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Poland eSIM plans and coverage

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Choose mobile data for maps, taxis and messages in Poland. Compare network coverage for your city stays, historic towns and routes outside built-up areas.

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20 GB · 30 days for $32.80. Catalog checked 2026-09-10; confirm the total before paying.

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What is an eSIM?

A digital SIM you add to your phone over the internet. No plastic card and no visit to a shop.

Use Letisim for maps, taxis and messages while keeping your usual number.

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eSIM plans for Poland

Compare data, duration and when validity begins. A top-up label means more data can be added to that package.

Prices checked 2026-09-10. The live catalog is authoritative at checkout.

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All published plans for Poland

Published plans checked 2026-09-10. Availability and price are confirmed in the catalog at checkout.
DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBOrange · Play5GReloadable7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$2.28$2.28Choose plan
1 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$10.26$10.26Choose plan
3 GBOrange · Play5GReloadable15 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$6.00$2.00Choose plan
3 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$6.40$2.14Choose plan
5 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$9.52$1.91Choose plan
10 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$17.12$1.72Choose plan
20 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$32.80$1.64Choose plan
50 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$193.44$3.87Choose plan
50 GBOrange · Play5GReloadable180 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$112.00$2.24Choose plan
100 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$391.04$3.92Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange · Play5G1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$5.10—Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange · Play5G3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$15.30—Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange · Play5G7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$35.70—Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange · Play5G14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$71.40—Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange · Play5G30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$153.00—Choose plan

How far will your data go?

Choose an allowance to see what it could cover. Quality, compression and background activity change actual usage.

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With 3 GB, approximately…

Send photos

≈ 600 photos

Example: 5 MB per photo

Upload your own videos

≈ 47 clips

Example: a 1-minute Full HD clip ≈ 63 MB

Watch video

≈ 1 hr

HD example: 3 GB per hour

At standard quality: ≈ 4 hr 17 min

Make video calls

≈ 2 hr 46 min

1:1 at 720p: ≈ 1.08 GB per hour

Each result uses the whole allowance for that one activity. The results do not add up: maps, messages and other apps share the same data.

Taking photos or recording video on your phone does not itself use mobile data. Sending, watching or backing them up over the mobile network does.

Compare 1, 3, 5, 10 and 20 GB
Alternative uses of the same allowance
DataPhotos · 5 MB1-minute clips · 63 MBHD video · 3 GB/hrStandard video · 0.7 GB/hrVideo calls · 720p
1 GB≈ 200 photos≈ 15 clips≈ 20 min≈ 1 hr 25 min≈ 55 min
3 GB≈ 600 photos≈ 47 clips≈ 1 hr≈ 4 hr 17 min≈ 2 hr 46 min
5 GB≈ 1,000 photos≈ 79 clips≈ 1 hr 40 min≈ 7 hr 8 min≈ 4 hr 37 min
10 GB≈ 2,000 photos≈ 158 clips≈ 3 hr 20 min≈ 14 hr 17 min≈ 9 hr 15 min
20 GB≈ 4,000 photos≈ 317 clips≈ 6 hr 40 min≈ 28 hr 34 min≈ 18 hr 31 min
Where these estimates come from

Planning examples, not guaranteed totals. We use 1 GB = 1,000 MB, round down complete files and minutes, and exclude overhead, retries and background traffic.

  1. 5 MB is Verizon’s high-resolution photo example. Your files can be smaller after compression or much larger as originals or RAW. Check the actual file size on your phone. Verizon ↗
  2. 63 MB models a 1-minute H.264 Full HD export at 24–30 fps using YouTube’s recommended video and stereo audio bitrates. It is not a universal camera-file size or the cost of watching a clip. YouTube ↗
  3. Viewing examples use Netflix’s published rates: up to 0.7 GB/hr at Medium and up to 3 GB/hr in HD. Other apps and quality settings can differ; these are not YouTube playback rates. Netflix ↗
  4. The call example uses Zoom’s 1:1 720p bandwidth: 1.2 Mbps up and 1.2 Mbps down, together about 1.08 GB/hr. Group calls and higher resolutions can use more. Zoom ↗

Sources checked 2026-09-08

Make your data last

Maps and messages

Start with your usual usage. Download maps, your accommodation address and bookings before departure.

Social posts and photos

Allow extra data if Wi-Fi will be limited. Check whether your phone backs up photos and videos over mobile data.

Video and work

Check recent data use on your phone and the package’s hotspot rules. Budget separately for video calls and large downloads.

03 / Installation

How to install an eSIM in Poland

Your first eSIM? Here is what to open and what to tap.

Check the exact model, regional variant and system version. If Add eSIM or EID is missing, contact support before buying. A brand name alone does not confirm compatibility.

Manufacturer’s instructions · iPhone ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Google Pixel / Android ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Samsung ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Huawei ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Honor ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Xiaomi / Redmi ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Motorola ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OPPO ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OnePlus ↗

On iOS 26, a Turn On Travel eSIM notification may appear after arrival. Choose the travel line for data and check whether you also want to keep your home line active. If no notification appears, use the manual steps below.

Check when your package starts: at payment, installation or first connection. If it starts on installation, install nearer your trip. Installing later does not postpone a package that started at payment.

These screens show settings on the models named below. Your operator and eSIM labels will differ. Screens retain the source language; each caption translates and identifies the control to use. Tap any image for a closer look.

iPhone 17 · iOS 26 · Screen source ↗

Before your trip · install the eSIM

Use a stable Wi-Fi connection or hotspot. Your exact phone model must support eSIM and be unlocked for other operators.

  1. 01

    Open your eSIM installation

    Connect the phone you will use for your eSIM to Wi-Fi. Choose one of the two options below. If this eSIM is already installed, skip to choosing the line for mobile data.

    The app or email on this phone

    In the Letisim app, open My eSIMs, choose your purchased eSIM and tap Install. On the preparation screen, tap Copy name and install.

    Or open your eSIM email on this same phone and tap Install eSIM. If the link opens your order page first, use the installation button shown there.

    A QR code on another screen

    Open your eSIM’s QR code from the email or order on a computer, tablet or another phone. Point the camera of the phone you are installing the eSIM on at the code, then tap the installation prompt.

    Both options lead to the phone’s system setup. Continue with step 2.

    The button or camera did not open setup?

    You can add the eSIM by scanning its QR code in Settings. Follow the path below, choose the QR scanner and use the code for your own purchase. If the QR is on this same phone, see the options without a second screen below the guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Mobile Service / Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code → Scan QR Code → Continue

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network and Internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM → Scan QR code → Add → Next

    Huawei: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → SIM 2 → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Scan code → Add this eSIM

    Honor: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → Add eSIM → Add eSIM or transfer from your device → Set up an eSIM → Set up

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Settings → Mobile networks → Use eSIM → Manage eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → scan your QR → confirm download

    Motorola: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs & mobile network → Download new SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OPPO: Settings → Mobile network → SIM & eSIM settings → Add eSIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OnePlus: Settings → Mobile network → eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Next → scan your QR → Set up

    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM. Screen source ↗
  2. 02

    Confirm installation on your phone

    The install button or your QR code opens the phone’s system setup. Confirm that you want to add the eSIM, then stay connected to Wi-Fi until the profile finishes downloading. If the phone first asks how to add an eSIM, use your QR code. You do not need to transfer your home SIM from another phone.

    Continue / Add / Install / Set up → wait for the eSIM to download

    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code.Enlarge screen ↗
    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code. Screen source ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM. Screen source ↗
  3. 03

    Give the new line a clear name

    For example, “Letisim Poland”, so you can distinguish it from your home SIM. This is a label on your phone; it does not change the number or plan.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → new eSIM → Cellular Plan Label → Custom

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → new eSIM → Edit name

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → new eSIM → Name

    Huawei: SIM management → SIM 2 → your eSIM → Card name. You can keep the existing label if no rename option is shown.

    Honor: SIM management → SIM 2 → eSIM name. Rename it if your MagicOS version offers this option.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Manage eSIM → your plan → Change nickname, if available.

    Motorola: Open the new eSIM in SIM settings and use the edit-name option if available.

    OPPO: Open the installed profile in eSIM settings and change its label if your ColorOS version allows it.

    OnePlus: Open the installed eSIM and edit its name if the option is available.

    Line name: Letisim Poland
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours. Screen source ↗

Installation adds the eSIM to your phone. Choose it for mobile data at your destination. Package validity still follows its own start rule.

At your destination · turn on data

  1. 04

    Choose the eSIM for mobile data

    Turn on the new line and select it for mobile data. You can keep your home SIM for calls and texts at its usual rates. Turn off automatic mobile-data switching between SIMs.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Cellular Data → Letisim. Turn off “Allow Cellular Data Switching”.

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Mobile data → Letisim

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Mobile data → Letisim

    Huawei: In SIM management, enable the travel eSIM and select it as the default mobile-data SIM. Adding it may disable a physical SIM in slot 2.

    Honor: In SIM management, enable the eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Check which physical SIM remains active.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Enable the travel plan in Manage eSIM, then select it for mobile data. Some models use eSIM instead of physical SIM 2.

    Motorola: Network & internet → SIM settings: enable the travel eSIM and select it for mobile data.

    OPPO: Enable the profile in Mobile network → eSIM, then select it for mobile data. The eSIM may occupy the SIM 2 position.

    OnePlus: In Mobile network, enable the travel eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Turn off automatic switching to the other SIM.

    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls.Enlarge screen ↗
    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls. Screen source ↗
  2. 05

    Check roaming in your package guide

    If your eSIM instructions require data roaming, enable it for the Letisim line. Keep data roaming off on your home SIM. If an APN is specified, use the exact value in your own package’s guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Letisim → Data Roaming (sometimes under Cellular Data Options)

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Letisim → Roaming

    Samsung: First select Letisim for mobile data, then Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Data roaming

    Huawei: Open Mobile network → Mobile data and check data roaming for the travel SIM. Follow the settings in your package guide.

    Honor: In the mobile-network settings, open the travel SIM’s data settings and enable roaming only if your package requires it.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: In Mobile networks, open the travel SIM’s data-roaming settings. Use the roaming and APN values from your package guide.

    Motorola: Open the travel eSIM’s network settings and check Roaming against your package instructions.

    OPPO: Open the travel SIM’s mobile-network settings and enable data roaming if required by your package.

    OnePlus: Open the travel SIM’s settings and check Data roaming against the instructions for your own package.

    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it. Screen source ↗
  3. 06

    Check your connection

    Turn off Wi-Fi and open a map or website. If it loads, mobile data is working. If it does not, turn airplane mode on for about 30 seconds, turn it off and wait for a connection. Recheck the selected line and package settings.

    Wi-Fi off → website loads → you are connected

    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data.Enlarge screen ↗
    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data. Screen source ↗
No second screen for your QR code?

If the scanner has a gallery button, save the QR from your order and choose that image. If your order includes manual installation details, choose Enter details manually and copy the fields exactly. The available methods depend on your phone and eSIM. If neither is available, contact support; do not scan a sample code from this guide or delete an installed eSIM.

Menu names can differ by phone model and system version.

04 / Operators

Mobile operators in Poland

Compare network coverage separately from speed. A national result does not predict reception inside your hotel or along a mountain road.

Official regulator and market sources identify four nationwide mobile networks in Poland: Orange, Play, Plus and T-Mobile. This is the reference set for checking coverage, but an individual eSIM plan may still use only one network or a limited subset.

Orange

Orange provides an official mobile coverage map. It is approximate, so real service can differ by street, building and terrain. [1] [5]

Check coverage ↗

Play

Play’s map shows service for calls, SMS, MMS and mobile internet, plus 4G LTE and 5G layers. The map is indicative, not contractual. [1] [2]

Check coverage ↗

Plus

Plus offers an official coverage map for mobile service, including LTE and 5G views. Results can vary indoors and outdoors. [1] [4]

Check coverage ↗

T-Mobile

T-Mobile’s checker shows approximate reach by location and technology. Like all coverage maps, it can vary by buildings, transport routes and local conditions. [1] [3] [10]

Check coverage ↗
Dated network measurements
OperatorCoverage Experience / 10Download · MbpsStudy date
Orange7.2—2024-06[5]
Play———
Plus———
T-Mobile—48.32024-06[5]

Coverage Experience is a score, not a percentage of territory. These dated averages are not promised speeds for your connection.

The network in your chosen package is what matters. This country comparison does not mean every plan includes every operator. 5G depends on the package, phone and local coverage.

05 / Coverage

Coverage across Poland

Check the addresses and roads you will actually use. Save maps and booking details before leaving Wi-Fi.

🇵🇱 Poland
  1. Warsaw
  2. Kraków
  3. Białowieża area
  4. Southern mountain routes around Zakopane

Warsaw

For Warsaw, mobile data is most useful for live navigation, ride-hailing, station changes and checking tram, metro and rail connections. Keep a transit app ready if you plan to move between the airport, the center and railway hubs. [6] [7] [8]

Kraków

Kraków is easy to explore on foot, but stable data still helps with meeting points, tram changes and day trips beyond the Old Town. A route app is especially handy if you mix sightseeing with rail travel. [6] [7] [8]

Białowieża area

For the Białowieża area, save maps before leaving main roads or accommodation. That makes parking, trail access and the way back easier if you drive through forest roads or smaller settlements. [9]

Southern mountain routes around Zakopane

If your trip includes mountain walks or park access in the south, plan routes, parking and return transport before you start moving between valleys and trailheads. Offline maps are a practical backup when you want to reduce data use. [9]

Poland · eSIM

What to expect from mobile data in Poland

Poland has four nationwide mobile networks that travellers can compare through official coverage pages: Orange, Play, Plus and T-Mobile. Those maps are useful for checking an address or route, but they remain approximate, so the result can differ in a hotel, station, vehicle or outdoors depending on local conditions.

For most trips, the best approach is to choose a plan for everyday navigation rather than assuming one network will behave identically everywhere. City sightseeing in Warsaw and Kraków, rail hops and quieter areas such as Białowieża all benefit from having maps ready, enough data for ride-hailing and messaging, and a clear view of which operator coverage you want to check before you go.

Useful apps and travel tools

Jakdojade ↗

A local trip planner for buses, trams and trains, with tickets in one place. It is especially useful for city travel in major Polish cities such as Warsaw and Kraków. [6]

PKP Intercity ↗

PKP Intercity’s rail app is useful for long-distance train trips, ticket handling and checking travel details when you move beyond city transport. [7]

Before you buy

Choose a plan around the route you will actually use

Most travellers use mobile data first for maps, taxi apps, translation and ticket checks. In Poland that is especially true when your trip mixes city time, rail transfers and quieter nature areas. A plan sized for navigation and messaging is usually more practical than one built only for short hotel-to-restaurant use. [6] [7] [8] [9]

Check coverage by address, not just by city name

Orange, Play, Plus and T-Mobile all provide their own coverage pages. They are useful for checking approximate reach at a specific address, but the result can differ between a street, a station, a hotel room or an outdoor trail. [2] [3] [4]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in Poland

Which network should I check before buying a Poland eSIM?

The practical shortlist is Orange, Play, Plus and T-Mobile, because official regulator and market sources identify these as the nationwide mobile networks. Before buying, compare the operator map for the places you will actually visit: city center, station area, hotel, day-trip road or park access. A package can still use only one or a limited set of networks, so the package screen matters as much as the country map. [1] [2] [3] [4] [10]

Is one operator always best for the whole country?

No. Official coverage maps are location-based, and a strong result in one district does not guarantee the same result across every street, building or train line. A measurement report can help you compare broad network experience, but it is still a snapshot from a specific period, not a promise for every block or future trip. For that reason, it is better to match the plan to your route than to rely on a single blanket winner. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Do I need mobile data for city travel in Warsaw and Kraków?

It is very helpful. In both cities, travellers often use data for route planning, ride-hailing, tram and rail checks, ticket confirmation and quick changes when walking between districts. Jakdojade is useful for city transport, and PKP Intercity helps when your trip extends onto intercity rail. Even if you know the city, live access saves time when platforms, schedules or meeting points change. [6] [7] [8]

Should I download offline maps before going to Białowieża or the mountains?

Yes, that is a sensible backup. Nature areas can involve smaller roads, longer drives between services and more limited need for constant live routing, so saving maps in advance makes it easier to find parking, trail access points and the return road. That does not mean you will have no signal, only that offline maps reduce stress if the connection is uneven or you simply want to conserve data. [9]

What is the safest way to choose the data allowance?

Base it on how often you will navigate, call a ride, share photos and check transport rather than on the trip length alone. A short city break can still use plenty of data if you move between districts, while a rail-and-sightseeing trip may need more because you are constantly checking maps and tickets. Keep home SIM charges separate from the data eSIM so you can decide which line handles calls and which handles internet. [6] [7]

Can I rely on one eSIM for both city centers and quieter routes?

Often yes, but you should compare coverage for the exact places you plan to visit. Poland’s operator maps let you check approximate service by location and technology, and that is the right way to think about a mixed itinerary: city streets, rail platforms, forest access roads and mountain foothills are not the same environment. If your route crosses all of them, choose a plan with enough flexibility and a network you have checked beforehand. [2] [3] [4]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. Report on the state of the telecommunications market in 2023 · UKE
  2. Mapa zasięgu sieci Play w Polsce · Play
  3. Jaki jest zasięg w mojej miejscowości? · T-Mobile Polska
  4. Mapa Zasięgu 5G i LTE · Polkomtel / Plus
  5. Poland, June 2024, Mobile Network Experience Report · Opensignal
  6. Pobierz aplikację - Jakdojade · Jakdojade
  7. Questions and answers · PKP
  8. Kraków - Poland Travel · Poland Travel
  9. National Parks - Poland Travel · Poland Travel
  10. Number Portability Statistics for the Second Quarter of 2026 · UKE
  11. Letisim public catalog · Letisim