Poland

Basics[]

Poland have 4 GSM-based network providers:

Play (by P4, part of Iliad group)
Orange (formerly IDEA)
Plus (by Polkomtel, merged with Aero2)
T-Mobile (formerly ERA)

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 some of the lowest rates for mobile data in the world for the consumer, but also to congestion and slow speeds at peak times too.

Coverage and network quality[]

**Frequencies in Poland**
Network	Orange	T-Mobile	Play	Plus (merged with Aero2)
2G	900 MHz
3G	900 MHz¹	n/a	900 MHz	900 MHz, 2100 MHz
4G/LTE	B20: 800 MHz (10 MHz) B8: 900 MHz (5 MHz)¹ B3: 1800 MHz (10 MHz) B1: 2100 MHz (15 MHz) B7: 2600 MHz (15 MHz)	B20: 800 MHz (10 MHz) B8: 900 MHz (5 MHz) B3: 1800 MHz (10 MHz) B1: 2100 MHz (15 MHz) B7: 2600 MHz (15 MHz)	B20: 800 MHz (5 MHz) B3: 1800 MHz (15 MHz) B1: 2100 MHz (15 MHz) B7: 2600 MHz (15 MHz)	B8: 900 MHz (5 MHz) B3: 1800 MHz (20 MHz) B1: 2100 MHz (10 MHz) B7: 2600 MHz (20 MHz)
5G	n1: 2100 MHz (15 MHz)²n78: 3600 MHz (100 MHz)	n1: 2100 MHz (15 MHz)²n78: 3700 MHz (100 MHz)	n1: 2100 MHz (15 MHz)²n78: 3500 MHz (100 MHz)	n1: 2100 MHz (10 MHz)²n38/n41: 2600 MHz (40 MHz) n78: 3400 MHz (100 MHz)³
Coverage map	Orange	T-Mobile	Play	Plus
Subbrand	nju, Orange Flex	heyah, tuBiedronka, RedBull Mobile	Virgin Mobile, Fakt Mobile	Plush

Primary bands for networks are bolded.

¹ 3G coverage on Orange is currently in the process of a phased shutdown and switching to LTE and should be completed across the Poland by the end of 2025.

² Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) in use to share capacity between 4G & 5G networks.

³ Not yet started

When coverage is concerned T-Mobile and Orange are best sharing 12,000 transmitters in the country, followed by Play with 11,000 in 2023 and Plus on 4th position with only 8,500 antennas. Play also has roaming agreement with Orange, that are only available on some tariffs.

Operators slowly opens 5G for prepaid with special, more expensive packages, and not all sub-brands and MVNOs have access to 5G (with exception of Plus, which opened up 5G for all own customers and most MVNOs). Spectrum auctions for the 3.4-3.8 GHz frequencies have been repeatedly delayed since mid-2020 due to COVID-19, legislative issues and potential interference issues with FTA television services in neighbouring Belarus and Kaliningrad Oblast (Obwód królewiecki) in Russia, and now licenses for spectrums are given for the operators. There are also plans about running auction for spectrums from 700 MHz, 24,25 - 27,5 GHz and 42 GHz frequencies, but there are no further informations.

T-Mobile continues to show the best overall network quality in Poland, followed by Orange and Play, with Plus still trailing.

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 by web browser may require some Polish language skills, as no English homepage is available (except Lyca Mobile which has website in English). You can try Google Translate for navigating their websites. Nevertheless, the many options that you have on a Polish SIM can be quite confusing to foreigners. It's better to manage your offer by apps, which are mostly translated to English (and sometimes also to Ukrainian).

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.

eSIM[]

eSIM is supported by all main operators: Plus, Orange (without nju), Play and T-Mobile (without tuBiedronka). For now, when you want to activate eSIM, first, you need to buy classic starter pack, register it and generate eSIM profile on operator website or in app. For now only Orange (Flex) supports additional eSIM card to be used on smartwatch. Lyca Mobile as the first MVNO offers eSIM for prepaid customers.

Top-ups[]

Polish operators may decline foreign credit or debit cards for top-ups on their website. It is worth to try in the operator app or website, it however may be a hit or miss whether your debit card will be accepted. In Poland you should go to shops and kiosks instead that sell recharges (called doładowanie) all over starting at 5 zł. Credit validity varies between providers and tarrifs and often depends on the top-up amount.

You can top-up in operator apps by using Google Pay or Apple Pay, which is the most convenient way in which also you'll get extra bonusses, but not all operators support it (e.g. Plus). Two local Polish top-up sites have proven to accept foreign credit cards without surcharges:

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

So there should be no need to go to 3rd party sites paying high premiums.

SIM card validity and inactivity fees[]

The four major network operators (Play, Orange, Plus and T-Mobile), most of their subbrand and MVNOs diversify the validity of the SIM card from the amount of the last top-up (the higher top-up amount, the longer period of active mode). When active mode period is ended, your SIM will enter in passive mode in which you'll be able only to receive calls and SMS - data transmission will be blocked. The period of passive mode depends on operator:

Plus has an expiry policy of 2 years (or 730 days) since the last top-up
Orange has an expiry policy of 1 year (or 365 days) since the last top-up
T-Mobile has an expiry policy of 31 days since active mode expiration
Play: it depends on tarriff line - mostly is 60 days since active mode expiration

Legally, topped up credit must not be lost and the provider is obliged to give it back to you after having disconnected the SIM, but this procedure requires Polish bank account (in which your unused credit will be transferred) and attracts a 20 zł fee which makes it pointless to apply for a small amount.

Operators offers pay options to extend your SIM card validity (even for 1 year) or will automaticly extends active mode period if you have any credit on your balance (e.g. T-Mobile and its subbrands), but it don't prevent before inactivity fees which most operators introduces. Now operators requires from users to do any activity or spend more than 5 zł per month to prevent from being charged. Sometimes even top-ups are not counted as payed activity. This fees makes very hard to keep a SIM card alive from out of the country. So it's recommended to run down your balance to avoid any unexpected charges.

Different situation is in subscription offers - when you terminate your current plan, your SIM card will be blocked (you can't even receive calls & SMSes!), but your number will be preserved (for max. 6 months).

Mandatory SIM card registration []

Since July 2016 you are required to register your SIM card in order to use it. For registration you will need, an ID card (Polish, EU/EEA citizens only), passport or residence permit. In Poland they will rarely, but usually never accept a driving licence as proof of ID. The minimum age for registration is 13 years of age.

It's still possible to buy a prepaid starter set without showing your ID, however your SIM card won't be activated unless registered. Places where cards can be registered differ depending on the operator. Often some small kiosks sell SIM cards, but are unable to register them. That's why it's recommended to go directly to an operator's store instead, which are located in towns and shopping centres.

When you have already registered (and active) SIM card and when you buy another SIM card from the same provider, you can easily register it by assigning your data from them. This can be done online or by sending SMS from your active/registered SIM card. More details are provided on operators websites (only in Polish language): Orange, Play, Plus, T-Mobile.

Operators also provides fully online registeration, but is only available for people with polish bank accounts (which supports mojeID), hence not available for short-term visitors.

Furthermore, electronic markets, convenience stores of the Żabka chain (locator), 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 have been registered in Poland in 2016/7 and all unregistered SIM cards have been shut off.

It is worth noting however, that it is possible and perfectly legal to use a SIM card registered to another person. The only law regulating prepaid SIM registration is Article 60b of The Telecommunication Act (Journal of Laws of 2004, No. 171, item 1800, as amended), which only enforces providers to collect personal information from entities who are a party to the Service Contract, that is who bought the prepaid SIM from the provider. Although such pre-activated cards can be found online on polish marketplace sites like Lento, as reselling of those has not been prohibited by law, please be aware that the service could be suspended or terminated without any notice if the registree has too many active SIMs assigned to them^[1]. Moreover, you do not have any control over the balance withdrawals or any other aspect of the account, so do not use any 2FA on the given phone number. Using data only along with VoIP, topping up just the exact cost of the packet and blocking all inbound calls and text messages (*35*0000# to activate, #35*0000# to deactivate, *#35# to check) is advisable in this case.

3G shutdown & VoLTE/VoWiFi[]

All operators (except Plus) have already shut down 3G on 2100 MHz and now 3G rely only on 900 MHz, but 3G is coming to end.

T-Mobile Poland has already phased down their 3G network in April 2023.
Orange will shut down their 3G network by end-2025 and will start the process in September 2023 with launching LTE on 900 MHz in these places.
Play has also confirmed, that they will completely shut off 2G and 3G by 2027, but now 3G in some places are not accessible anymore.
Plus will also shut down its 3G network, but there is no further information about time of disabling.

So be sure to bring compatible 4G/LTE device and consider using IMS services, such as VoLTE and VoWiFi, which are available for customers of these four operators (including sub-brands), but not for all MVNOs. You need to have compatible device (not always, depending on device firmware) and sometimes you'll need to activate it.

Data rollover[]

Due to fact, that most offers with data packages consists of two parts (bonus for top-up and data with no-limit package) it is possible to rollover your data. But take care that mostly only free bonus for top-up and some once-off packages (when you buy another before expiration of older) can rollover and free top-up bonus is used first.

EU roaming []

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.

Polish operators apply RLAH, up to the specified limit of data according to a strict Fair Use Policy (FUP). Furthermore, surcharge-free allowances (see "EU cap" in the tables, general rule: every spended 5 zł equals 1.18 GB usable in RLAH) are small, because of low domestic rates and free top-up bonuses which can't be used for roaming. For overuse, when breaking FUP rules, the regulated EU FUP surcharge is charged. Be aware that some MVNOs (like a2mobile) have still opted out and surcharge all roaming data.

Furthermore, operators sometimes will require from you to prove "stable links" to Poland, especially when you are a foreigner. You'll need to show your passport/ID, residence permit and one of these documents: actual bill from some service, work permit, student card or your actual polish credit card. You'll be charged with FUP rules until you deliver these documents to operator.

After Brexit, surcharge-free roaming on most Polish providers in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar has now ended. Most major operators have removed UK and Gibraltar out of their EU/EEA zone, but launched temporary promotional price floors for mobile data roaming in the UK above EU regulated rates. All main operators, their sub-brands and most MVNOs using either aforementioned network now charge separate price floors for data in UK/Gibraltar at 29 zł per GB (approx. 6.15 EUR as of 15/SEP/2022). Lyca Mobile PL, as the only MVNO, continue to apply RLAH rules to the UK and Gibraltar for an indefinite period (but with smaller caps).

Also, be aware that Poland shares three borders with Belarus, Ukraine and Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia, which are located outside the EU. If your device accidentially picks up a Belarusian, Russian or Ukrainian network, you will be charged much higher. You can prevent this by manually selecting a Polish network if you're travelling to any of the aforementioned border areas or if you have Polish SIM, you can disable temporarily roaming.

Play[]

Play (owned by P4, now part of Xavier Niel's Iliad group), was historically the smallest of the 4 network operators in Poland. But with their aggressive marketing, Play finally moved to the 1st position in 2017/8 as far as number of subscribers is concerned.

By mid-2020, it had covered 98.7% of the population with 3G/UMTS, which is called 4G. Real 4G/LTE covers 99% of population. 4G LTE Ultra and 5G READY is an area where LTE-Advanced is available (maximum speed: 262 Mbit/s or 600 Mbit/s) covering 91%. 5G is mostly available on 2100 MHz (n1) frequency, but is now also available on 3500 MHz (n78) frequency offerring speed up to 1050 Mbit/s. 5G is available for prepaid users, but only with selected, most expensive packages.

Play customers using most tariffs are allowed to roam for free on Orange 4G/LTE network in places without Play's own coverage. Roaming speed is no longer limited like before. Be aware that the budget Internet na Kartę 2.0 tariff is excluded from domestic roaming and stays on Play's own network only. National data roaming on Orange will end in 2025.

Play has one of the most confusing SIM card portfolios in Europe. They have different tariff lines with default rates. Their website contains a description of prepaid plans as well as instructions for choosing a plan, but lacks some packages offer or how to terminate a package.

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 zł up to 150 zł. To check balance, type *101#. To check internet allowance, type *108#. You can also top-up by Google Pay or Apple Pay in Play24 app.

You can download the Play24 app for iOS and Android to manage your account and check balances. App is available in English and Ukrainian language.

Play[]

Tarriff lines[]

Play na kartę

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

Top-ups are from 5 zł valid for 50 days to 100 zł valid for 150 days. They don't include bonus data. You need to add a data package (see below).

FORMUŁA Play na Kartę

This tariff can be activated/changed by *163*10# or with starter pack (contains 6 GB for 10 days) . Default data rate is 0.20 zł/MB up to 5 zł (max. 25 MB), after speed throttled to 8 kbps. Top-ups are from 5 zł valid for 5 days to 100 zł valid for 150 days. They don't include bonus data. You need to add a data package (see below).

Play na Kartę Lubię to!

This different product line can be used with the same starter pack. This tariff can 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, but capped at slow 32 kbps. To prolong, you have to recharge which gives you an included bonus for data:

Top-up	Bonus	Validity
0-9 zł	50 MB	5 days
10-24 zł	200 MB	10 days
25-49 zł	500 MB	30 days
50-99 zł	1.5 GB	100 days
100-300 zł	3.5 GB	150 days

Bonuses can't be used for international roaming. Data will rollover with new top-up (if you top-up, before end of old package). For more high-speed data you need to add a package (see below).

Play odNOWA

The starter pack is sold for 5 zł with the same allowance. All top-ups stay valid indefinitely as long as you spend/recharge at least 5 zł per year. This plan has the highest rates. 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 three data packages:

1 GB (PL & EU) valid forever: 5 zł - activation: *111*842*1#
2 GB (PL & EU) valid forever: 9 zł - activation: *111*539*1#
6 GB (EU roaming: 5.91 GB) valid forever: 25 zł - activation: *111*843*1#

Check balances by *180#. Packages are more expensive than on other plans, but never expire. Overage fee is low 0.02 zł per MB.

There is a fee of 5 zł charged every month when you spend less than 5 zł or without top-up. 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).

There is also available special once-off all-in-one package for 10 days with unlimited calls, SMS and 10 GB (EU cap: 3.55 GB) for 15 zł. Activation: *111*209*1#.

Internet na Kartę 2.0

Remember that users of data-only 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 2.0 has the cheapest domestic data. This prepaid plan can be changed from FORMUŁA Play na Kartę by calling *163*21#.

It comes in different starter packs with an allowance for the start with only-SIM or with dongle:

free: Starter 500 MB and 1 zł valid for 3 days
5 zł: Starter 7 GB and 5 zł valid for 7 days
5 zł: Starter 15 GB and 5 zł valid for 7 days (exclusively available in Żabka stores)
9 zł: Starter 10 GB and 9 zł valid for 7 days
19 zł: Starter 30 GB with "unlimited" internet for week (FUP = 30 GB, EU cap: 2.34 GB) and 5 zł valid for 7 days
159 zł: Starter 10 GB + Huawei E5572Cs 4G WiFi
199 zł: Starter 7 GB + Alcatel Link Zone 4G WiFi

Default data rate is a very low 0.02 zł per MB but in EU/EEA data rate is 0.09 zł/MB. To add more data, you need to top-up these amounts, whereby you receive a bonus:

Recharge	Data bonus	Online top-up	Validity
5-9 zł	250 MB	1 GB	5 days
10-19 zł	2 GB	5 GB	7 days
20-29 zł	5 GB	10 GB	14 days
30-49 zł	10 GB	15 GB	30 days
50-99 zł	17 GB	25 GB	60 days
100-199 zł	55 GB	75 GB	120 days
200 zł	150 GB	200 GB	150 days

A bonus to top-up volume is given if you top-up online using www.doladowania.play.pl or Play24 app. For validity add 90 days in passive mode. After expirity of your account validity, your unused credit will be automatically converted to the default per-MB data rate. This transfer is valid for 6 months. To check remaining data, call *107#.

Additionally so-called unlimited internet packages can be activated on Internet na Kartę 2.0 tariff line only:

10 GB (20 GB*) for a day (= 24 hours, in EU: 1.18 GB): 5 zł, activation: *111*1191*1#
30 GB (60 GB*) for a week (= 7 days, in EU: 4.73 GB): 20 zł, activation: *111*1192*1#
100 GB (200 GB*) for a month (= 30 days, in EU: 11.83 GB) + 5G (Promo data: 400 GB%): 50 zł, activation: *111*1193*1# (once-off), *111*1194*1# (recurring)

You can also activate all UA packages in this prepaid line - standard packages don't work here.

All unlimited add-ons are once-off (except monthly package, which also has recurring version, to stop replace 1 by 2 as last digit in the code). When you use all of your data (data from package + top-up bonus), your speed will be dropped to 1 Mbps/384 kbps.

(*) - bigger data package will be given, if you top-up by app and activate it by Play24 app up to 30 days after top-up.

Data feature packages (not for Internet na kartę 2.0)[]

These monthly data packs can be added:

Price	Data			Activation
Price	Offline	Online	EU	once-off	recurring
5 zł	500 MB	1 GB	1 GB	1111160*1#	1111159*1#
10 zł	2 GB	4 GB	2.36 GB	1111162*1#	1111161*1#
15 zł	3 GB	6 GB	3.55 GB	1111164*1#	1111163*1#
20 zł	5 GB	10 GB	4.73 GB	1111166*1#	1111165*1#
30 zł	15 GB	30 GB	7.1 GB	1111168*1#	1111167*1#

(*) - bigger data package will be given, if you top-up by app and activate it by Play24 app up to 30 days after top-up.

To stop and check data usage, use Play24.

Play na kartę 2.1[]

Red Bull Mobile was a joint venture between P4/Play and Red Bull energy drink. It was not a MVNO as it belongs to Play and sold at their stores as a different brand aimed at the urban youth. This joint venture ended in 31/DEC/2022 and actual offer is labeled as Play na kartę 2.1.

Note that operator don't provide information for new customers about its offer on its website. Default data is free, but speed is throttled to 32 kbps.

Availability[]

They offer free SIM cards in promotions, but there are two starter packs for 5 zł:

Play na kartę 2.1 (bonus 8 GB valid 10 days)
Play na kartę PL 2.1 (bonus 9 GB valid 10 days)

To manage your account you can use the same methods as for PLAY (see above). You can migrate to these options for free.

Play na kartę 2.1[]

To migrate to this tariff, call *163*99#. Top-ups includes these bonus data:

Top-up	Bonus	Validity
5-9 zł	100 MB	5 days
10-24 zł	1 GB	10 days
25-49 zł	10 GB	30 days
50-99 zł	20 GB	100 days
100-299 zł	40 GB	150 days

You can buy combo packages with unlimited calls, SMS/MMS plus some data:

Price	Data	EU cap	Validity	Activation (once-off)
Price	Data	EU cap	Validity	USSD	SMS
5 zł	1 GB		5 days	111960*1#	960
10 zł	2 GB		10 days	111961*1#	961
15 zł	4 GB	3.55 GB	15 days	111962*1#	962
30 zł	10 GB	7.1 GB	30 days	111963*1#	963

For SMS activation, send free SMS with START.<code> to 111.

30 zł package has also recurring version (for activation dial *111*964*1# or SMS START.964 to 111, to stop, send SMS with STOP.964 to 111).

Play na kartę PL 2.1[]

To switch to this plan, call *163*66#. All top-ups are valid for 1 year and don't include bonus data. You can buy these packages valid for 30 days:

Package	Price	Activation (once-off)		Activation (recurring)
Package	Price	USSD	SMS	USSD	SMS
unlimited domenstic calls/SMS/MMS, 1 GB data	19 zł	111965*1#	965	111968*1#	968
25 GB data in Poland	20 zł	111966*1#	966	111969*1#	969
50 GB data in Poland	30 zł	111967*1#	967	111970*1#	970

For SMS activation, send free SMS with START.<code> to 111. To stop recurring package, send SMS with STOP.<code> to 111.

If you have a 50 GB bundle, you can buy additional 15 GB for 10 zł. To activate, use Play24 app. If overuse, speed will be throttled to 32 kbps.

All international roaming on this tariff is blocked. Officially data transmission works only on Play's own network, but in practice data in national roaming works the same as other voice tariffs.

Data add-ons[]

For these plans, you can buy these data add-ons (all valid 30 days and don't auto-renew):

Data	EU cap*	Price	Activation
1 GB	710 MB	3 zł	111971*1#
2 GB	1.18 GB	5 zł	111973*1#
6 GB	2.36 GB	10 zł	111979*1#
10 GB	3.55 GB	15 zł	111980*1#

(*) = roaming data not available for the PL 2.1 plan.

All-in-one packages (for Play na kartę & Play na kartę 2.1)[]

These all-in-one packages with unlimited domestic calls and SMS/MMS are available for all voice prepaid plans, all valid 30 days:

Package	Data	Promo data%	EU cap	5G	Mins to UA	Price	Activation
S	30 GB	n/a	7.1 GB	n/a	n/a	30 zł	1111223*1#
UA M	30 GB	100 GB	8.28 GB		1000	35 zł	1111227*1#
M	40 GB	100 GB	8.28 GB		n/a	35 zł	1111224*1#
UA L	40 GB	200 GB	9.44 GB		1000	40 zł	1111228*1#
L	50 GB	200 GB	9.44 GB		n/a	40 zł	1111225*1#
UA XL	unlimited (50 GB)*	400 GB	10.65 GB	yes	1500	45 zł	1111229*1#
XL	unlimited (60 GB)*	400 GB	10.65 GB	yes	n/a	45 zł	1111226*1#

(%) - special promotion, in which you'll get extra data per month up to 1 year. Activation through Play24 app.

These packages are also extend validity of your account (if you have less than 30 days) to valid of your package (UA L and UA XL extends account validity to 1 year). All packages are recurring - to deactivate, replace *1# by *2# in last digits of activation code. If overuse, default data rate applies ((*) - speed throtted to 1 Mbit/s when overuse (don't apply to odNOWA, instead default data rate)).

Packages with UA prefix can be activated also on Internet na kartę 2.0.

Extending validity of your account[]

You can extend validity of your account (available for Play offers except odNOWA):

+ 7 days: 5 zł, activation: *111*1169*1#
+ 31 days: 20 zł, activation: *111*1170*1#
+ 365 days: 100 zł, activation: *111*1171*1#

Fakt Mobile[]

Fakt Mobile is a new joint venture between Fakt, the leading tabloid newspaper in the country and P4, owner of Play. Fakt's 4G/LTE is limited to 70 Mbit/s.

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 zł with the same credit included valid for 30 days. Account can be managed by Play24.

To top-up, you can use any Play scratch card of 5, 10, 30 or 50 zł all valid for 12 months. SIM plan stays valid for 12 months (+ 2 months in passive mode). 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 throttled to 32 kbps. All of their packages are valid for 31 days:

Data	EU cap	Price	Activation (once-off)	Activation (recurring)
1 GB	710 MB	3 zł	111844*1#	111878*1#
2 GB	1.18 GB	5 zł	111870*1#	111879*1#
4 GB	1.92 GB	8 zł	111876*1#	111883*1#
10 GB	3.55 GB	15 zł	111877*1#	111884*1#

To check data balance within packages, call *107#. Using more data, speed will be throttled to 32 kbps. To disable recurring packages, relace *1# by *2#. You can also book all-in-one packages:

Price	Minutes	SMS	Data	EU cap	Activation
3 zł	50 min	50 SMS	250 MB	710 MB	111800*1#
9 zł	300 min	300 SMS	300 MB	2.16 GB	111829*1#
25 zł	unlimited		10 GB	5.91 GB	111790*1#

All packages are once-off (except 25 zł plan - to deactivate, call *111*790*2#).

Virgin Mobile[]

Virgin Mobile started as MVNO in Poland in 2012. It uses the Play network on 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G (in some plans) where available (with national roaming on Orange network). Now it belongs directly to Play.

Availability[]

Their starter packs are available online or in a lot of stores: Virgin Mobile Store Locator for 5 zł. 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, but you can also use standard Play vouchers. Credit stays alive for one year. Check balance by *101#.

After first top-up for at least 10 zł you can activate free 150 GB for 30 days by calling *222*150#.

Old Virgin app was discounted and now you can manage your account by Play24 app.

All-in-one packages[]

Default data is free, but speed is throtted to 32 kbit/s. You need to activate one of these packages:

Package	Calls/SMS	Data	EU cap	Validity	Price	Activation
#MINI3	30 min/30 SMS	300 MB	710 MB	30 days	3 zł	22203#
#MINI9	300 min/300 SMS	1 GB		30 days	9 zł	22209#
#GIGADAJE7	unlimited	3 GB	1.68 GB	7 days	7 zł	22207#
#GIGADAJE		15 GB	5.91 GB	30 days	25 zł	22225#
#GIGAMAKS^		30 GB% (5G) (+150 GB)*	7.1 GB		30 zł#	22230#
#GIGACZAD^		50 GB% (5G) (+400 GB)*	8.28 GB		35 zł#	22235#

(%) - The volume of GB depends how long you have a package (activation thorough Play24):

from 6 to 12 month: + 5 GB
from 12 to 23 month: + 10 GB
from 24 month: + 15 GB

(*) - special promotion in which you'll get 150 GB/400 GB for every renewing of package.

(^) - these packages are free for 1st activation. You need to top-up at least 10 zł and activate by these USSD codes: *222*36*1# (for #GIGACZAD), *222*31*1# (for #GIGAMAKS)

All packages are recurring. You can also activate once-off version of these packages by replacing # by *1#. If overuse, speed will be throttled to 32 kbit/s. You can add additional 1 GB (EU cap: 240 MB) for 1 zł by calling *222*25*1#. With #GIGAMAKS package you'll get access to 5G network.

EU roaming[]

You can use your data in EU/EEA zone up to roaming cap. For data use beyond this cap and all permanent roaming of more than 4 months an additional surcharge of 0.01 zł per MB (= 9.20 zł/GB) is applied. You can check remaining EU cap by calling *800#. Play released some data packages dedicated for EU/EEA and UK roaming (available only for voice & data offers):

Data	Price	Activation
Data	Price	Play	odNOWA	Virgin Mobile	Fakt Mobile
500 MB	6 zł	111791*1#	111646*1#	222613*1#	111613*1#
1 GB	10 zł	111530*1#	111647*1#	222530*1#	n/a
2 GB	19 zł	n/a	111648*1#	n/a
3 GB	28 zł	111537*1#	111649*1#	222537*1#

All packages are valid 14 days, except odNOWA plan which are valid indefinitely. To check remaining data, call *575#

You can also book data roaming packages outside their EU zone, all vaild for 14 days:

3 packages for these countries on these networks:

Data	Price	Activation
Data	Price	Play/Fakt	Virgin Mobile
300 MB	50 zł	111881*1#	222881*1#
1 GB	100 zł	111880*1#	222880*1#
5 GB	150 zł	111889*1#	222889*1#

Package for the UAE (du network): 150 MB - 60 zł: *111*882*1# (Play/Fakt), *222*882*1# (Virgin Mobile)

To check remaining data, call *580# (2 packages) or *584# (UAE package). If you use up allowances outside EU/EEA zone, data transmission will be blocked. You can have activated 3 packages at the same time.

The United Kingdom and Gibraltar have been removed from RLAH after Brexit and now you'll be charged a separate price floor set at 29 zł/GB.

Note, some offers exclude international roaming (like Play na kartę PL 2.1) or have disabled it by default. To enable roaming, use Play24 and activate Roaming zagraniczny.

More info[]

APN: internet
Play website in Polish: http://www.play.pl
Fakt Mobile website: https://www.faktmobile.pl/
Virgin Mobile website: http://virginmobile.pl/

Orange Polska[]

Orange has the second-best overall coverage in Poland. LTE is open for prepaid and already covers 99.85% of population in 2022 with speeds up to 600 Mbit/s. 5G on 2100 MHz (n1) frequency is widely available (with speeds up to 370 Mbit/s), but real 5G (on 3600 MHz) is available for now in most big cities with speeds up to 1050 Mbit/s. 5G for prepaid customers is available for a surcharge (or included with some combo packages).

Orange has biggest network sharing agreement in the country with T-Mobile called NetWorks. Both operators are building a common cellular network and subscribers can use both networks' base stations (that is not equal to domestic roaming, but basically Orange and T-Mobile subscribers are sharing the same antennas, but don't share frequencies).

Orange na kartę[]

Availability[]

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. You can also transfer your existing nju SIM to Orange by texting FREE to 601, but you'll lose all your allowances.

These various starter packs are sold:

for 5 zł with preloaded 6 GB (with starter credit) for 14 days
for 5 zł with preloaded 6 GB (with starter credit) for 14 days and Content Lock (with "Starter dla dziecka" on front)
for 5 zł with preloaded 15 GB (with starter credit) for 15 days - exclusively available in Żabka stores
for 5 zł with preloaded unlimited package + 8 GB for 5 days (higher standard rates)
for 5 zł with preloaded 6 GB (with starter credit) for 14 days and Zawsze bez limitu offer after first top-up
for 20 zł with preloaded 50 GB (with starter credit) for 14 days
for 30 zł with preloaded unlimited package with 30 GB for 30 days

Starter for 5 zł with "Starter dla dziecka" (=Starter pack for kid) contains Content Lock (Adult content filter) and disabled Premium rate serivces. While you can re-enable Premium rate services, Content Lock cannot be disabled.

Starter packs with preloaded unlimited package after 5/30 days will enable roll-over unlimited offer for 30 days for 31 zł. To prevent from enabling it, dial *101*1*0#,

Check your balance with *124*#. You can manage your account by free application Mój Orange (which is also available in English). Top-up vouchers are widely available in supermarkets, newsstands, petrol stations, grocery stores, ATMs, ticket vending machines. For top-up type: *125*<top-up code>#

Orange, in contrast to others, charges some activation SMS as a normal outgoing SMS. Default rate for SMS is 0.39 zł.

5G is available with some all-in-one packages or as a standalone service (5G pass) for 5 zł per month (activation: 5G to 595, deactivation: NIE to 595)

If your credit validity passed, you can top-up up to 7 days (or enable any additional package) and you'll get back full allowances. After 7 days when you top-up, you'll charged of 10% of your stored allowances (up to 20 zł). Your number will be terminated 24 months after last top-up.

Data feature packages[]

Default rate on Orange Free is 0.30 zł per MB. Users of Orange Free na Kartę plans get free data packages for each top-up:

Top-up	Data Bonus	Credit & data validity
5 zł	2.5 GB	2 days
10 zł	5 GB	5 days
25-30 zł	15 GB	31 days
35 zł	17.5 GB	35 days
40 zł	20 GB	40 days
50 zł	25 GB	93 days
100 zł	50 GB	155 days
200 zł	100 GB	310 days

You can check remaining data from bonus packages using *101*01# code. note that bonuses can't be used for roaming. You can still use the airtime from top-up for making calls, texting, transferring additional data (at default data rate if you disable overuse speed limit, but it's not worth it) or buying additional packages (see below). If you top-up before ending another package, data will roll over to the new package. If you used up allowances, you can activate 5 GB (EU cap: 1.09 GB) for 5 zł by sending PAKIET to 411. This package has same validity as top-up bonus.

You can extend validity of your allocated bonuses and credit:

Days	Price	Activation (USSD)	Activation (SMS to 411)
+ 7 days	3 zł	1017#	AKT7
+ 31 days	7 zł	10131#	AKT31
+ 365 days	29 zł	101365#	AKT365

If validity of your bonus internet is over, you can get back your bonuses, if you top-up at 7 days after end of validity. You can also extend validity of your balance (without data bonus) to one year for 9 zł by sending free SMS with START to 8002. But take care that these packages don't protect before inactivity fee (see below).

Users of all Orange prepaid plans (incl. Orange Free na Kartę plan) can buy following data packages:

Price	Data	EU Cap	Validity	Activation (once-off)		Activation (recurring)
Price	Data	EU Cap	Validity	USSD	SMS to 360	USSD	SMS to 360
1 zł	1 GB	220 MB	1 day	1155*1#	AKT1	n/a
3 zł	3 GB	660 MB	3 days	1155*3#	AKT3	1156*3#	AKT3 CYKL
5 zł	5 GB	1.09 GB	5 days	1155*5#	AKT5	1156*5#	AKT5 CYKL
7 zł	7 GB	1.53 GB	7 days	1155*7#	AKT7	1156*7#	AKT7 CYKL
10 zł	10 GB	2.18 GB	10 days	1155*10#	AKT10	1156*10#	AKT10 CYKL
5 zł	1 GB	1.09 GB	30 days	1155*31#	NET1	1156*31#	NET1 CYKL
15 zł	5 GB	3.27 GB		1155*35#	NET5	1156*35#	NET5 CYKL
30 zł*	30 GB	6.53 GB		1155*30#	AKT30	1156*30#	AKT30 CYKL
50 zł	50 GB	10.88 GB	50 days	1155*50#	AKT50	1156*50#	AKT50 CYKL
100 zł	100 GB	21.76 GB	100 days	1155*100#	AKT100	1156*100#	AKT100 CYKL

(*) - This package has promotion, in which you will pay 50% of price for first activation. To activate it, send SMS with START to 817.

To check balance, dial *115*5# (once) or *115*6# (auto-renew). To deactivate auto-renew version, dial *115*6*0#. If overuse data, speed will be throttled to 64 kbps (or package will automatically renew if is available balance). You can deactivate speed limit (see above). Data can also roll-over with new package.

When overused in all of packages and bonuses, speed will be throttled 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 the default rate instead.

All-in-one packages[]

Orange offers all-in-one packages including unlimited calls, SMS/MMS and a data quota:

Price	Data	EU cap	Validity	5G pass	Activation (once-off)		Activation (recurring)
Price	Data	EU cap	Validity	5G pass	USSD	SMS to 630	USSD	SMS to 630
1 zł	500 MB	220 MB	1 day	n/a	1011*1#	AKT1	n/a
3 zł	1 GB	660 MB	3 days		1011*3#	AKT3
5 zł	2 GB	1.09 GB	5 days		1011*5#	AKT5
7 zł	3 GB	1.53 GB	7 days		1011*7#	AKT7	1012*1#	AKT7 CYKL
10 zł	5 GB	2.18 GB	10 days		1011*10#	AKT10	n/a
31 zł	15 GB	6.75 GB	31 days		1011*31#	AKT31	1012*31#	AKT31 CYKL
35 zł#	25 GB (+ 400 GB$)	7.62 GB		included	1011*35#	AKT35	1012*35#	AKT35 CYKL
39 zł	40 GB (+ 400 GB$)	8.49 GB			1011*39#	AKT39	1012*39#	AKT39 CYKL
93 zł	150 GB	19.58 GB	93 days		1011*93#	AKT93	1012*93#	AKT93 CYKL
365 zł	1 TB	78.31 GB	365 days		1011*365#	AKT365	n/a

(#) - This package has promotion, in which you will pay 15 zł for first activation. To activate it, send SMS with CYKL to 813.

($) - Special promotion, in which you can get 4800 GB for year (400 GB per month). To activate, send SMS with 2400GB to 811 (for free) and enable package.

All packages can be activated, when you are in passive mode. After activation, your credit validity will be set to validity of your package + 1 day.

To stop auto-renew type *101*1*0#. If overused, speed will be throttled to 64 kbps. You can activate 5 GB for 5 PLN (EU cap: 1.09 GB), by sending SMS with PAKIET to 630. This add-on package is valid to the end of main package. All unused allowcances (even EU cap) will roll-over with new package.

**Zawsze bez limitu (Always unlimited)**[]

There are another rules to normal prepaid line. You can move your existing SIM card by calling *130*11#. To change tariff you must have 5 zł or more in your account, but if you buy a new starter pack, you must top-up at least 5 zł to activate it.

All your current balance and future top-ups is converting to unlimited days. Basic rule is: 1 zł = 1 day of unlimited calls, SMS/MMS (domestic only) and 500 MB (with 220 MB EU cap). These top-ups are available:

Top-up	Data	EU cap	Validity
5 zł	2.5 GB	1.1 GB	5 days
10 zł	5 GB	2.2 GB	10 days
25 zł	12.5 GB	5.5 GB	25 days
30 zł	15 GB	6.6 GB	30 days
40 zł	20 GB	8.8 GB	40 days
50 zł	25 GB	11 GB	50 days
100 zł	50 GB	22 GB	100 days
200 zł	100 GB	44 GB	200 days

To check remaining data, call *130*0#.

If you want some balance to use for roaming or international calls, you can convert your "days" to balance by calling:

Balance	Activation	Price
1 zł	1301#	- 1 day
2 zł	1302#	- 2 days
5 zł	1305#	- 5 days

If you used up days, you'll have 30 days to top-up, after your SIM card will be terminated. In this tariff you can't activate all packages with call or data (including Elastyczny Pakiet Internetowy). Only you can activate additional 5 GB by sending SMS with PAKIET to 80175 for 5 zł. You'll be charged from unlimited days or balance (if it's enough).

You can migrate to Orange Free na kartę by calling *130*12#. All your unused days have been converted to normal balance.

Roaming[]

Orange don't charge additionally, when you use data up to given 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 0.01 zł per MB (= 9.20 zł/GB) is applied. You can check remaining EU cap by sending SMS with ILE to 8095. Interesting fact is that EU roaming allowcance can rollover with your package.

The United Kingdom and Gibraltar have been removed from RLAH after Brexit and now you'll be charged a separate price floor set at 29 zł/GB.

For rest destinations, there are applies high roaming rates. But you can enable Safe Roaming in which you'll get 1 GB for 24 hours if you start using internet in selected countries for 15 zł. Activation can be done by Mój Orange or by sending SMS with BR to 80214. If overuse, your data transmission will be blocked, but you can enable another 1 GB valid 24 hours for 15 zł by sending SMS with DOKUP to 80214. You can also enable 10 GB roaming package for 15 days for 79 zł by sending SMS with GO10GB to 80214. If overuse, you'll be re-enact to Safe Roaming option.

nju mobile[]

Nju mobile is the second brand of Orange in Poland. It's not a MVNO, but an Orange subsidiary. However, prepaid offer is slightly outdated.

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 zł, each with the same credit pre-loaded valid for 30 days. Do the registration there (registration points).

Starters are from 4-20 zł giving different amounts of bonuses depending on promotion. You will normally end up with some GB and some more zł even on the smaller starter packs. 4 and 5 zł starter packs include 10 GB valid 15 days. You can also transfer an Orange SIM to nju by texting NJU to 601. By this way you can also preserve your eSIM because nju doesn't provide any way to change your SIM to eSIM.

You can top-up nju mobile with regular Orange vouchers but you have to type *128*<top-up code># (on vouchers are only information for regular Orange top-up 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 or respond to warning SMS (you'll receive it in 187 days after top-up) by texting TAK to 80608 to keep your SIM plan alive. By responding NIE, your number will be deactivated in next day and you'll lose your allowances.

Check balance by calling *127*1#. You can manage your account by application, available in Google Play (not for iOS devices, may not work on newer phones).

Voice and data SIM[]

Default rate without a daily or weekly plan or a data pack is 0.19 zł 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 (240 MB in the EU), unlimited calls and SMS capped at 1.20 zł. Activation: *127*67# or free SMS START to 80225 (activation: 6 zł). For more data you can add the 9 GB package (see below). Activation costs 6 zł.
monthly plans for 30 days:
- Rozmowy za nie więcej niż 19 zł: included unlimited calls only capped at 19 zł. Data can be added for another 19 zł: 3 GB (PL & EU). Activation: *127*66# or free SMS START to 80223.
- Wszystko komórkowe: 10 GB per month (6.31 GB in the EU) and unlimited calls and SMS/MMS to Poland and the EU: 29 zł. Activation: *127*63# or free SMS START to 80224. This package enables access to 5G network.

In packages, you'll be charged at default rates up to specific limit. So if you don't use, you don't pay.

If overuse, speed will be throttled 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.

Data feature package[]

Nju offers a 9 GB data package (capped at 1.96 GB in the EU) for 9 zł 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 allowances. Package can rollover, if you buy new one before end of validity an older.

"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.

Roaming[]

Roaming comes out with domestic bundles up to specified EU cap. For data use beyond this cap and all permanent roaming of more than 4 months an additional surcharge of 0.01 zł per MB (= 9.20 zł/GB) is applied. United Kingdom and Gibraltar have been removed from RLAH after Brexit and now you'll be charged a separate price floor set at 29 zł/GB.

For destinations outside EU zone, you can also activate Safe Roaming and 10 GB Roaming bundle as same as Orange customers.

Orange Flex[]

Orange's new plan Flex was launched in May 2019 and offers subscription plans in app. The app is available in English too.

Activation[]

To get the SIM card, first download free app available on Google Play and App Store. Then create a personal account, click on Wybierz swój plan (choose your plan) and click on Nie, chcę wybrać nowy numer (no, I want new number). Click on Nie, zamów kartę SIM (no, I don't have SIM card) and choose delivery. The best option is delivery to Orange shop, but if you have a device, which supports eSIMs, you can add it as eSIM card. There is also available starter packs in same shops as normal starter packs (for 3 zł). After click Tak, mam kartę SIM (yes, I have SIM card) and scan QR code. Next verify your identity by taking photo of your ID and photo with your face. After verification photos will be deleted. Next you can choose to receive information about your account. Next accept regulations and verify your account. Then link your credit card to app (foreign cards are accepted) and activate your plan by pressing Aktywuj teraz! (activate now). Orange also posted a video on YouTube , which shows the steps to activate it. You can also transfer your Orange SIM, but you can't go back easily - port your number to another operator and migrate to Orange after.

Application language will automatically set based on system, but you can change it by Ustawienia and Język.

Plans[]

These plans are valid for 30 days and all include unlimited calls, SMS/MMS and data on 5G network:

Price	Data	EU cap	Additional SIM cards
35 zł	45 GB	7.61 GB	+1
50 zł	80 GB	10.87 GB	+2
80 zł	150 GB	17.39 GB	+3

All packages include a Social Pass, which you can use Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, Pinterest, Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram and ParrotOne without debiting your data (includes also VoIP and pictures/images/videos on apps). Orange Flex app can be used for free (without debiting your data or if you run out of data), also in roaming.

Your unused data will be transfered to "safe". This data will preserved for max. 6 months, unless you transfer this data to your normal balance.

You can give part of your internet package to another person with Orange Flex, but you can't share all of your data (it must be 1 GB remaining data left).

You can buy an additional SIM cards with the same number for free (number of additional SIM cards depends of chosen plan). You can choose, which type of card want you - normal SIM card or data-only SIM. Additional SIM cards can be eSIM for all the iOS or Android devices, incl. Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy smartwatches. Due to this fact, that SIMs shares plan and mobile number with main one, additional SIM cards doesn't work in roaming and when main one is in roaming, on additional SIMs you won't be able to make calls and send SMS/MMS.

If overused, your speed will be throttled to 64 kbps. You can migrate to bigger package or buy data feature packages:

1 GB (660 MB in EU) - 3 zł
5 GB (2.18 GB in EU) - 10 zł
10 GB (3.27 GB in EU) - 15 zł

Another option is to opt in unlimited data add-on, which provides truly unlimited data in Poland. Service is available from Plan 35 and higher and price depends on chosen plan (packages are once-off):

Plan	7 days	30 days
35 zł	15 zł (EU cap: 3.27 GB)	45 zł (EU cap: 9.79 GB)
50 zł	15 zł (EU cap: 3.27 GB)	30 zł (EU cap: 6.53 GB)
80 zł	n/a	0 zł

You can terminate your plan by pressing Zakończ mój plan. For 6 months your number will be blocked (you can't even receive calls and SMSes), but you can re-enact your subscription. After that your SIM card will be terminated.

Roaming[]

You can use your data in EU up to specified EU cap. If overuse, you can buy additional data in Poland (the cheapest option) which will add some data in EU or buy one of these roaming packages (this is only available option if you break the FUP rules) valid 15 days:

1 GB - 9 zł
3 GB - 20 zł
5 GB - 30 zł
10 GB - 50 zł

To use roaming outside of EU/EEA countries you'll need to add one of these packages:

Standard roaming packages (valid 15 days):

Zone 1 countries:
- 500 MB - 125 zł
- 500 MB + 100 min - 175 zł
- 1 GB - 225 zł

Zone 2 countries: 500 MB for 500 zł

Promotional roaming packages:

UK and Gibraltar:
- 1 GB - 9 zł
- 3 GB - 20 zł
- 5 GB - 30 zł
- 10 GB - 50 zł

Special roaming packages for selected countries:
- 2 GB for 2 days for 20 zł
- 5 GB for 5 days for 40 zł
- 10 GB for 15 days for 80 zł

You can check which country is in selected roaming zone by app (Zobacz strefy roamingowe).

nju subskrypcja[]

nju subskrypcja app is another subscription plan on Orange network (runs even on the same platform as Orange Flex).

Activation[]

To activate this offer, the fastest way is to port your existing Orange/nju SIM to this offer. This can be done by app, which is available on Google Play and App Store or on their website (choose nju subskrypcja, not nju abonament). Other things are nearly the same as in Orange Flex.

Plan[]

There is only one available plan in nju subscription for 29 zł. It comes with unlimited calls, SMS/MMS and 60 GB data on 5G network (EU cap: 6.31 GB). "Im dłużej tym lepiej" (= the longer the better) is actiavted by default and you can get up 180 GB (your current stage will preserved if you migrate from nju). If you use up your allowcances, your speed will be throtted to 64 kbps. You can add additional 9 GB (EU cap: 1.96 GB) for 9 zł.

You can add max. 5 SIMs to your current plan. When you have more than 1 SIM associated to your account, your price per SIM will be reduced to 19 zł. Every SIM comes with separate data, there is no way to transfer your unused data to other user.

You can terminate your plan. For 6 months your number will be blocked (you can't even receive calls and SMSes), but you can re-enact your subscription. After that your SIM card will be terminated.

In this offer you can swap your existing SIM to eSIM. This can be done in app.

Roaming[]

You can use up to 6.31 GB in EU with your plan. If overuse, your traffic will be blocked and only way to add more data in EU is to buy a 9 GB package with 1.96 GB usable in EU for 9 zł. For rest of the world, you can activate these roaming add-ons:

Roaming package for UK/Gibraltar: 1 GB for 24 zł
Standard Zone countries: 500 MB for 250 zł
Exotic Zone countries: 500 MB for 1000 zł
Special packages for USA and Canada:
- 500 MB for 35 zł
- 1 GB for 59 zł

More info[]

APN: internet /or/ internetipv6
Username and password: internet
Website in Polish: http://www.orange.pl
English website: https://www.orange.pl/view/international-calls
nju website: https://www.njumobile.pl/
Orange Flex website in English: https://flex.orange.pl/en

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 Grupa Polsat Plus, which is also the parent company of the former fifth network Aero2 (which offers prepaid data-only SIMs, but only for citizens with Polish PESEL, hence not open to tourists), pay-TV platform Polsat Box (formerly Cyfrowy Polsat), CDMA/GoTa operator Nordisk Polska and landline broadband operator Netia. Plus is the local Vodafone partner.

Generally Plus has a good coverage throughout the country on 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE which covers 99% right now with speeds up to 150 Mbit/s, but take care that Plus have the smallest number of transmitters (incl. former Aero2). This means congestion may more easily occur in overcrowded places (especially in countryside) with slower speeds compared to others. LTE-A is available for 73% of Polish population, is open for prepaid with speeds up to 600 Mbit/s, but mostly is based on B3+B8 aggregation, which don't help in accessing faster speeds. Higher frequencies (like B7 or B1) are deployed mostly in bigger cities. But Plus was both the first to launch 5G in country, based on TDD 2600 MHz frequency (n38/n41 bands) acquired from Aero2, later added by 2100 MHz (n1) and offerring aggregation with LTE 1800 MHz with speeds up to 1 Gb/s (branded as 5G Ultra), but not every phone supports it. Plus also accuired 3400 MHz spectrum, but it don't deploy it right now. 5G is available for all prepaid customers without any requirements.

Plus na kartę[]

Availability[]

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 zł with different bonuses and credits (see below).

Plus offers additional registration at 1,300 Plus or co-branded Plus/Polsat Box 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*<voucher PIN>#. To check balance and validity, type *100#.

Starter packs[]

Plus sell these two major options:

Prosto na Kartę (= Basic prepaid): for 5 zł
Elastyczna na kartę (= Elastic prepaid) with two other starter packs:
- for 5 zł: with 6 GB valid 15 days (with Bez Limitu or Do 100 GB on front) and 1 zł credit
- for 15 zł: with 30 GB valid 15 days, and 30 GB valid 1 year, if you top-up 30 zł or more (with 30 GB na start on front) and 1 zł credit

All starter packs includes 1 zł as a startup credit and 4/14 zł bonus balance for calls/SMS/data without packages. 15 zł starter packs is also availabe in eSIM option (without classic SIM card).

Prosto na kartę[]

This plan have a common base rate for 1 MB, min or SMS in Poland and the EU at 0.35 zł. All top-ups are valid for 1 year. You can change to this plan by *147*26# (5 zł per change). Only one data option can be added:

3 GB (in the EU max. 1.18 GB) for 30 days at 5 zł by *136*11*03#

Elastyczna na kartę[]

You can migrate to these tariff by calling *147*27# or by using Plus Online application (5 zł per change). This tariff is for smartphones and tablets, modems, etc. Default data rate is 0.20 zł per MB. Top-ups include bonus data and unlimited apps:

Top-up	Data bonus	Validity	Free data
5 zł	2 GB	5 days	Polsat Box Go
10 zł	4 GB	10 days
20 zł	4 GB	20 days
25 zł	10 GB	30 days	Facebook, Messenger, Viber, Polsat Box Go
30 zł	15 GB	30 days
50 zł	25 GB	90 days
100 zł	50 GB	180 days
200 zł	100 GB	180 days

Data usage order: Promotions, starter pack bonus (6/30 GB for 15 days), bonus per top-up/1 GB package, no-limit packages, 30 GB na rok, data feature packages.

Bonuses can't be used for roaming. If overused, speed will be throttled to 32 kbps.

Your remaining data will roll-over with new top-up. You can add 1 GB (PL & EU) for 30 days at 5 zł, activation: *136*11*01#.

Plus in September shut off one year credit validity for free in Plus Elastyczna na kartę. But introduces paid packages to extend validity of your allowances (data validity will not be extended), but they not prevent before inactivity fee (see below):

10 days for 5 zł
30 days for 15 zł
365 days for 20 zł

To activate, send SMS with number of days to 80009.

Plush[]

Plush is the second brand of Plus in Poland aimed at young people. It's not a MVNO, but a Plus subsidiary. They sometimes have better promotions than the original Plus brand.

Availability[]

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*<voucher PIN>#. You can migrate to Plush, using Plus Online app or by dialling *147*23# (change tariff cost 5 zł) and after *136*11*01# (bonus per top-up activation).

They sell two prepaid starter packs with other pictures on front for 5 zł in their stores (locator). It contains 12 GB valid 15 days.

Voice & data SIM[]

Default data is 0.20 zł per MB. Top-ups include these bonus data:

Top-up	Bonus	Valid	Free data
5 zł	2 GB	5 days	Facebook, Polsat Box Go,
10 zł	4 GB	10 days
20 zł	4 GB	20 days
25 zł	10 GB	30 days	Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, Polsat Box Go, 10 GB for YouTube (480p) and TikTok
30 zł	15 GB	30 days
50 zł	25 GB	90 days
100 zł	50 GB	180 days
200 zł	100 GB	180 days

Bonus data can't be used in roaming and don't rollover with new top-up. If you've used up your data package, your internet speed will be throttled to 32 kbps. These add-ons are offered:

Rok Ważności konta: one year credit validity for 5 zł, activation: *136*11*365#
5 GB (in EU max. 1.18 GB) for 30 days (recurring): 5 zł - activation: SMS PAKIET to 80025, deactivation: *136*00*09#
200 GB to use in night (1:00 - 8:00, EU cap: 2.36 GB): 10 zł - activation: *136*11*11#.
unlimited data for 24 hours (EU cap: 236 MB): 1 zł - activation: SMS with NOLIMIT to 80225 (you need to have one of combo package activated for at least 30 zł)

Data feature packages (for both Plus and Plush)[]

Price	Data	EU cap	Validity	Activation	Deactivation
5 zł	5 GB	1.18 GB	5 days	13611*9343#	13600*9343#
10 zł	10 GB	2.36 GB	10 days	13611*9344#	13600*9344#
30 zł	30 GB	7.09 GB	30 days	13611*9345#	13600*9345#

All packages are recurring and includes data roll-over, also with combo packages.

Combo packages (for both Plus and Plush)[]

**Classic combo packages**
Package name	Price	Data	Promo data*	Extras	EU cap	Activation	Deactivation
Bez limitu i 15 GB kumulacja	30 zł	15 GB	100 GB	n/a	7.09 GB	13611*9348#	13600*9348#
Bez limitu UA kumulacja	35 zł	15 GB	400 GB	1000 mins to UA	8.28 GB	SMS 35 to 80988	13600*9354#
BezLimit 35 kumulacja	35 zł	25 GB		n/a	8.28 GB	13611*9347#	13600*9347#
BezLimit 40 kumulacja	40 zł	35 GB		n/a	9.46 GB	13611*9346#	13600*9346#

**Sumbscription packages**
Package	Data	Promo data*	EU cap	Extras	Top-up price	Auto-pay price
S	15 GB	100 GB	7.09 GB	n/a	40 zł	30 zł
M	25 GB	100 GB/400 GB	8.28 GB	n/a	45 zł	35 zł
L	30 GB	400 GB	13 GB	Disney+	65 zł	55 zł

(*) = Special promo called Nawet 1500 GB/4800 GB - for free 1500 GB/4800 GB per year (= 100 GB/400 GB per month + additional 300 GB/0 GB after year valid until you stop renewing your package) can be activated by calling *136*11*1500# (for 1500 GB) or *136*11*4800# (for 4800 GB).

Subscription packages can be activated only thorough iPlus app. Auto-pay price requires to link a credit card. In this packages, your data will rollover. It includes data roll-over with combo packages.

Inactivity fee[]

Plus/Plush charges an inactivity fee of 5 zł when you spend less than 5 zł or when you don't top-up in 31 day period. This payment of 5 zł renews every 31 days and you should better run down your balance to zero before pausing or use a different provider for longer periods of inactivity. But this fee can be easy avoided by activating free/promotional packages.

EU roaming[]

You can use all data in the EU/EEA up to the specified FUP, which is given based on cost of package showed in this document, but if overuse or break FUP rules, you'll be surcharged 8.45 zł per GB.

The UK and Gibraltar have been removed from RLAH after Brexit and now you'll be charged a separate price floor set at 29 zł/GB.

You can still buy these special roaming packages valid in EU/EEA, UK, Switzerland, Turkey and USA (on both T-Mobile US and AT&T):

Data	Price	Validity	Activation	Deactivation
100 MB	9 zł	7 days	12111*86#	12100*86#
400 MB	19 zł	14 days	12111*87#	12100*87#
1 GB	39 zł	30 days	12111*88#	12100*88#

Even roaming packages are recurring. Better disable them by code.

More info[]

APN: plus
To change language of operators SMS to English, dial: *105*20#
To login to Plus Online: your password is last 4 digits of PUK.
Plus website in Polish only: http://www.plus.pl/
Plush website: https://www.plushbezlimitu.pl/

T-Mobile Polska[]

T-Mobile Polska has the best and most extensive coverage in Poland on 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G. 4G/LTE is open for prepaid and covers 99.9% 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 T-Mobile can offer up to 650 Mbit/s of download speed. T-Mobile also offers widely available 5G network on 2100 MHz (n1) frequency, but real 5G on 3700 MHz (branded as 5G Bardziej) is now available in most big cities and some tourists spots with speeds up to 1100 Mbit/s. 5G is available for all own and Heyah prepaid customers up to 30/APR/2024.

Before 2011 it used to be the second-largest 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.

T-Mobile has a union with Orange Polska to improve infrastructure called NetWorks - T-Mobile and Orange are building cellular network together, but don't share frequencies. It means 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).

T-Mobile has already shut down 3G network, so be sure to bring compatible 4G/LTE device for data.

T-Mobile na kartę[]

Availability []

They sell four prepaid starter packs for 5 zł in their stores (locator)

for 5 zł valid for 14 days preloaded
for 10 zł valid for 60 days (without start credit) with GO! L package preloaded (+30 GB bonus) - exclusively available at Żabka stores
for 35 zł valid for 60 days (without start credit) with GO! M package preloaded (+ 20 GB bonus)
for 40 zł valid for 60 days (without start credit) with GO! M+UA package preloaded (+ 20 GB bonus)

For registration of SIM cards that are bought at other places, scroll down this page for a map. You can also transfer your heyah SIM by calling *100*811#. Change tariff is free.

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

There is no eSIM starter packs at the moment, but you can swap your existing traditional SIM by visiting T-Mobile store or by chatting with customer service via in-app chat - in this method your eSIM profile will be delivered to your e-mail inbox in encrypted ZIP file (password to decrypt ZIP archive will be delivered via SMS).

Data feature packages[]

Default data rate is 0.30 zł/MB. After top-up, you'll receive data bonus:

Top-up	Bonus	Bonus validity	Credit validity
5 zł	2 GB	2 days	31 days
10/20 zł	5 GB	5 days
25 zł	10 GB	30 days
30 zł	15 GB
35/40 zł	20 GB		60 days
45 zł	30 GB
50 zł	30 GB	60 days
100 zł	50 GB	100 days	100 days
200 zł	100 GB	100 days	150 days

To check remaining data, call *512*2*1#. All bonuses will roll-over, if you top-up before expiration date. If overuse, default data rate applies. To credit validity, add +31 days in passive mode.

You can buy these data feature packages, valid 30 days:

Price	Data	EU cap	Activation (once-off)		Activation (recurring)
Price	Data	EU cap	USSD	SMS to 8050	USSD	SMS to 8040
5 zł	1 GB		5021*1#	AKT1	5011*1#	AKT1
10 zł	3 GB	2.37 GB	5021*3#	AKT3	5011*3#	AKT3
15 zł	5 GB	3.55 GB	5021*5#	AKT5	5011*5#	AKT5
20 zł	10 GB	4.73 GB	5021*10#	AKT10	5011*10#	AKT10

To check remaining data, call: *501*2# or send SMS with STATUS to 8040 for recurring packages or *502*2# or send SMS with STATUS to 8050 for once-off packages. To deactivate recurring, packages, call *501*3# or send SMS with STOP to 8040. If you buy another data package, if you have another, data will roll-over (only applies to once-off packages).

There are also available bigger once-off packages (data rollover), which can be activated only through Mój T-Mobile app:

15 GB (3.55 GB in EU) for 30 days: 15 zł
25 GB (5.92 GB in EU) for 30 days: 25 zł
45 GB (10.65 GB in EU) for 60 days: 45 zł

All packages extends validity of your account to 60 days, if you have lower than 60 days. You can extend validity of your account to 1 year for 30 zł by calling *508*1# or sending SMS with AKTRWK to 8018. If your credit is in passive period, you can enable any package listed above - your validity will be set to 60 days.

Data usage order: Top-up bonuses, once-off packages, once-off packages in app, recurring data packages, unlimited packages.

Combo feature packages[]

T-Mobile also offer four different recurring GO! "unlimited" packages with unlimited calls, SMS/MMS and data:

Package	Data	EU cap	5G	Extras	Price	Activation
Package	Data	EU cap	5G	Extras	Price	USSD	SMS to 8066
S	15 GB	7.1 GB	n/a	n/a	30 zł	6001*2#	AKTS
M	20 GB (+ 200 GB*) (+ 200 GB$)	8.28 GB	yes	n/a	35 zł	6001*3#	AKTLM
M+UA	20 GB (+ 200 GB*) (+ 200 GB$)	9.47 GB		1500 mins to Vodafone UA/Kyivstar UA	40 zł	6001*4#	AKTMUA
L	30 GB (+ 400 GB*) (+ 200 GB$)	10.65 GB		n/a	45 zł	6001*5#	AKTL

(*) = Special promo called Rok internetu za darmo (Free Internet for a year) for free 2400/4800 GB per year (= 200/400 GB per month) can be activated in Mój T-Mobile app. Data from this package can only be used on smartphones/tablets (this package don't work in modems/routers, according to T&C).

($) - extra data for first activation of package.

All packages are recurring. To stop renewing, dial *600*3# or send SMS with STOP to 8066. If overuse, your data will be blocked.

Heyah[]

Heyah is a long established subsidiary of T-Mobile, previously targeted to young people. Now it's mainly targeted to Ukrainian people living in Poland.

Availability[]

Heyah prepaid SIM cards are available for 5 zł including the same credit valid for 14 days at T-Mobile stores and many other places. Better go to a T-Mobile store for registration.

To manage your account in Heyah, you can use Moja Heyah application available in Google Play .

Top-ups can be made by T-Mobile vouchers or online. To top-up by voucher, type *109*<PIN code>#, check balance by *108#.

Data feature packages[]

Default data rate is 0.30 zł/MB. Better option is buy data feature package or top-up to receive free data bonus.

This bonus can be received by topping up by app or on dedicated website. You can also get data bonus by using classic voucher, but only first top-up until 30 days after activation allows to obtain free data:

5 zł: 5 GB for 5 days
10 zł: 10 GB for 10 days
15 zł: 15 GB for 15 days
20 zł: 20 GB for 20 days
25 zł: 25 GB for 25 days
30 zł: 30 GB for 30 days
35 zł: 35 GB for 35 days
40 zł: 40 GB for 40 days
50 zł: 50 GB for 50 days
100 zł: 100 GB for 100 days
200 zł: 200 GB for 200 days

Data will roll-over with new top-up. You can check your remaining data by calling *160*100# or sending SMS with STATUS to 80285. You can add additional data packages:

15 GB (EU cap: 3.55 GB), 30 days - 15 zł, activation: *150*166*2# or SMS TAK to 8031
45 GB (EU cap: 10.65 GB), 60 days - 45 zł, activation: *150*169*2# or SMS TAK to 8032

All packages contains rollover, if you buy another one before expiration. You can check offer status by calling *150*166*1#. If overuse, default data rate applies.

Combo feature packs[]

They sell four options, all of which include domestic calls and SMS/MMS and are valid 30 days:

Package	Price	Data	EU cap	Mins to UA	Activation
Package	Price	Data	EU cap	Mins to UA	USSD	SMS to 80280
XS	30 zł	10 GB	7.1 GB	n/a	1601*1#	AKTXS
S	35 zł	20 GB	8.28 GB	1000	1601*2#	AKTS
M	40 zł	30 GB	9.47 GB	2000	1601*3#	AKTM
L	55 zł	50 GB	13.01 GB	unlimited	1601*4#	AKTL

To check status, dial *160*2# or send SMS with STATUS to 80280. All packages are auto-renew - to deactivate, dial *160*3# or send SMS with STOP to 80280. If overuse your data, your data transmission will be blocked.

All packages can be activated when you are in passive mode - L package sets account validity to 365 days, other packages extends to 60 days.

You can extend validity of your SIM card to 1 year by calling *160*70# or sending SMS with start365 to 8061 (for 30 zł).

You can transfer your SIM to GO!, by calling *530*1# or sending SMS with GO to 8033.

Data-only offer[]

This offer is available with special starter pack for 35 zł. This SIM is without voice capability. It contains recurring package with 200 GB valid 30 days for 35 zł. When data is used up or you don't top-up, your data transmission will be blocked (you can only access to Moja Heyah app). Only way to add data is online top-up by app or dedicated website, which allows to obtain extra data (see above). This offer has blocked international roaming at all.

Any renew of the package extends the SIM validity for 60 days (+ 31 days in passive mode). Top-up can't extend the validity in this option.

tuBiedronka[]

tuBiedronka is another long established subsidiary of T-Mobile. Biedronka is the largest supermarket chain in the country.

Availability[]

tuBiedronka prepaid SIM cards are available for 4 zł including the 5 zł 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 zł (5 days), 10 zł (21 days), 20 zł (45 days), 30 zł (60 days)). To top-up by voucher, type *111*<voucher code>#, check balance by *101#.

Data feature packages[]

Default data rate is 0.10 zł/MB. To activate top-ups bonus, call *140*730*2#. Top-ups include these bonusses (all valid 30 days and includes roll-over, if you top-up before expiration of package):

top-up: 20-29.99 zł: 5 GB bonus
top-up: >30 zł: 10 GB bonus

Bonuses can't be used for roaming. You can activate data feature packages, valid 30 days, works on 4G/LTE:

1 GB (PL & EU) for 5 zł - activation: *165*20#
3 GB (PL & EU) for 10 zł - activation: *165*30#
2 GB (PL & EU), 500 mins, 500 SMS for 20 zł - activation: *165*7# (recurring), deactivation: *165*8#

All packages extends validity of your account to 60 days, even when your account is in passive mode.

Data	EU cap	Price	Validity	Activation
5 GB	2.37 GB	10 zł	3 days^	150153*2#
20 GB	4.73 GB	20 zł	5 days	150154*2#

These packages don't auto-renew. To check remaining data, replace *2# by *1#. If you overuse, speed will be throttled to 16 kbit/s.

(^) - 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.

EU roaming[]

EU roaming data is free up to the RLAH cap (mentioned in the article according to this list). For all data use beyond this cap and all permanent roaming of more than 4 months an additional surcharge of 0.01 zł/MB (= 8.45 zł/GB) is applied.

tuBiedronka and heyah still offers old "Travel & Surf" roaming packs as add-ons, that include the non-EU countries of Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia, UK as well as all of EU/EEA (for activation text code to 80717):

50 MB (24 hours): 2 zł - activation: UE50
200 MB (72 hours): 8 zł - activation: UE200
500 MB (7 days): 19 zł - activation: UE500
1 GB (7 days): 34 zł - activation: UE1000
3 GB (7 days): 50 zł - activation: UE3

For T-Mobile GO! they introduce cheaper roaming packages, but only valid in EU/EEA countries:

1 GB (7 days): 15 zł - activation: *504*1*1#
3 GB (7 days): 40 zł - activation: *504*1*3#

All packages are valid 30 days, but when you start using it, it will be valid for specific time (mostly 7 days).

The UK and Gibraltar have been removed from RLAH after Brexit and now you'll be charged a separate price floor set at 29 zł/GB.

Automatic extension of credit validity (T-Mobile, heyah, tuBiedronka)[]

After credit validity expiration when you have balance, you'll be charged up to 3 zł fee per 30 days for automatic extension of validity. To avoid this fee, you can buy package which extends validity of your account, top-up, or buy one year credit validity. When there will be 0 zł on your account, your SIM card will enter in passive mode.

More info[]

APN: internet
Website in Polish: https://www.t-mobile.pl
Website in English: https://www.t-mobile.pl/c/na-karte/en
Heyah website: http://www.heyah.pl/
tuBiedronka website: http://www.tubiedronka.pl

Lyca Mobile[]

The UK-based operator Lyca Mobile opened its Polish branch in 2011. It's operating as MVNO on the Plus network in 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G and speeds up to 600 Mbit/s. For coverage check Plus (see above).

Lyca Mobile now routes signal through the Plus server, so you can expect better quality of service with much better routing.

Your handset may recognise these network as national roaming, so in some cases you'll need to enable data roaming on your device.

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 and includes 20 GB for 30 days. 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 zł denominations. You are expected to make a top-up right away, as the SIM doesn't include credit. Account is valid 90 days after done any activity and 120 days after last top-up, but it can be extended to 1 year for 25 zł by calling *139*9999#.

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.

Lyca Mobile from Septermber 2023 start to provide eSIM for its customers.

Data feature packs[]

Default data rate is 0.25 zł per MB. You need to have at least 0.25 zł on your account to use internet.

These monthly data packages are available to be activated on the SIM:

Volume	EU cap	UK/CH cap	Price	Activation
1 GB	1 GB	500 MB	5 zł	1395200#
2 GB	1.25 GB	700 MB	7 zł	1395201#
5 GB	1.8 GB	980 MB	10 zł	1395202#
10 GB	2.65 GB	1.48 GB	15 zł	1395104#
30 GB	5.85 GB	2.92 GB	25 zł	1395105#
50 GB	8.15 GB	4.07 GB	35 zł	1395106#

Lyca Mobile also released monthly combo plans:

Package	Calls	PL data	EU cap	UK/CH cap	Price	IDD mins	Activation
Do wszystkich S	unlimited (FUP: 3 000 mins or 30 000 SMS)	25 GB	2.35 GB	1.18 GB	20 zł	100 (UA)	1394819#
Do wszystkich M		40 GB	2.95 GB	1.48 GB	25 zł		1394829#
Do wszystkich M Plus		60 GB	3.5 GB	1.75 GB	30 zł		1394830#
Do wszystkich Ukraina		25 GB	3.5 GB	1.75 GB	30 zł	1000 (UA)	1395851#
Do wszystkich L		70 GB	4.1 GB	2.05 GB	35 zł	100 (UA)	1394839#
Do wszystkich XL		100 GB	5.7 GB	2.85 GB	49 zł	100 (UA)	1394849#
Wszystko w jednym L		30 GB	4.1 GB	2.05 GB	35 zł	300	1394035#
Wszystko w jednym XL		40 GB	5.7 GB	2.85 GB	49 zł	500	1394049#
Wszystko w jednym XXL		70 GB	6.85 GB	3.43 GB	59 zł	1000	1394069#
Wszystko w jednym XXXL		100 GB	8.05 GB	4.03 GB	69 zł	unlimited	1394099#

(*) - More data, if you activate it online.

All Do wszystkich packages contains data roll-over. All unused data in previous month will be available in next month and will be consumed first. If overuse, default data rate applies for overuse.

For activation dial to these 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# up to 8pm on the day of expiry of the old pack. Unused data can roll-over with new package (applies only to Do wszystkich (except XS) plans), but unused data can be carried for 1 month only.

EU & UK roaming []

Lyca Mobile in Poland applies "roam like at home" in EU/EEA, UK/Gibraltar and Switzerland based on EU caps. If you overuse your EU cap, you'll be charged at 0.0084 zł per MB. Take care that for UK and Switzerland there are applied smaller roaming data caps (mostly half of EU cap allowance).

More info[]

APN: data.lycamobile.pl
Username: lmpl (that's lowecase L, not capital i).
Password: plus
Website in English: http://www.lycamobile.pl/en

a2mobile[]

a2mobile is a MVNO running on Plus/aero2 network in 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G (in selected plans) up to 600 Mbit/s. In 2018 Premium Mobile (which offers contracts for an indefinite period, not available for tourists) bought a2mobile from Cyfrowy Polsat and now became the prepaid offer of Premium Mobile.

Availability[]

The SIM starter packs is available online and at some stores (locator). The SIM can be registered at these points too. They sell a starter pack for 10 zł valid for 1 year with 10 zł pre-loaded.

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

Data feature packages[]

Default rate is 0.04 zł per MB. You can buy "unexhausted" packages valid for 31 days:

Package	Price	Activation
"Unexhausted" internet	12.90 zł	2227#
"Unexhausted" calls and intenet	17.90 zł	2224#
"Unexhausted" SMS/MMS and internet	17.90 zł	2223#
"Unexhausted" all 19,90	19.90 zł	2221#
"Unexhausted" all 24,90	24.90 zł	2491#
"Unexhausted" all 29,90 (5G)	29.90 zł	2991#
"Unexhausted" all 34,90 (5G)	34.90 zł	2492#
"Unexhausted" all 39,90 (5G)	39.90 zł	2992#
"Unexhausted" all 49,90 (5G)	49.90 zł	2993#

In "unexhausted" internet plans, speed will be throttled depending on how much data you have used and selected offer. To check status limitations, call *200#.

Price of package	Internet
Price of package	@ full speed	@ 3 Mbit/s	@ 1 Mbit/s	@ 512 kbit/s
less than 19.90	5 GB	5-10 GB	10-15 GB	over 15 GB
19.90	10 GB	n/a	10-15 GB	over 15 GB
24.90	30 GB		30-35 GB	over 35 GB
29.90	45 GB		45-50 GB	over 50 GB
34,90	55 GB		55-60 GB	over 60 GB
39,90	65 GB (unlimited*)	speed throtted to 32 kbit/s
49,90	120 GB (unlimited*)	speed throtted to 32 kbit/s

All packages are available in auto-pay scheme, but is required to link your credit card. But in (*) promotion you'll receive 6 months of real unlimited data in 39,90 plan and 1 year of unlimited data in 49,90 plan.

You can buy additional data packages:

Price	Package	Activation
5 zł	5 GB	2341#
10 zł	10 GB*	23410#
18 zł	20 GB*	23420#

(*) these package are not available for packages which cost less than 19.90 zł.

EU & UK roaming (surcharges apply)[]

Premium Mobile (a2mobile) has opted out of the Roam like at Home scheme. A surcharge of 0.007 zł/MB (= 7.98 zł/GB) is now charged, if you have any data package enabled, also in the UK. If you spend more than 4 months in roaming, surcharge will be raised to 0.01 zł/MB (= 9.20 zł/GB).

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/

Klucz mobile[]

Klucz mobile is another MVNO on the Plus network (see above). It started in 2013 and has cheap international call rates and data too. 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G is accessible for users.

Availablility[]

Their SIM card may be hard to find. Only Teletorium phone stores sell it.

The starter pack is available for 10 zł and can be registered in these points and in Plus/Polsat Box stores. Credit after any top-up stays alive for 365 days.

To change service language to English, compose USSD code *105*20# and wait for confirmation SMS.

Data feature packs[]

Default rate is 8.43 zł/GB. So add one of these packs valid for 30 days:

Volume	EU cap	Price	Activation	Deactivation
1 GB	730 MB	3 zł	12111*03#	n/a
2 GB	1.21 GB	5 zł	12111*04#
10 GB$	2.42 GB	9.90 zł	13611*01#
80 GB*	9.69 GB	39.90 zł	13611*09#	13600*09#
100 GB	12.11 GB	50 zł	13611*02#	n/a
100 GB + 200 GB at night*$%	12.11 GB	50 zł	13611*12#	13600*12#

For activation enter code. Check balance by *100# and status of active packages by *136# (or *121# if you have 1 GB or 2 GB). Packages won't renew automatically after 30 days (* except of these packages), 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 throttled to 32 kbps (except 1 GB and 2 GB - it applies default rate).

(%) - 200 GB valid between 1:00 - 8:00. Operator recomends to restart data transmission at 1:05.

($) - these packages can be activated twice in 30-day period.

Combo feature packs[]

There are six all-in-one packages:

Package	Dom. Calls	SMS/MMS	Reduced IDD calls rate	Data	Overuse	EU cap	Validity	Price	Activation	Deactivation
Klucz MINI	30 min	default rate	n/a	7 GB	1 Mbit/s	1.94 GB	7 days	8 zł	12111*10#	12100*10#
Klucz No Limit	unlimited		yes	10 GB%	32 kbit/s	5.33 GB	30 days	22 zł	13611*20#	13600*20#
Klucz No Limit+			yes	40 GB	32 kbit/s	7.27 GB		30 zł	13611*07#	13600*07#
Giga Mega Klucz			yes	60 GB	1 Mbit/s	8.48 GB		34.99 zł	13611*04#	13600*04#
Klucz Max			yes	200 GB%	32 Kbit/s	13.33 GB		55 zł	13611*05#	13600*05#

(*) - data at max speed 1 Mbit/s

(%) - these packs can be added by a 80 GB (no EU data) for 15 zł by sending SMS with #extra to 727880088. This promotion will not auto-renew, but it can be activated every 30 days.

All packages are recurring. For overuse speed will be throttled to 32 kbps. You can buy data feature package displayed above. You can have only 2 packages activated at the same time (combined with data-only packages).

Inactivity fee[]

Klucz charges an inactivity fee of 3 zł when you spend less than 3 zł or when you don't top-up in 31 day period. This payment of 3 zł renews every 31 days and you should better run down your balance to zero before pausing or use a different provider for longer periods of inactivity.

EU & UK roaming []

Klucz applies RLAH in EU/EEA countries according to this list to a FUP specified in the offers. If overused, default data rate applies.

Klucz also offers these internet packages for roaming in the EU/EEA countries:

Data	Price	Activation
256 MB	2 zł	12111*22#
512 MB	4 zł	12111*23#
1024 MB	8 zł	12111*24#

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/

PolishWiFi[]

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

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 4G and 4G+ hotspot routers can be shared by up to 10 devices and battery lasts for 6-12 hours.

A prepaid envelope is given for the return and can be used from everywhere in Poland. 100 € for a 4G device (or 200 € for 4G+ device) is charged from your credit card, if you don't return or damage the device. The rental rates:

4G Hotspot (Huawei E5733)		4G+ Hotspot (XOXO WiFi HotSpot)
Rental Period	Price	Rental Period	Price
2-4 days	15.00 €/day	2-4 days	20.00 €/day
5-7 days	5.00 €/day	5-10 days	6.50 €/day
8-21 days	4.00 €/day	11-25 days	6.00 €/day
22-42 days	3.50 €/day	26-59 days	4.50 €/day
43-90 days	2.50 €/day	60-90 days	4.00 €/day

4G Hotspot works on Play's network, 4G+ works on all Polish mobile networks. FUP for the plans in Poland is 100 GB per month for 4G router and 200 GB per month for 4G+ router. Speed will be throttled beyond to:

4G device: 1 Mb/s
4G+ device: 5 Mb/s

Website: polishwifi.com

Discontinued offers[]

~~Red Bull Mobile~~

Red Bull Mobile was previously a joint venture between P4/Play and Red Bull energy drink. From 27/SEP/2023 they shifted to T-Mobile network on 2G, 4G/LTE and 5G and started with new offer focused on subscription plan. Starter packs are widely available for 1 zł, but without polish bank account you will not register them, as registeration can be done only online on its app. As these SIM cards are no accessible to foreigners and no option to port existing T-Mobile SIM, they'll not be mentioned any further.

~~heyah01~~

Heyah01 is a another subscription offer on T-Mobile network, but it's offer model is more postpaid rather than prepaid - you will need to sign a contract, where you undertake to pay in 30 days any debit that could occur on your account due to roaming services or premium SMS services (the bill will be delivered on e-mail). Also offer is available only online and SIM card will be delivered by post. So that's why we'll not mention this offer.

↑ According to T&Cs of various operators, they generally don't allow the practices of sharing their services with 3rd parties for financial gain, which is the case when buying a SIM second-hand for a higher price than the operator sets and would be the reason for the suspension, not the unrelated fact of using a different person's SIM. That practice is not restricted even in T&Cs but explaining that no profit has been made upon the handover of the SIM, even if true, would be difficult.

[1] According to T&Cs of various operators, they generally don't allow the practices of sharing their services with 3rd parties for financial gain, which is the case when buying a SIM second-hand for a higher price than the operator sets and would be the reason for the suspension, not the unrelated fact of using a different person's SIM. That practice is not restricted even in T&Cs but explaining that no profit has been made upon the handover of the SIM, even if true, would be difficult.

[1]

Poland

Basics[]

Coverage and network quality[]

Availability[]

eSIM[]

Top-ups[]

SIM card validity and inactivity fees[]

Mandatory SIM card registration []

3G shutdown & VoLTE/VoWiFi[]

Data rollover[]

EU roaming []

Play[]

Availability[]

Play[]

Tarriff lines[]

Data feature packages (not for Internet na kartę 2.0)[]

Play na kartę 2.1[]

Availability[]

Play na kartę 2.1[]

Play na kartę PL 2.1[]

Data add-ons[]

All-in-one packages (for Play na kartę & Play na kartę 2.1)[]

Extending validity of your account[]

Fakt Mobile[]

Availability[]

Data feature packages[]

Virgin Mobile[]

Availability[]

All-in-one packages[]

EU roaming[]

More info[]

Orange Polska[]

Orange na kartę[]

Availability[]

Data feature packages[]

All-in-one packages[]

Zawsze bez limitu (Always unlimited)[]

Roaming[]

nju mobile[]

Availability[]

Voice and data SIM[]

Data feature package[]

"Im dłużej tym lepiej" (= the longer the better)[]

Roaming[]

Orange Flex[]

Activation[]

Plans[]

Roaming[]

nju subskrypcja[]

Activation[]

Plan[]

Roaming[]

More info[]

Plus (by Polkomtel)[]

Plus na kartę[]

Availability[]

Starter packs[]

Prosto na kartę[]

Elastyczna na kartę[]

Plush[]

Availability[]

Voice & data SIM[]

Data feature packages (for both Plus and Plush)[]

Combo packages (for both Plus and Plush)[]

Inactivity fee[]

EU roaming[]

More info[]

T-Mobile Polska[]

T-Mobile na kartę[]

Availability []

Data feature packages[]

Combo feature packages[]

Heyah[]

Availability[]

Data feature packages[]

Combo feature packs[]

Data-only offer[]

tuBiedronka[]

Availability[]

Data feature packages[]

**Zawsze bez limitu (Always unlimited)**[]