As May rolls around, it’s traditionally a time to kick back and relax, and that’s when our expectations for top-notch mobile Internet quality start to ramp up. Are the Polish operators up for the challenge? Will new opportunities spring up with the first buds of the season? Dive into our latest report – a ranking of mobile network operators in Poland, based on mobile Internet quality and speed for May 2023. Who’s sprinting ahead, and who’s trailing behind? Get ready for some eye-opening findings.

In May 2023, a total of 585,735 measurements have been recorded by users of the RFBENCHMARK mobile app, showing the growing traction of 5G technology, but it’s 4G LTE that’s still the go-to for most.

75,059 measurements were made within the 5G network coverage, making up around 12.8% of all tests. This shows that while 5G is picking up the pace, it’s not the front runner just yet. The most used technology, 4G LTE, claimed a hefty 80.7% of all tests. The rest were carried out on an older technology, WCDMA, accounting for around 6.5% of all results.

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Breaking down the measurements by operator, Orange emerged as the top pick, accounting for 32.9% of all tests carried out. Play was snapping at its heels, making up 31.6% of all measurements. Plus and T-Mobile trailed with 18.7% and 16.8% respectively, with notably fewer mobile Internet tests being executed under their coverage.

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

In April 2023, Plus held the fort with the fastest 5G download speeds, achieving a score of 148.2 Mbps. Play stole the limelight from the competition with a score of 39.3 Mbps, thus topping the chart in the data upload speed category on the 5G network. Play didn’t just excel in upload speeds, but also achieved the best ping value on the 5G network, clocking in at 27.2 ms.

Regarding 4G LTE technology, T-Mobile sustained and even increased its lead in the data download speed category, reaching 42.7 Mbps. Play, with an impressive 23.3 Mbps, held onto its crown in the upload speed category. Not one to rest on its laurels, Play demonstrated its strengths in delivering a low average ping on the 4G network, achieving a solid score of 30.5 ms.

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

The state of mobile Internet in Poland in May 2023

5G performance

Average data download speed: Plus (142.7 Mbps)

In the category of average data download speed, Plus once again outperformed the competition with 5G download speeds clocking in at 142.7 Mbps. Consistently providing the fastest download speeds, Plus retains its title as the top operator in this category. Not far behind were Play and T-Mobile, with these operators pulling in similar speeds of 57 Mbps and 58.1 Mbps, respectively. Meanwhile, Orange had to make do with a result of 53 Mbps. Despite falling significantly short of Plus, these results show that the other operators are more than capable of delivering solid download speeds to their users.

Average data upload speed: T-Mobile (36.5 Mbps)

We’re seeing some significant shuffling in the ranking for average data upload speeds each month. In May, T-Mobile claimed the top spot, reaching a speed of 36.5 Mbps, with the former leader, Play, closely trailing at 35.6 Mbps. This head-to-head race highlights the fierce competition in this category. Orange achieved a speed of 33.1 Mbps, while Plus closed the ranking with 24.5 Mbps.

Lowest ping value: Play (28.2 ms)

In the ping category, – key for applications requiring swift reactions like online gaming and video calls – Play came out on top with a low score of 28.2 ms. T-Mobile was a close second with a score of 28.9 ms, showing that both operators can provide their users with quick and responsive connections. Orange, with a score of 31.9 ms, and Plus, with a score of 35.5 ms, rounded off the rankings, but both still offer acceptable ping values for most applications.

4G LTE performance

Average data download speed: T-Mobile (42.5 Mbps)

T-Mobile not only held its ground but actually ramped up its lead in the 4G data download speed category, hitting 42.5 Mbps. This highlights that, despite the growing influence of 5G, T-Mobile isn’t overlooking its 4G users.

Play secured the second spot with a solid 40.6 Mbps, offering its customers reliable speeds, though falling slightly short of the leader. Orange, trailing closely, fell behind Play and settled for the third position with a tally of 39.1 Mbps. Plus, on the other hand, once again came in fourth with a score of 33.1 Mbps.

Average data upload speed: Play (22.1 Mbps)

Play held its position at the top of the upload speed chart in May, clocking in a result of 22.1 Mbps. It’s evident that this operator is committed to delivering top-notch service for both downloads and uploads.

The runner-up, T-Mobile, despite falling to overtake Play, achieved a respectable score of 19.0 Mbps, thereby claiming the runner-up spot in this category. Orange, with a marginally lower score of 18.9 Mbps, was hot on T-Mobile’s heels, showing that the battle for the silver spot was a thrilling affair right down to the finish line.

Plus had to make do with the final spot in the 4G upload speed category, with a tally of 16.8 Mbps.

Lowest ping value: Play (30.1 ms)

Play, not resting on its laurels, showcased its edge by registering the lowest ping value on the 4G network at 30.1 ms. Trailing quite significantly behind Play, Orange claimed the second spot with a score of 32.2 ms.

T-Mobile, meanwhile, occupied the third spot with a score of 33.4 ms. Though not the best score, T-Mobile still provided a competitive ping on the 4G network, resulting in a satisfying user experience.

Rounding off the list, with a score of 38.5 ms, was Plus.

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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