Internet in Poland

The term "Internet in Poland" refers to various aspects related to the state of the Internet in the Republic of Poland. This encompasses issues such as Internet access, governance, freedom, and infrastructure, as well as social, economic, and political factors that contribute to the digital landscape in Poland.

As of 2023, 93.3% of households in Poland had internet access,[1]: 115  of which 69.5% had fixed broadband[1]: 117  with median download speeds of 152.13 Mbps and upload speeds of 45.24 Mbps,[2] while access to mobile broadband internet was present in 73.7% of households.[1]: 117  Overall, 99.8% of households with children[1]: 115  and 98.7% of businesses[1]: 74  reported having broadband internet access.

Internet usage in Poland varies by age group, with significantly higher rates among the younger generations, as 100% of those aged 18–24 and 96% of those aged 25–34 actively use the Internet.[3] However, there is a notable digital divide, as only 25% of individuals aged 65 and older are connected.[3]

Moreover, data shows that 58.5% of the population in Poland actively engages with e-government platforms, accessing a range of online resources and public services.[1]: 135 

  1. ^ a b c d e f Społeczeństwo informacyjne w Polsce w 2023 roku [Information society in Poland in 2023] (PDF) (Report) (in Polish and English). Główny Urząd Statystyczny, Urząd Statystyczny w Szczecinie, Ośrodek Statystyki Nauki, Techniki, Innowacji i Społeczeństwa Informacyjnego [Statistics Poland, Statistical Office in Szczecin, Centre for Science, Technology, Innovation and Information Society Statistics]. 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  2. ^ "Poland's Mobile and Broadband Internet Speeds". Speedtest Global Index. Ookla. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  3. ^ a b Korzystanie z internetu [Internet usage] (PDF) (Report) (in Polish). Centrum Badania Opinii Społecznej. May 2018. p. 6. ISSN 2353-5822. Retrieved 2024-02-17.