“I need a good home internet connection” is one of the first things you think of when you move into a new flat.
Everyone has their own idea of what “good Internet” means. Today it is possible to find an optimal offer for almost every “I want”.
How is the process of Internet connection in Poland arranged?
To begin with we choose an Internet Service Provider who suits our needs. When selecting one, pay attention to the terms of the contract, the cost of the package, the list of equipment provided and, of course, the bonuses. Almost all provide a personal account, where you can view receipts for payment at any time, change the terms of the tariff (for some operators), as well as pay for services.
Additionally, many providers offer Internet+TV packages. In our review we will focus on home internet.
Please keep in mind! Almost all providers offer a “no obligation” contract for 2 years. During this time the price is fixed. But if you decide to cancel before the contract expires, you have to pay the remaining balance for the unused months.
Don’t forget about the term of the contract! If you are not happy with the Internet and its cost, but forget that the contract expires tomorrow and you continue to use it, the new price in the contract comes into effect, and it is automatically renewed for another 2 years.
Many providers have a trial period (around 10-14 days), during which you have the right to cancel the contract without paying anything extra. After signing the contract, a technician arrives and installs everything you need.
According to our editorial team, we have compiled a shortlist of top Polish ISPs.
For your convenience we have made a table with key tariffs and conditions.
Orange Światłowód (Orange optical fiber)
Orange is one of the most popular providers and mobile network operators in Poland. The contract is concluded for 300 Mbps, 600 Mbps or 1GB for 24 months, or indefinitely.
The provider offers a 10 PLN discount (included in the table above) for your telemarketing agreement and receipt of electronic invoice. This discount is given by every ISP in Poland.
If you live in Warsaw, you get another 10 PLN discount for Orange Światłowód 300 Mb/s package, for a total monthly price of 49.98 PLN. Additionally, you can lower the activation fee to 0 PLN.
Each Orange Światłowód package includes a modem. Additionally, the company offers a Smart Wi-Fi Box. This is a Wi-Fi signal booster.
The tariff has no obligation. You sign a binding contract for 2 years, the first two months of which are free.
VECTRA
An equally well-known Internet provider with a broad and attractive offer. It also offers two types of contracts: for two years and without obligation with speeds of 300 Mbps, 450 Mbps, 600 Mbps. Please note that at the end of the contract the price of each package increases by almost 10 PLN.
Each package comes with PRASA Online (press) Tidal Premium, HBO GO, Eleven GO as a bonus.
Internet speed
Here are some examples of Vectra speed tests in Warsaw, as you can see the speed is around 20Mb, which is good and stable.
Additionally, VEKTRA offers a service which extends Internet coverage – POWER WI-FI. It is relevant for large flats with large areas. The price of the service includes an installation fee of PLN 80 and the contract is valid for 2 years.
NETIA
Please note that here also after 2 years the cost increases by almost 10 PLN for all tariffs.
The provider offers fiber and a wide range of speeds from 300 MB/s to 1000 GB. Currently, a special offer is valid: you have to pay 0 PLN for 3 months for 600MB/s online, and then 50 PLN/month thereafter. During its existence, the provider has shown itself to be an excellent provider of TV services. In Warsaw it serves just a few blocks of flats. However, you are attracted by the free Internet for the first 3 months.
multiMedia
A project of the VEСTRA group. The offered tariffs range from 300 to 600 Mb/s and cost from 49 to 70 PLN/month.
T-Mobile
Most people know this company as a mobile operator, but as a provider it is not bad. There is also a marketing discount of 10%.
PLUS
This is a good deal if you’re already a PLUS mobile subscriber.
UPC
The most. Probably the most common provider, which offers fiber optic internet, good prices, but has problems with the stability of the connection and the quality of service.
Cyfrowy Polsat
The provider offers a trial period of 15 days for 9 PLN. Equipment needs to be installed: an external modem and a Wi-Fi router. This option is chosen by customers without access to fixed Internet, both in blocks of flats and single-family houses.
Price comparison table
| Operator | Speed / traffic volume | Discounts | Activation fee | Price (incl. discounts) for 24 mont | Price (incl. discounts) on unlimited contract | Bonuses |
| Orange | 300/50 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 49,99 zł (0 zł if connected in Warsaw) | 59,99 zł/month ( 49,99 if connected in Warsaw) | 69,99 zł/month | |
| Orange | 600/100 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 49,99 zł | 69,99 zł/month | 79,99 zł/month | |
| Orange | 1024/300 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 49,99 zł | 79,99 zł/month | 89,99 zł/month | |
| Plus | 300/50 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 59 zł | 50 zł/month | – | |
| Plus | 600/60 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 59 zł | 60 zł/month | – | |
| Plus | 1024/100 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 59 zł | 70 zł/month | – | |
| T-Mobile | 300/50 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | – | 59 zł/month | – | – |
| T-Mobile | 600/100 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | – | 69 zł/month | – | – |
| T-Mobile | 900/300 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | – | 89 zł/month | – | – |
| UPC | 300/20 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 59 zł (in case of 24-month online services, the first two months payment is 0 PLN) | 49,99 zł/month | 59,99 zł/month | basic TV package (33 channels) with each contract; |
| UPC | 500/30 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 59 zł (in case of 24-month online services, the first two months payment is 0 PLN) | 59,99 zł/month | 69,99 zł/month | basic TV package (33 channels) with each contract; numerous subscription packages of sports channels and services. |
| UPC | 750/40 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 59 zł (in case of 24-month online services, the first two months payment is 0 PLN) | 69,99 zł/month | 79,99 zł/month | basic TV package (33 channels) with each contract; numerous subscription packages of sports channels and services. |
| UPC | 1024/40 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 59 zł (in case of 24-month online services, the first two months payment is 0 PLN) | 89,99 zł/month | 99,99 zł/month | basic TV package (33 channels) with each contract; numerous subscription packages of sports channels and services. |
| Vectra | 300/40 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 1 zł | 49,99 zł/month | 59,99 zł/month | PRASA Online Tidal Premium HBO GO Eleven GO |
| Vectra | 450/50 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 1 zł | 59,99 zł/month | 69,99 zł/month | PRASA Online Tidal Premium HBO GO Eleven GO |
| Vectra | 600/60 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 1 zł | 69,99 zł/month | 79,99 zł/month | PRASA Online Tidal Premium HBO GO Eleven GO |
| NETIA | 300/20 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 0 zł/month first 3 months, after 50 zł/month | 60 zł/month | Tidal Safe internet | |
| NETIA | 500/30 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 0 zł/month first 3 months, after 50 zł/month | 70 zł/month | Tidal Safe internet | |
| NETIA | 1024/40 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 0 zł/month first 3 months, after 60 zł/month | 80 zł/month | Tidal Safe internet | |
| multiMedia | 300 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 1 zł | 49,99 zł/month | — | |
| multiMedia | 450 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 1 zł | 59,99 zł/month | — | |
| multiMedia | 600 Mb/s | -5 zł/month for agreeing to calls from marketers; -5 zł/month for agreeing to an electronic receipt; | 1 zł | 69,99 zł/month | — | 39 TV channels |
Conclusion
If you need the Internet for normal day-to-day tasks, it makes sense to pay attention to the most popular provider: Orange or UPC.
If you have high demands for speed and Internet quality, or if you have several active users in your flat, VECTRA’s plan 450 or PLUS’s plan 600 might be a good option. If your friends have recently moved to Poland or already live in one of the cities, share this article with them. Maybe they will find valuable information here.