17:41 9 May 2026
EEC: quality telecommunications and low bills cannot be reconciled in future
Experts at the European Economic Congress warned that Poland’s telecom market may no longer be able to sustain both very low prices and high-quality services. Telecom operators argue that the industry is overregulated, faces rising investment costs, and competes unfairly with global tech giants that use telecom infrastructure without contributing to its financing.
Although the Polish telecom market grew to PLN 46 billion in 2025, operators say organic growth has slowed and margins remain under pressure. Poland has some of the cheapest mobile services in Europe, with average monthly revenue per mobile user at just €7, compared with the EU average of €14. Industry representatives suggested that moderate price increases would still leave Poland among the cheapest markets while enabling further infrastructure investment.
Participants also stressed that telecom networks are now critical national infrastructure essential for state security, especially during crises. At the same time, they called for regulatory reforms and more equal treatment between telecom operators and big tech companies such as Google, Meta, and Amazon.
(wnp.pl)
