Which sim card to buy in Poland?

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Edited by: hansiaczek Sep 15, 11, 15:56 #1

Hello there,

im moving to Poland this month and I was wondering which sim card i should buy once I reach there. My primarily need will be internet(quite extensive since i have an android) and few calls texts here and there but not much.
Can anybody help me selecting the best service provider who can possibly provide service in english, atleast customer support in english? though i know being bad in polish doesnt excuse me :(

Play attracts me alot cuz i guess its cheap and they write they provide 4G connectivity(i have nexus s 4G) but i am not sure.
Please tell me the pros & cons of the network you are in.

Thank You.

PS i need pay as you go sim card(some call it pre paid also)

LwowskaKrakowThreads: 49 Posts: 504 Joined: Mar 9, 07 MEMBER ♀	Sep 15, 11, 16:04 #2
PLAY ONLINE INTERNET PREPAID WIRELESS INERNET , you can get a prepaid cards in any PLAY shop in Poland ,get some info in Polish on playmobile.pl You can buy the stick( modem) + a card or just a card if you already have a stick/modem

hansiaczekThreads: 2 Posts: 18 Joined: Apr 27, 11 ♂	Sep 15, 11, 16:08 #3
i am thinking about buying Play too. but what about their network reception and internet speed? do they really provide 4G connectivity?

LwowskaKrakowThreads: 49 Posts: 504 Joined: Mar 9, 07 MEMBER ♀	Sep 15, 11, 16:40 #4
Also have a look at abroadband.com ( i have not tried them though it is a worldwide provider which belongs to Austrian Telecom) ,you need to check on the playmobile .pl site if they offer 4 G connectivity as i simply used them for internet access, it was ok and cheap

peter_olsztynThreads: 8 Posts: 760 Joined: Apr 18, 07 ♂	Sep 15, 11, 21:58 #5
i am thinking about buying Play too. but what about their network reception and internet speed? First check starter Orange Free na kartę 1GB limit for 20zł I think they have better coverage than PLAY. Play Fresh - oferta na kartę price is 9zł and 1GB for 25zł

eberhartThreads: 10 Posts: 62 Joined: Mar 31, 11 ♂	Sep 16, 11, 05:28 #6
People are talking about two different things here. The OP asked about a PHONE SIM with a good data plan. Some people are talking about mobile broadband internet for laptops.

LwowskaKrakowThreads: 49 Posts: 504 Joined: Mar 9, 07 MEMBER ♀	Sep 16, 11, 07:51 #7
Yes but in Poland they offer cards which do both : Phone and Internet access, the OP said that His primary need would be internet

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Edited by: eberhart Sep 16, 11, 09:23 #8

But he wants internet on his phone...thats my point. Mobile internet for laptops is not the same as mobile internet for phone. If you wanted mobile internet for laptop you need a usb plug in or a MiFi device...not a SIM. For the phone its just a 3g or 4g SIM card that can do high speed data. The older SIMS can get internet on the phone too just slower with EDGE.

I think he wanted to know which phone provider had the best data rates for a 3g/4g prepaid SIM for his phone.

LeopejoThreads: 6 Posts: 154 Joined: Sep 16, 09 ♂	Edited by: Leopejo Sep 16, 11, 10:43 #9
On topic for the thread title, off topic to the original request: They suggested me to get a Play prepaid in two steps: first, get a Orange 5 zl prepaid, then change to Play prepaid keeping your Orange number, because Play gives you 60 (?) zl free sms/calls if you come from other operators. Can it be so easy or is there a trap somewhere?

Robert BarrThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Sep 16, 11 ♂	Sep 16, 11, 11:37 #10
Yes I'm curios to know as well

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Sep 16, 11, 15:59 #11

First check starter Orange Free na kartę 1GB limit for 20zł
I think they have better coverage than PLAY.

Play Fresh - oferta na kartę price is 9zł and 1GB for 25zł

you mean Orange give internet upto 1GB for 20zl?
what do you own for urself?

People are talking about two different things here. The OP asked about a PHONE SIM with a good data plan. Some people are talking about mobile broadband internet for laptops.

correct. i need internet in my phone cuz i will not have access to my computer much often. my primary need will be internet since i need skype in my phone to make cheap international calls.

They suggested me to get a Play prepaid in two steps: first, get a Orange 5 zl prepaid, then change to Play prepaid keeping your Orange number, because Play gives you 60 (?) zl free sms/calls if you come from other operators. Can it be so easy or is there a trap somewhere?

lol are u serious? haha i may do that if this is correct :P haha

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Sep 16, 11, 23:39 #12

you mean Orange give internet upto 1GB for 20zl? what do you own for urself?

When you reach 1GB total traffic and have forgotten to purchase another 1GB they start to charge you as normal expensive rate so be carefull and don't top up much money.

First buy inexpensive starters (without signing contract) and check coverage in place. Then decide which provider.
I'm using Play Fresh as a backup connection in case my cable provider connection is down so speed isn't crucial. I suppose that PLAY Fresh works with EDGE and PLAY Online with 3G.

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Sep 17, 11, 05:28 #13

When you reach 1GB total traffic and have forgotten to purchase another 1GB they start to charge you as normal expensive rate so be carefull and don't top up much money.

First buy inexpensive starters (without signing contract) and check coverage in place. Then decide which provider.
I'm using Play Fresh as a backup connection in case my cable provider connection is down so speed isn't crucial. I suppose that PLAY Fresh works with EDGE and PLAY Online with 3G.

so suppose if i buy Play online worth 19zl, i get 1GB data in the beginning and then with every charge, they give some free data like with 30zl they give 2GB data for 30 days. am i wrong?
yes i think Play Online give 3G speed of 1Mbps but in case if i want to get more speed then i have to pay them 10zl per month more for 4Mbps speed.

I suppose that PLAY Fresh works with EDGE and PLAY Online with 3G.

i was about to buy Play Fresh. if that is true, you saved me mate.
do these roadside kiosks sell Play Online as well? or do i have to visit their 'salon'?

peter_olsztynThreads: 8 Posts: 760 Joined: Apr 18, 07 ♂	Sep 17, 11, 21:41 #14
so suppose if i buy Play online worth 19zl, i get 1GB data in the beginning and then with every charge, they give some free data like with 30zl they give 2GB data for 30 days. yup do these roadside kiosks sell Play Online as well? or do i have to visit their 'salon'? visit salon or Real/Carrefour/Leclerc etc

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