In the October report, we took a closer look at the quality of mobile services in Poland – both in 5G and 4G LTE technologies. We analyse download and upload speeds, latency (ping), and, most importantly, which operator turned out to be the quality leader – and who still has some work to do.

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In October 2025, we collected as many as 464,267 mobile Internet quality samples from across Poland. This is the largest monthly measurement base in the last quarter and a clear sign of growing user engagement. We would like to thank everyone who regularly tests networks using the RFBENCHMARK app – it is thanks to you that we can create increasingly accurate and representative rankings.

For comparison: in September we recorded 394,500 tests, and in August – 279,479. Such a dynamic increase in the number of measurements makes it possible to capture even better the real-world experience of mobile Internet users in Poland – regardless of operator and technology.

In October 2025, users of the RFBENCHMARK app most frequently tested the quality of mobile Internet in the Play network, which accounted for 149,942 measurements, or 32.3% of all tests. Just slightly fewer were recorded in Orange’s coverage – 147,091 samples (approx. 31.7%). The next places went to Plus with 85,947 tests (approx. 18.5%) and T-Mobile, in whose coverage 81,287 measurements were carried out (approx. 17.5%).

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Mobile Internet in Poland – what did it look like in September 2025?

In September 2025, 5G technology in Poland continued to develop dynamically, and T-Mobile and Orange remained the leaders in terms of service quality. T-Mobile offered the fastest download speeds (395.4 Mb/s) and upload speeds (60.4 Mb/s), while Orange dominated in terms of the lowest latency (ping – 20 ms). The differences between the leading operators and the others – especially Play and Plus – were significant.

In 4G LTE networks, T-Mobile also stood out, offering the fastest download speeds (59.4 Mb/s) and competing with Play for first place in upload. Once again, Orange performed best in the ping category (27 ms), which may be crucial for users who value connection stability. Although LTE remains an important technology, especially outside large cities, the advantage of operators investing in 5G development is becoming increasingly visible in everyday use of mobile Internet.

See what mobile Internet looked like in September 2025

Mobile Internet in Poland (October 2025)

5G results

Average download speed: T-Mobile (412.8 Mb/s)

In October 2025, T-Mobile achieved the highest average 5G download speed – 412.8 Mb/s. Orange followed closely behind with 358.1 Mb/s. The rest of the field – Play (215.9 Mb/s) and Plus (122.0 Mb/s) – ranked significantly lower, once again confirming the clear division between the two dominant operators and the rest of the market.

Average upload speed: T-Mobile (61.1 Mb/s)

In the upload category, T-Mobile again recorded the highest result in October, with an average speed of 61.1 Mb/s. Orange came just behind with 58.2 Mb/s, while Play reached 50.4 Mb/s, which also falls within a solid performance range. Plus clearly lagged behind this trio, with an average upload speed of only 26.8 Mb/s. The ranking layout remains similar to previous months.

Lowest ping value: Orange (18.8 ms)

In the latency ranking, Orange came out best, with an average result of 18.8 ms, confirming its stable position in this category. The other networks – Play (22.4 ms), T-Mobile (22.8 ms) and Plus (27.1 ms) – trailed by a few milliseconds, but the order of operators did not change significantly compared to previous months. It is worth noting that latency below 25 ms is considered very good from the end user’s perspective, meaning that Orange, T-Mobile and Play all deliver services at a level that ensures smooth connections and quick network response times.

4G LTE results

Average download speed: T-Mobile (59.3 Mb/s)

In October, T-Mobile clearly performed best in 4G LTE, recording an average download speed of 59.3 Mb/s and leaving its competitors well behind. Second place went to Orange (43.2 Mb/s), followed closely by Play (40.9 Mb/s). Plus, with 39.3 Mb/s, once again closed the ranking. This layout confirms T-Mobile’s stable advantage in the LTE segment, which persists despite the growing focus on deploying 5G. The differences between the top operator and the rest are large enough to matter especially for users in areas with weaker coverage by the latest infrastructure.

Average upload speed: T-Mobile (22.4 Mb/s)

T-Mobile also dominated in upload measurements, reaching 22.4 Mb/s, although the differences at the top were much smaller than in download. Play (22.1 Mb/s) and Orange (20.0 Mb/s) remained very close to the leader, offering a comparable level of performance. Plus, closing the ranking with 17.3 Mb/s, ranked slightly lower, though without a dramatic drop compared to competitors.

Lowest ping value: Orange (25.8 ms)

When it comes to 4G LTE network response time, Orange performed best, achieving an average ping of 25.8 ms. Play (28.5 ms) and T-Mobile (30.0 ms) followed, while Plus, with 38.4 ms, once again ranked last. Although the differences in pings between the leaders are not huge, Orange maintains a slight advantage that may matter in scenarios requiring low latency.

5G/4G LTE results table

How Did We Collect the Data for the Ranking?

Measurements are collected from users using our mobile application. Thanks to it, we can measure the basic parameters of the mobile network – including signal strength and quality depending on the technology used by the mobile device, information about the mobile network operator, and the country where the smartphone is located. Additionally, on demand, Internet speed measurements during download and upload are performed, as well as a latency test.

When the application detects a poor-quality voice connection, lack of mobile Internet services, or another issue, it has the ability to report the user’s current location where the problem occurred.

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Recommended Connection Parameters for Seamless Use of Online Services

			Download speed [Mbps]
Type of service	from 0.1 to 0.3	from 0.3 to 1	from 1 to 2	from 2 to 6	over 6	Ping
Real-time network games						Less than 30ms
Skype calls and VoIP						Less than 150ms
Skype video calls/screen sharing						Less than 150ms
Skype group video calls (3 people)						Less than 150ms
Browsing the web						Less than 200ms
Facebook						Less than 200ms
Other network games						Less than 200ms
YouTube video quality 480p, other services SD quality						Less than 200ms
YouTube HD video						Less than 200ms

Example Access Times for Various Online Services Depending on Download Speed

	Download speed
Type of service	0.3 Mbps	1 Mbps	2 Mbps	6 Mbps
Opening the website (www.notelit.pl – 1.2 MB)	32 s	10 s	5 s	2 s	Service access time
Downloading email with attachments (5 MB)	133 s (2min)	40 s	20 s	7 s	Service access time
Download the map of Warsaw on Google Maps (3.4 MB)	91 s	27 s	14 s	5 s	Service access time
Flash game loading (3 MB)	80 s	24 s	12 s	4 s	Service access time
Loading audio stream from Wrzuta (6:09 – 10 MB)	267 s (4 min)	80 s	40 s	13 s	Service access time
Loading Full HD video stream from YouTube (2:33 – 40MB)	1067 s (18 min)	320 s (5 min)	160 s (3 min)	53 s	Service access time
Downloading a file from the FTP server (100 MB)	2667 S (44 min)	800 s (13 min)	400 s (7 min)	133 s (2 min)	Service access time