As the August days get shorter and the evenings grow cooler, these are undeniable signs that summer is drawing to a close. But before we fully embrace the allure of autumn, let’s take a moment to review the state of mobile Internet in Poland during the last month of summer.

In August 2023, our RFBENCHMARK mobile app users logged a total of 418,205 measurements. Out of these, 5G technology was the choice for 64,049 tests, accounting for 15.3%. Meanwhile, 4G LTE technology dominated with 322,773 measurements, making up 77.18%. The remaining measurements, 7.58% to be precise, were conducted using the older WCDMA technology.

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When breaking down the measurements by operator popularity, Orange led the pack with 34% of the tests. Play was close behind with 31.9%, followed by Plus at 17.5% and T-Mobile at 16.5%.

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Mobile Internet in Poland – What was the situation like in July 2023?

In July 2023, Plus not only held onto its top spot in 5G download speeds, clocking in at an impressive 146.2 Mbps, but also set a significant gap from its competitors. T-Mobile secured the second position with 59.2 Mbps, but there was a clear distance from Plus. Play and Orange trailed closely, registering 56.6 Mbps and 55.4 Mbps, respectively.

When it came to 5G upload speeds, T-Mobile clinched the lead with 35.9 Mbps. Play was hot on its heels, posting a speed of 35.5 Mbps. Orange and Plus followed with 33.6 Mbps and 25.0 Mbps, respectively.

In the category of 5G network ping, Play emerged as the frontrunner with 27.3 ms. T-Mobile, Orange, and Plus followed with timings of 28.3 ms, 30.8 ms, and 34.9 ms, respectively.

Switching gears to 4G LTE, T-Mobile stood out in the download speed category, achieving 46.8 Mbps. Orange and Play were not far behind, with speeds of 43.1 Mbps and 42.1 Mbps, respectively. Plus rounded off the group with 36.4 Mbps.

In the 4G LTE upload speed category, Play once again made its mark, leading with 22.6 Mbps. T-Mobile and Orange ran a tight race, recording 19.6 Mbps and 19.5 Mbps, respectively. Plus concluded with 17.6 Mbps.

For the lowest ping on the 4G LTE network, Play took the lead with 29.3 ms. T-Mobile and Orange both posted a ping of 32.2 ms, while Plus finished with 38.4 ms.

Check out the state of mobile Internet in Poland in July 2023

The state of mobile Internet in Poland in August 2023

5G performance

Average data download speed: Plus (140.9 Mbps)

In our August analysis, Plus continued to dominate the 5G download speeds, registering a top score of 140.9 Mbps. The other operators achieved significantly lower, but similar results. T-Mobile secured the second spot with 56.8 Mbps, closely followed by Play at 55.7 Mbps. Orange rounded off the list, posting a speed of 55.4 Mbps. Interestingly, the rankings remained consistent with the previous month’s results.

Average data upload speed: T-Mobile (36.0 Mbps)

For 5G upload speeds, T-Mobile maintained its top position, clocking in at 36.0 Mbps—a slight improvement from its July performance. Play was hot on T-Mobile’s heels, achieving 35.7 Mbps. The competition remains fierce, as evident from these close numbers. Orange held its own with a respectable 33.1 Mbps, landing in third place. Plus, on the other hand, recorded 25.1 Mbps, settling in the fourth position.

Lowest ping value: Play (26.4 ms)

In terms of 5G ping, Play continued its lead, registering 26.4 ms. The subsequent rankings were as follows: T-Mobile with 28.3 ms, Orange at 30.8 ms, and Plus rounding off with 34.9 ms.

4G LTE performance

Average data download speed: T-Mobile (46.8 Mbps)

In our recent analysis of 4G LTE download speeds, T-Mobile emerged as the leader, posting a speed of 46.8 Mbps. Interestingly, this mirrors their performance from the previous month, hinting at a possible stabilisation in their network performance.

Orange and Play weren’t far behind, clocking in at 42.3 Mbps and 41.9 Mbps, respectively. Plus, however, lagged a bit with a speed of 35.7 Mbps, landing in the last spot for this category.

Average data upload speed: Play (23.0 Mbps)

When it came to 4G LTE upload speeds, Play clinched the top spot with an impressive 23.0 Mbps. T-Mobile was hot on its trail, registering 20.0 Mbps, and just edging out Orange, which posted 19.8 Mbps. Plus, while achieving a respectable 17.1 Mbps, didn’t make it to the top three this time around.

Lowest ping value: Play (29.3 ms)

In the category of 4G LTE ping, Play continued its lead with 29.3 ms. Orange made significant strides to secure the second position with 32.0 ms. T-Mobile followed in third with 33.1 ms. Plus, with a timing of 38.0 ms, was at the tail end, suggesting slightly higher latency in their network. These figures show that while there are some differences in ping between providers, they are not extreme, meaning that each operator offers a satisfactory standard of service.

5G/4G LTE Leaderboard

How did we collect data for the ranking?

The measurements are collected from the users of our mobile app. It allows us to measure basic mobile network parameters – including signal level and quality depending on the technology used by the mobile device, information about the mobile network operator, or the country where the smartphone is located. In addition, on-demand measurements of data download and upload speeds, as well as a latency test, are performed.

When the app notices a low-quality voice call, lack of mobile Internet service, or other services, it has the ability to report the user’s current position where the problem occurred.

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