City in Lodz Province, Poland
Internet in Lodz: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Lodz?
Median fixed broadband in Poland is 215 Mbps and mobile is 109 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good free wifi in cafés and bars; some coworking in restored mills.
Getting online in Lodz
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Orange, Play and Vectra in most buildings; roughly 50–90 PLN a month for 300 Mbps–1 Gbps. |
| Cafés and coworking | Good free wifi in cafés and bars; some coworking in restored mills. |
| Tourist SIM | Cheap prepaid starter packs (na kartę) with generous data at carrier shops, kiosks and supermarkets; registration with your passport is required. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Orange, Play, Plus, T-Mobile |
| Monthly data plan | zł30–60 ($7.7–15.4) |
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Lodz?
Median fixed broadband in Poland is 215 Mbps and mobile is 109 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good free wifi in cafés and bars; some coworking in restored mills.
Which SIM card should I get in Lodz?
Cheap prepaid starter packs (na kartę) with generous data at carrier shops, kiosks and supermarkets; registration with your passport is required.
Can I use an eSIM in Poland?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.