Poland Moves Forward with 3G Shutdown and Fiber Broadband Rollout

Polish mobile operators are phasing out the 3G network. T‑Mobile ended its 3G service in 2023, Orange began the process in 2024, Play will stop using 3G in 2025, and Plus plans to shut down 3G by December 2026. The frequencies used by 3G (e.g., 900 MHz and 2100 MHz) will remain in use for newer 4G/LTE and 5G services. Consumers whose phones support only 3G will need to upgrade to 4G‑compatible devices and, if necessary, replace old SIM cards that pre‑date 2013. Plus customers can verify compatibility by sending a free SMS with the text “SPRAWDZAM” to 80909, which returns the current technology status of their phone and SIM.

At the same time, Poland is promoting fiber‑to‑the‑home (FTTH) broadband. FTTH delivers internet via glass‑fiber cables directly to homes, offering speeds from 1 Gb/s up to 10 Gb/s and immunity to weather‑related interference that affects copper and wireless links. The guide explains how to check fiber availability at an address, compares speed tiers, and outlines preparation steps for a technician’s installation.