Internet availability – what you should know before choosing an operator

18.11.2024
Internet

That nowadays stable broadband and high download speeds are essential for both efficient work and comfortable daily life is a matter of course.

If you haven’t had the chance to take advantage of reliable fiber-optic internet until now, you should check the possibility of these services in your location regularly. The Minister of Digitization offers a free database for this purpose.

Check internet availability at SIDUSIS

According to available information, the period of feeding and updating data in the SIDUSIS system has been successfully completed. The Information System for Access to Fixed Broadband Internet Services, is a modern tool that allows you to see what Internet options are available.

SIDUSIS is a government project that provides an interactive map of Internet service coverage. It allows users to check what fixed broadband services are available at a given address. If the results from the interactive map raise doubts, any resident will be able to send a request for verification to the system, thus updating the information in real time.

For what purpose was SIDUSIS created?
With SIDUSIS, you can see which providers are providing their services in the selected location. Just enter the address and the system will show the available providers. In this way it is also possible to check the available technologies.

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You can also check whether operators will be making Internet access investments in your area. SIDUSIS also allows you to verify planned investments. This allows you to verify whether works related to the introduction of new technologies, such as fiber optics, are planned in your area.

Internet accessibility is now easier to check than it used to be

Until a few years ago, it could be complicated to check what internet was available at a particular address. Now, thanks to SIDUSIS, the process is much simpler. All information about available providers is gathered in one place and regularly updated.

You can check which operator provides internet to a particular building

Simply enter an address to get details about available services or to update your information. This feature is useful for those planning to change providers, as well as those who are moving into a new place and want to get an idea of Internet access options.

How does SIDUSIS work?

Thanks to the interactive map available at internet.gov.pl, you can easily see what options are available in your area and what the actual coverage is like there. You only need to know the address to see a list of operators and the type of connection offered (e.g., fiber optic, mobile internet) available at specific building addresses.

What else does the government website make possible internet.gov.pl?

The internet.gov.pl website is not just a tool for checking internet availability. The system allows users to report erroneous data, request corrections and report concerns about the validity of the map if information about available services is outdated or inconsistent with the facts. In SIDUSIS, residents can submit a request for Internet services in their area, which will automatically go into the system. This can prompt operators to consider new investments in the area and expand their address point base.

How else do you check internet availability at an address?

Although SIDUSIS and internet.gov.co.uk are currently the most convenient tools for checking internet availability, other methods, such as direct contact with operators, can still be effective. It is also useful to use information from neighbors or local communities. However, government tools significantly speed up the process and are much more reliable.

My location does not have access to high-speed Internet, what next?

Everyone today would like to have high-speed Internet. So what if SIDUSIS allows you to report the need for a broadband Internet connection in a particular location or building, as long as it is possible to provide such a service there. The system makes it possible to report the need by sending a notification that will automatically reach the selected operator or all operators that offer Internet access services.

ITH Net ‘s services are available throughout Poland, even if a given address is not listed on internet.gov.pl. ITH Net offers flexible solutions, providing access to fiber optic cable in selected locations. In situations where the Internet infrastructure is not yet available, iTH Net undertakes to expand its own fiber-optic network to provide customers with a reliable Internet connection. The system includes a database where you can see if there are plans in the area to expand the infrastructure with public funds and private investors.

Availability of various Internet technologies

Cable Internet

Cable Internet is widely available in Poland and offers a fast, stable connection, allowing download speeds of up to 1 Gbps. It’s an excellent solution for people who need a stable connection without data limits.

Satellite Internet

Satellite Internet is available in all Polish villages, making it an excellent option in areas without access to fiber optic or cable infrastructure. Modern solutions, such as Starlink, offer a high quality connection, with download speeds of up to 500 Mbps.

Radio link

A radio link offers relatively low download speeds, usually reaching a maximum of tens of Mbps. The best results are obtained near the transmitters, but as the distance increases, the signal quality deteriorates significantly.

Data update and verification

Operators are required to update the data on a regular basis, which is a reporting obligation included in the law. Users can check the correctness of this information and report the internet demand. In case of incorrect data, it is possible to send a notification to the system.

Operator selection

The choice of an Internet provider depends primarily on the availability of fiber or cable infrastructure in your location. To see which fixed broadband services are available in your area, you can use SIDUSIS.

Before you decide on a particular operator, check whether it allows you to indicate how you want to be contacted, and pay attention to additional consent issues that may affect your privacy.

Internet availability in rural areas

The availability of Fixed Broadband Internet Services in rural areas in Poland is steadily improving and the latest IT technologies are not only available in big cities. Thanks to the SIDUSIS system, you can easily check what options are available in rural areas and find out that the Internet is offered not only by larger operators. The system also points out available operators offering internet in rural areas. If you need a proven solution for your business, contact ITH, which understands the needs of business very well, and connecting the Internet with ITH is fast and hassle-free.

Interactive map of internet access

The entire search process is simple and convenient, so you can quickly find out what Internet is available in your building. Using the map of providers, you can check available operators and their offers in your area for all address points.