Polish Post seeks universal service provider role

For the years 2016-2025, the Polish Post will once again aim to be the nation's universal service provider. Such a provider needs to have a nationwide network of post offices, capabilities to deliver mail and packages five days per week to disabled persons and to provide services strategic to the national interest. The winner of the contest for universal service provider will be decided upon by the Office of Electronic Communications (UKE). Most of the universal service providers in EU countries are state-owned companies. "The decision to take part in the competition is a given for us. We have a network of 7500 locations, 25,000 letter carriers, which guarantees effective and safe postal services. We have served Poland for 455 years. Furthermore, we have implemented changes that prepare us for the digital era," Polish Post president Jerzy Jóźkowiak told ISB news.