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T-Mobile (Poland) uses 1 GSM band, 5 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with T-Mobile (Poland). See the tables below for details.

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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

T-Mobile Polska S.A. is a Polish mobile phone network operator that was formerly known as Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa (PTC) and operated under the name Era until it was rebranded as T-Mobile on June 5, 2011. The company has been wholly owned by Deutsche Telekom since 2010, following a decade-long ownership dispute with Vivendi.

History

  • Founding and Early Years: PTC was founded in December 1995 and received a license to provide telecommunications services in February 1996. The first commercial launch of the network took place on September 16, 1996.
  • Market Dominance: By the end of 2004, Era had over 8.6 million customers, making it the largest mobile phone network operator in Central Europe. By June 2011, it had 13.2 million subscribers, with a 30% market share.
  • Services and Brands: T-Mobile Polska offers various services, including prepaid plans like Tak Tak (now T-Mobile na kartę) and Heyah, which was introduced in 2004 as a youth-focused offering. The company also launched NFC payment services called MyWallet in 2012.

Coverage and Services

  • Network Coverage: T-Mobile operates a GSM (2G, 4G LTE, and 5G NR) network. The company closed its 3G UMTS network in April 2023.
  • Coverage Map: The network coverage map is updated hourly for coverage data and every 15 minutes for speed data. The maps are comprehensive and include detailed information on 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G coverage across various cities in Poland.
  • Speed and Quality: According to Tutela’s 2021 report, T-Mobile consistently offered the best mobile experience to its customers in Poland, with high Excellent Consistent Quality and Core Consistent Quality scores. Orange was noted for its fast download and upload speeds, as well as its responsive network.

International Roaming

  • T-Mobile International Plans: T-Mobile offers various international roaming plans, including the 15GB International Pass, which provides 15GB of high-speed data and unlimited calling for $50 over 30 days. Additionally, T-Mobile Essentials plans offer unlimited texting and calling at $0.25 per minute in over 215 countries and destinations, with up to 5GB of high-speed data in 11 European countries.

Customer Experience

  • User Experience: Users have reported that T-Mobile provides a reliable and high-quality service, especially in urban areas. The company’s coverage and speeds are generally considered excellent, although there may be variations in different regions.

Overall, T-Mobile Polska offers a robust and reliable mobile network service with comprehensive coverage and high-quality performance, making it a preferred choice for many users in Poland.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

T-Mobile Poland uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This deployment occurred in 1996, when T-Mobile was introduced in Poland.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

T-Mobile Poland uses the LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) frequency band for its LTE deployments. This band is widely used globally and supports both FDD and TDD configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity. It is particularly popular in Europe and is utilized by over 46% of all LTE or LTE-Advanced network operators worldwide.
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

T-Mobile Poland uses the LTE B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is commonly used for 3G and 4G services, providing coverage and capacity for mobile networks. The deployment of this band is part of T-Mobile Poland's broader strategy to enhance its mobile network infrastructure, ensuring reliable and high-speed connectivity for its subscribers.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

T-Mobile Poland uses LTE Band 7 (2600 MHz) for its 4G LTE network. This band provides high-speed data services and is part of the carrier's frequency allocation for LTE services. The deployment of this band was added to T-Mobile Poland's network on August 5, 2024.
B8 (900 MHz) LTE

T-Mobile Poland uses LTE frequency band B8 (900 MHz).
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

T-Mobile Poland uses LTE band B20 (800 MHz DD). The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information.

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N1 (2100 MHz) 5G NR

T-Mobile Poland uses the 5G NR frequency band N1 (2100 MHz). This band covers the frequency range from 1920 to 2170 MHz, with the uplink ranging from 1920 to 1980 MHz and the downlink ranging from 2110 to 2170 MHz. The duplex spacing is 190 MHz, and the supported channel bandwidths include 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz.
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

T-Mobile Poland uses the 5G NR frequency band n78, which operates in the 3500 MHz range. This band is designated for Time Division Duplexing (TDD) and is widely used for 5G deployments due to its relatively common availability and potential for high-capacity throughput. The n78 band spans from 3300 MHz to 3800 MHz, supporting channel bandwidths ranging from 10 MHz to 100 MHz. Advanced technologies like massive MIMO, beam-forming, and beam-tracking help mitigate the limited range and building penetration issues associated with higher frequencies. The most popular channel width for fully deployed n78 5G networks is the maximum 100 MHz.

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