What's blocked in Poland
Apps work; some ISPs have blocked Telegram since December 2024, and Russian state channels are blocked.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Partly blocked
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
| App | Status | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telegram | Partly blocked | Dec 2024 | Blocked on some ISPs. |
Not offered in Poland
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Poland
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Poland are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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What's going on
Poland has blocked Russian state media sites and channels since 2022. Network tests have shown Telegram blocked on some Polish ISPs since 6 December 2024, though it works on most connections.
Before you connect: Any VPN fixes the ISP-level Telegram block.
Is a VPN legal in Poland?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Poland?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Poland right now. Telegram has some restrictions. Apps work; some ISPs have blocked Telegram since December 2024, and Russian state channels are blocked.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Poland?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Poland. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Poland?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Poland?
Our picks for Poland are NordVPN, CyberGhost and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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