Mountain town in Lesser Poland, Poland
Internet in Zakopane: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Zakopane?
Median fixed broadband in Poland is 215 Mbps and mobile is 109 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés and guesthouses is decent; mobile signal can drop on high trails.
Getting online in Zakopane
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in most guesthouses and apartments; Orange, Play and local ISPs charge roughly 60–100 PLN a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in cafés and guesthouses is decent; mobile signal can drop on high trails. |
| 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) |
Coworking in Zakopane
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
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 Zakopane?
Median fixed broadband in Poland is 215 Mbps and mobile is 109 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés and guesthouses is decent; mobile signal can drop on high trails.
Which SIM card should I get in Zakopane?
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
- Speedtest Global Index: Poland
- Orange
- Play
- Plus
- T-Mobile
- Tatra National Park
- TOPR mountain rescue
- Zakopane tourist information
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 Spotted something out of date?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.