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Compare prepaid SIM cards for Poland

Reduce your roaming bills by using a local SIM.

Nathan Kay

Updated Oct 4, 2017

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Poland is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations, with lots to see and do. Using your home phone network there can work out to be expensive, so why not try a local SIM card to reduce your bills? You can buy 1GB of data from Poland’s leading telco provider for as little as PLN10 (US$2.80). So, whether you’re planning a short vacation, a long trip or a tour around Europe, check out the best SIM card options available on finder.com.

What's in this guide?

Compare international SIM cards
Telco providers in Poland
About Poland’s operators
Orange
Play
Plus
T-Mobile
A2mobile (Aero2)
Some top tips from finder.com staff:
TripAdvisor tips for the best SIM cards and where to buy them
Pros and cons of Poland’s top telco providers
More questions about finding the best SIM card?
Switch to a cell phone plan with international calling

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Prices last updated 24 Sep 2017

Telco providers in Poland

There are five main operators in Poland: Orange, Play, Plus, T-Mobile and Aero2. All five operators have been tried and tested by both locals and travelers, and can be trusted, so you won’t go wrong with our picks. All five operators offer prepaid SIM cards, and you can buy them from stores, supermarkets, kiosks, drug stores and official outlets, as well as at Warsaw Chopin airport. Network coverage is exceptionally good across the entire country, and signals are even strong in the countryside.

About Poland’s operators

Poland’s operators offer great mobile coverage for a relatively small country, providing good 2G, 3G and 4G services on a GSM platform. You can buy a SIM card by showing your passport, and your telephone number is already active when you purchase it. To add credit, there are several prepaid card machines around various towns and cities, and vouchers are stocked in stores and supermarkets. Poland is part of the European Union (EU), which means all providers are subject to the EU roaming pact, and you will be able to use prepaid SIM cards across Europe at similar costs.

Below, we have broken down each telco provider to highlight exactly what they can offer you during your stay in Poland.

Orange

Orange is the largest operator in Poland with the best network coverage and quickest Internet speeds. It offers customers 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE services on a GSM platform. Prepaid SIM cards can be purchased from official stores or approved resellers, and it’s a legal requirement for stores to ask for ID to officially register the number. Credit can also be purchased from the same retailers and convenience stores across the country.

There are prepaid SIM card plans available called “Yes” and “Smart” that can be purchased for PLN5 or PLN10, respectively. Both come with 1GB valid for 10 days plus the same amount of credit.

The “Orange Free na kartę” prepaid starter pack can be purchased for PLN5 and comes with 1GB, and for PLN20 you will receive 5GB of data. Both SIM cards come with the same amount of credit as originally purchased.

To activate this plan, send “FREE” in an SMS to 3033 or dial *101*40#. Dial *124*# to check your balance. Text “START” to 8002 to extend the package validity by one year, at a cost of PLN3.

The following data packs can also be added to all prepaid SIM cards:

Top-up	Data bonus	Validity
PLN5	2.5GB	2 days
PLN10	5GB	5 days
PLN25 (or PLN30)	15GB	30 days
PLN50	25GB	90 days
PLN100	50GB	150 days
PLN200	100GB	150 days

The following “Elastyczny Pakiet Internetowy” Internet packages are available too:

Price	Data	Validity	Activation
PLN3	3GB	3 days	AKT3
PLN5	5GB	5 days	AKT5
PLN7	7GB	7 days	AKT7
PLN10	10GB	10 days	AKT10
PLN30	30GB	30 days	AKT30
PLN50	50GB	50 days	AKT50
PLN100	100GB	100 days	AKT100

Text the code in the right-hand column to 360 to activate. Text “ILE” to 360 to check your balance.

In addition, Orange offers great all-in-one packages:

Validity	Data	Price	Activation
7 days	15GB	PLN12	10273#
31 days	Depends on loyalty	PLN35	10274#
31 days	Depends on loyalty	PLN35	10275#

Data allowances for packs of 31 days’ validity and above vary, depending on your Orange loyalty:

Up to 1 year: 15GB
1-3 years: 17GB
Over 3 years: 20GB

The standard default data rate is charged at PLN0.10 per MB. The following data packs can be added to all prepaid SIM cards as well:

Data	Validity	Price	Activation	Check balance
200MB	24 hours	PLN2	NET2	ILE2
500MB	30 days	PLN5	NET5	ILE500
2GB	30 days	PLN12	NET12	ILE12
2GB + unlimited SMS	30 days	PLN15	PAKIET15	ILE15
5GB + unlimited SMS	30 days	PLN25	PAKIET25	ILE25

To activate the relevant pack, text the activation code in the right-hand column to 260.

Poland is part of the EU “Roam-Like-at-Home” pact, which means Orange SIM cards can be used in other EU countries without excessive surcharges. Check in store at time of purchase for the latest roaming deals.

Orange’s APN: internet, and website: http://www.orange.pl

Play

Play is the second-largest operator in Poland with good network coverage and fast Internet speeds. It offers customers 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE services on a GSM platform. Prepaid SIM cards can be purchased from official stores or approved resellers, and it’s a legal requirement for stores to ask for ID to officially register the number. Credit can also be purchased from the same retailers and convenience stores across the country.

“Play Internet na Kartę” prepaid SIM cards come in varying amounts, starting at PLN5. Credit can be purchased for between PLN5 and PLN150. Dial *101# to check your balance. You can also manage your accounts either online or on the Play24 app.

The “Play na Kartę” prepaid SIM card can be purchased for PLN5. Dial *163*6# to activate. The standard default data rate is charged at PLN1.20 per MB. Credit can be added in varying amounts between PLN5 and PLN100, valid for up to 150 days depending on the amount added.

The following data bonuses are added with each upload:

Price	Data	Validity
Up to PLN9	50MB bonus	Valid for 5 days
Up to PLN24	200MB bonus	Valid for 10 days
Up to PLN49	500MB bonus	Valid for 30 days
Up to PLN99	1.5GB bonus	Valid for 100 days
PLN100 or more	3.5GB bonus	Valid for 150 days

The following monthly data packs are also available:

Package	Activation code
PLN5: 600MB (EU roaming: 250MB)	Activation: 111541*1#
PLN9: 2GB (EU roaming: 450MB)	Activation: 111542*1#
PLN20: 6GB (EU roaming: 1GB)	Activation: 111543*1#

The “Play OdNOWA” prepaid SIM card is extremely popular in Poland and can be purchased for PLN5. All packages added to this SIM card last as long as the phone is in use, and you can switch over to the package you have purchased at any time by dialing *163*20#.

In addition, the following data packs can be added to this SIM card, and there is no expiry date:

PLN5: 1GB (EU roaming: 0.25GB) valid forever. Activation: *111*842*1#
PLN25: 6GB (EU roaming: 1.25GB) valid forever. Activation: *111*843*1#

Dial *180# to check your balance.

The following data-only SIM card packages are also available:

Free: “Wypróbuj 4G/LTE Ultra” with 500MB, valid for 3 days
PLN9: Starter 3GB with 3GB included, valid for 7 days
PLN19: Starter 30GB with 30GB included, valid for 7 days
PLN50: Starter 25GB with 3GB included for 1 month + 11 x 2GB per month
PLN89: Starter 30GB + Huawei E3131 3G dongle
PLN159: Starter 30GB + Huawei E3372h 4G speedstick
PLN219: Starter 3GB + Huawei E5573 4G mobile Wi-Fi device

The following data amounts can also be added:

Recharge	Data	Validity
PLN5-PLN9	500MB	5 days
PLN10-PLN19	3GB	7 days
PLN20-PLN29	6GB	14 days
PLN30-PLN49	9GB	30 days
PLN50-PLN74	15GB	60 days
PLN75-PLN99	30GB	90 days
PLN100	50GB	120 days

The following “Play Internet na Kartę” Internet packages can also be added:

Amount	Limit	Activation code
PLN5	“Unlimited” Internet for a day	Activation: 111791*1#
PLN20	“Unlimited” Internet for a week	Activation: 111789*1#
PLN49	“Unlimited” Internet for a month	Activation: 111783*1#

Poland is part of the EU “Rome-Like-at-Home” pact, which means Play SIM cards can be used in other EU countries without excessive surcharges. Check in store at time of purchase for the latest roaming deals.

Play’s APN: internet, and website: http:www.play.pl/en

Plus

Plus is the third operator in Poland with good network coverage and Internet speeds. It offers customers 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE services on both the GSM and CDMA platforms. Prepaid SIM cards can be purchased from official stores or approved resellers, and it’s a legal requirement for stores to ask for ID to officially register the number. Credit can also be purchased from the same retailers and convenience stores across the country.

Prepaid SIM cards can be purchased for PLN5. Credit can be added in varying amounts between PLN5-PLN150. To add credit vouchers, type *123*<voucher PIN>#. Dial *100# to check the balance.

The “Bez limitu” voice and data SIM card can be purchased for PLN5, and for credit amounts of PLN30 and above you will receive free domestic calls, SMS and 3GB data, valid for 5 days. These bundles can be added:
Weekly packages

Price	Calls and data	Activation
PLN8	Free domestic calls + 500MB data	Activation: 13611*08#
PLN10	Free domestic calls + SMS + 500MB data	Activation: 13611*09#
PLN13	Free domestic calls + SMS + 3GB data + free Facebook	Activation: 13611*10#

Data activation

Price	Data	Activation
PLN3	500MB	Activation: 13611*12#
PLN7	1GB	Activation: 13611*13#
PLN10	2GB	Activation: 13611*14#

Monthly packages

Price	Calls and data	Activation
PLN25	Free domestic calls + 2GB data	Activation: 13611*03#
PLN29	Free domestic calls + SMS + 6GB data + free Facebook (promotion: plus 15GB data)	Activation: 13611*05#

The following data bonuses can be added too:

Price	Data	Activation code
PLN10	1GB	13611*15#
PLN13	2GB	13611*16#

In addition, there is also the “Ja Internet na kartę” data-only SIM card available:

PLN5: 2GB for 7 days and free YouTube for 7 days, upon PLN30 top-up
PLN15: 5GB for 14 days and 30GB for a year, upon PLN30 top-up

The flowing data packs can also be added to all prepaid SIM cards:

Price	Data (bonus data)	Validity
PLN5	100MB (150MB)	2 days
PLN10	1GB (1.5GB)	7 days
PLN20	6GB (9GB)	14 days
PLN30	10GB (15GB)	30 days
PLN50	20GB (30GB)	60 days
PLN100	50GB (75GB)	120 days

The following packages can be added too:

Price	Data	Validity	Activation	Deactivation
PLN5	5GB	5 days	12111*05#	12100*05#
PLN25	25GB	25 days	12111*25#	12100*25#
PLN50	50GB	50 days	12111*50#	12100*50#
PLN100	100GB	100 days	12111*00#	12100*00#

Poland is part of the EU “Roam-Like-at-Home” pact, and the following Plus roaming packages can be purchased:

Data	Price	Validity	Activation
100MB	PLN9	7 days	12111*86#
400MB	PLN19	14 days	12111*87#
1GB	PLN39	30 days	12111*88#

Plus APN: internet, and website: http://www.plus.pl/

T-Mobile

T-Mobile is the fourth provider in Poland. It offers customers the best network coverage and quickest Internet speeds. 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE services are offered on a GSM platform. Prepaid SIM cards can be purchased from official stores or approved resellers, and it’s a legal requirement for stores to ask for ID to officially register the number. Credit can also be purchased from the same retailers and convenience stores across the country.

Prepaid SIM cards can be purchased for PLN5 and come in the following options:

PLN5: T-Mobile na kartę: voice and data SIM card
PLN5: Internet na kartę: data-only SIM card, which comes with 1GB data, valid for 5 days

Credit can be purchased in varying amounts between PLN5 and PLN150. Add credit with the following number: *111*<voucher code>#. Dial *101# to check your balance.

The following voice and data SIM card packages are available:

PLN1: “Unlimited” per day – local calls, SMS and 300MB (60MB in EU).
- PLN0.5: 300MB (30MB in EU). Activation: *140*296*3#
- PLN1: 1GB (60MB in EU). Activation: *140*296*4#
PLN25: “Unlimited” per month, including all domestic calls, SMS and 10GB (1.26GB in EU).
- PLN5: 1GB (260MB in EU). Activation: *140*265*3#
- PLN9: 3GB (460MB in EU). Activation: *140*265*4#
- PLN12: 5GB (610MB in EU). Activation: *140*265*5#

The following data-only SIM card packages can also be purchased:

Price	Data	EU data	Validity	Activation
PLN10	1GB	510MB	30 days	140702#
PLN15	2GB	760MB	30 days	140703#
PLN10	3GB	510MB	10 days	140704#
PLN20	3GB	1.01GB	30 days	140705#
PLN30	5GB	1.51GB	60 days	140706#
PLN50	12GB	2.51GB	60 days	140707#
PLN100	25GB	5.02GB	120 days	140708#

T-Mobile also offers a number of different roaming packages that can be used throughout Europe:

	Data	Validity	Activation code
PLN2	50MB	24 hours	Activation: text UE50
PLN8	200MB	72 hours	Activation: text UE200
PLN19	500MB	7 days	Activation: text UE500
PLN34	1GB	7 days	Activation: text UE1

Text activation code of the relevant pack to 80717.

T-Mobile’s APN: internet, and website: http://www.t-mobile.pl

A2mobile (Aero2)

A2mobile, or Aero2 as it is also known, is the smallest provider in Poland. It offers customers 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE services on a GSM platform. Prepaid SIM cards and credit can be purchased from various stores around the country. Make sure you take your passport with you when purchasing the SIM card, as it will have to be registered with the local authorities.

Prepaid SIM cards can be purchased for PLN10, which comes with the same amount of credit. The standard data rate is charged at PLN0.04 per MB. The following “unlimited” plans can also be purchased, and each is valid for 31 days:

Package	Price	Activation	EU cap
“Unlimited” Internet	PLN 9.90	2227#	509MB
“Unlimited” calls and Internet	PLN 15.90	2224#	817MB
“Unlimited” SMS, MMS and Internet	PLN 15.90	2223#	817MB
“Unlimited” calls, SMS, MMS and Internet	PLN 19.90	2221#	1GB

Poland is part of the EU “Roam-Like-at-Home” pact, which means Aero2 SIM cards can be used in other EU countries without excessive surcharges. Check in the store at the time of purchase for the latest roaming deals.

Aero2’s APN: a2mobile.pl, and website: http://a2mobile.pl/

Some top tips from finder.com staff:

The official language is Polish. In addition, most Poles speak English.
Polish people call a SIM card a “SIM” or “chip”.
Ask the retailer to set up the SIM for you. This will save you a lot of time and trouble, but it is also helpful to cover anything you might not understand.
Make sure you get to the stores early before the crowds take hold.

TripAdvisor tips for the best SIM cards and where to buy them

While it’s well known for hotels, flights and vacation bookings, TripAdvisor also has many user comments that can help guide you through what SIM cards have been tried and tested in Poland.

Here are some top tips from TripAdvisor users:

“The best is T-Mobile. You can buy prepaid SIM cards at the airport; you will need to register it with your passport.”

“If you want Orange then take Orange – they share base stations with T-Mobile so the signal strength will be comparable.”

“Make sure your phones are not carrier/network locked.”

Pros and cons of Poland’s top telco providers

All networks require you to have a SIM-unlocked, GSM-compatible international phone. To double check you have this phone, contact your provider before you leave.

Pros:

Good value for money
Poland has good coverage
Prepaid credit when required
No in-store contract needed
Could be compatible with your current phone
Cheap handsets are sold in stores
EU roaming options on all networks

Cons:

No devices offered with the SIM card packages
Can only be used on SIM-unlocked GSM phones (except with Play)
ID and registration is required to use the SIM cards

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NET10 Wireless	Starting at 1 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Yes	$20	Go to site More Info	30-day plans with unlimited talk and text and the option to choose how much data is right for you. Add-on rollover data is available starting at $5/500MB.	loading Fetching your data...
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Nathan Kay

Nathan Kay was an associate editor at Finder and worked across a range of personal finance subjects. He's had thousands of articles published globally and has worked for many leading publications, including: Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Grazia (UK), Ahlan!, and others. He graduated with a degree in Media & Society and holds a postgraduate qualification in Psychological Therapies from Queen Mary University in London.

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RickOctober 2, 2018

will visit Poland soon to visit elderly sick relative. wish to buy them a cell phone and pre-paid plan so the can use skype (visual and sound) or similiar tool to the USA to see relatives they have never seen before they die. would like to buy one year of service and a phone with a big screen.

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johnbasanesOctober 4, 2018Staff

Hi Rich,

Thank you for leaving a question.

The best way for you to complete the required phone and sim you need is to purchase a phone in the states. Ensure that the phone is unlocked to all networks to ensure it could be used in Poland. Poland has stricter rules in purchasing a sim card and requires you to register the sim card once you purchase it. So the best way for you to do this is to purchase one locally once you land in Poland. You may check with the sim provider what type of plan would work based on your need but take note that prepaid plans expire shorter than your needed 1 year service. Hope this helps!

Cheers,
Reggie

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