SIM & Internet
What is the best SIM card in Poland?
Quick answer
Prepaid SIMs from Play, Orange, Plus and T-Mobile are cheap and sold at airports, kiosks and phone shops, with generous data bundles for a few zloty. You usually need your passport to register the SIM.
Any of the four national networks does the job well. Play, Orange, Plus and T-Mobile all sell cheap prepaid SIMs with large data bundles, and coverage across the country is strong. For most visitors the choice comes down to which shop is nearest.
Buying and registering
You can buy a prepaid SIM ("starter") at the airport, at a network shop, or at a Zabka or kiosk. Registration is required by law, so bring your passport; the shop assistant handles it in a few minutes. Top up online, in the network app, or at any kiosk.
Which network to pick
- All four give good city coverage and 5G in the larger cities.
- For remote mountains or the eastern forests, Plus and Orange have a slight edge on rural reach.
- If you would rather skip the shop entirely, an eSIM can be set up before you arrive.
Sources
- Prepaid SIM cards in Poland , Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki
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