.

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 January 2019 a surcharge of 0.01456 PLN/MB (= 14.90 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 for 30 days, 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 0.0234 PLN/MB (= 23.96 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

Aero2
aero2 is 5th operator in Poland. It is part of  Cyfrowy Polsat  medial-telecomunications group (with Plus and Sferia). aero2's 2G is on 800 MHz and 1800 MHz, 3G/UMTS is on 900 MHz and 4G/LTE is on 900, 1800 and 2600 MHz speeds up to 300 Mbps coverage map. It uses also Plus and Sferia base stations, if aero2 coverage is not available (see above).

There are available three tarrifs or operators: BDI (FAI) is available only online and requires a Polish ID number (PESEL) to get SIM card. It offers free internet in Poland with speed capped at 512 kbps. For these reasons this offer is inaccessible for foreigners and not listed. wRodzinie stops offers starter packs on post offices which this operator cannot be listed here.
 * wRodzinie
 * a2mobile
 *  Bezpłatny Dostęp do Internetu (BDI) - Free Access to Internet (FAI) 

a2mobile
a2mobile is the p repaid offer of aero2 aimed at young people.

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: (*) - These package has been discounted by 50%, if you buy a new SIM card. 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 on "Niewyczerpalne pakiety" plan or 0.18 PLN per MB on "3 in 1" plans.

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/

Play NEXT
Play NEXT is the successor of Folx. It was created in September 2018 and similar to Folx, it doesn't offer classical prepaid, but a subscription like Spotify or Netflix. It uses the Play network (with national roaming) in 2G/3G and 4G/LTE up to 262 Mbps. Availabilty To get their SIM card, follow these steps: first download free app available in Google Play or App Store. Their app is geo-restricted and can only be found in the Polish Play and App stores. Then create a personal account and link it to you credit card (foreign cards are accepted).

Choose your phone number and press Chcę ten numer! (for: I want this number). Then select way of delivering the card. The best way is have it delivered to a Play shop. Bring your ID or passport to the store. You'll pay 5 PLN for start-up, which will be added to your account. At last scan QR code on starter kit by app and enable subscription.

Offer
Only one monthly base plan is offered: This plan is like Spotify or Netflix. Every month, 45 PLN will be debited from your credit card (the first 3 months are discounted by 50%). You can suspend your subscription anytime, but then you can only receive calls and SMS. If you don't re-activate your subscription for 3 months, your SIM card will be terminated.
 * 45 PLN: including unlimited calls, SMS and MMS, 50 GB data in Poland for 30 days

If you overuse your data allowance, data will be cut off. To restore access to internet, you need to add 1 GB for 2 PLN via the Play NEXT app. You can activate multiple packages this way.

Your standing balance can be used for everything what is charged additionally like international calls, roaming or add-on packages. To add 10 PLN to your account, you can dial *110# or use Play NEXT app.

EU roaming
For your base plan you'll receive only 500 MB data in the EU for free. If you overuse this limit, you'll pay 0.071 PLN per MB (= 7.32 PLN/GB) with a general roaming limit of 2.83 GB. When you buy a 1 GB add-on package, you'll receive 130 MB more EU data without surcharge.

More information

 * APN: internet
 * Website (in Polish): https://www.next.play.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 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 tariff, 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 10 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): (*) = roaming data not available for the SieMa PL plan

Also, there is available "unlimited" internet for day (FUP = 10 GB, after 1 Mbps/384 kbps, EU cap: 310 MB (not available in SieMa PL plan)) for 5 PLN. To activate, call: *111*940*1#. Package doesn'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 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.

Voice & data SIM
Default data is 0.19 PLN per MB. Top-ups 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. 420 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: 840 MB): 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. 4 and 5 PLN starter packs include 10 GB valid 15 days. 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).

If you top-up 100 PLN or more, you'll get extra credit:


 * Top-up 100 PLN + extra 10 PLN


 * Top-up 200 PLN + extra 30 PLN

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: If overuse, speed will be throtted to 64 kbps. You can deactivate speed limit, by sending text START to 80605. All data will be charged at default rate. You can also come back to speed limit, by sending STOP to 80605.
 * daily plans (based on one calendar day): wszystko komórkowe: 250 MB per day (80 MB in the EU), unlimited  calls and SMS capped at 1.20 PLN. Activation: *127*67# for 6 PLN. For more data you can add the 9 GB package (see below). First activation is free, next activations costs 6 PLN.
 * 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 580 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. You can activate 9 GB only, if you didn't use package in plans or if you use up allowcances.

"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:
 * from 6 months to 1 year: double data
 * from 1 year to 2 years: 2.5 times data
 * from 2 years: triple data

Package cost and EU cap don't change. The promotion does not apply to the 9 GB package.

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
 * Username and password: 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 monthly data packages are available to be activated on the SIM: Lycamobile also released monthly combo plans including unlimited calls & SMS (to Polish numbers)(except XS - 100 mins, 100 SMS):

All packages (except XS and S) are discounted by 50% when you purchase them for the first time with a new SIM card. 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 (EU cap: 200 MB): 3 PLN, activation: *139*601#
 * 1 GB (EU cap: 350 MB): 5 PLN, activation: *139*602#

EU roaming
Lycamobile in Poland applies "roam like at home" based on EU caps. If you overuse EU limit, you'll be charged 0.21 PLN/MB.

More info

 * APN: data.lycamobile.pl


 * Username: lmpl (that's lowecase L, not capital i).
 * Password: plus
 * Tethering/hotspot use is available only in Poland, not in roaming.
 * Website in English: http://www.lycamobile.pl/en

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 activated 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 to the 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: 4 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, reduced rate to 0.19 PLN/min to Kyivstar Ukraine, reduced rate to 0.08 PLN/min to China and India up to 1000 mins, reduced rate to 0.15 PLN/min to EU countries (except Slovakia) up to 1000 mins, 10 GB data (EU cap: 1.70 GB) for 30 days. To activate, call: *136*11*20#. To deactivate, call: *136*00*20#.

EU roaming
Klucz apply "roam like at home" acording to this list . If overuse, Klucz will applies surcharge 0.03 zł per MB in the EU (+ The Isle of Man). Klucz also offers internet packages for roaming in the EU/EEA, Switzerland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands: 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#. From 9th October heyah also offers Supernet Video (see above). To activate, call: *150*155*2# (5 PLN/5 days, don't auto-renew).
 * 25 PLN: 30 days unlimited calls and SMS, 10 GB data (EU cap: 2.14 GB). Activation: *150*159*2#.
 * 1 GB: 5 PLN, (EU: 430 MB) - activation: *140*265*3#
 * 3 GB: 9 PLN, (EU: 770 MB) - activation: *140*265*4#
 * 5 GB: 12 PLN (EU: 1.03 GB) - activation: *140*265*5#

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.

(^) - 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 without packages (Safe internet): first 10 MB for 3 PLN, next 90 MB for 6 PLN, after speed throtted to 16 kbps per 30 days. You can activate additional 150 MB cost 3 PLN by calling *125*7*19#. Safe internet doesn't work in roaming.

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: 260 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: 1.28 GB, 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 up to 70 Mbps 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.

All-in-one packages
Virgin mobile offers tariffs valid for 30 days too (except #GIGADAJE7 which is valid 7 days). Only the monthly data allowance differs: (^) - In this plans you can buy 1 GB per 1 PLN. To get more data, call *222*25*1#.
 * 1) MINI3 - 3 PLN, 30 mins, 30 SMS, 300 MB^, activation: *222*03#
 * 2) MINI9 - 9 PLN, 300 mins, 300 SMS, 1 GB^, activation: *222*09#
 * 3) GIGADAJE7 - 7 PLN, unlimited calls, SMS, 3 GB^, activation: *222*07#
 * 4) GIGADAJE - 25 PLN, unlimited calls, SMS, 15 GB^, activation: *222*25#
 * 5) NAJLEPIEJ - 39 PLN, unlimited calls, SMS, 18 GB*, activation: *222*39#

(*) - Basic data is 8 GB. To get more GB, call *222*333# (free). You can also get 11 GB. To activate, call *222*555# (5 PLN per 30 days)

Three last packages includes unlimited Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Gadu Gadu and Ask.fm. 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 applies "roam like at home" only in postpaid plans. In other plans it applies a flat surcharge of 0.0234 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: virgin-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 up to 70 Mbps/20 Mbps.

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. In promotion, if you activate starter, you'll receive 20 GB valid 90 days.

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. In promotion for holidays, you can activate 20 GB valid 30 days for 10 PLN. To activate, use Play24 app. Data packages contains rollover (also holiday package). If you buy another package during the validity of last, data will rollover with new package.

EU roaming
Fakt Mobile charges 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