Welcome Play to the PCCC Community!

We are excited to welcome Play as the newest member of the Polish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce!

Play is one of the most modern and dynamic telecommunications networks in Poland, offering high-speed internet, mobile services, TV, and tailored business solutions. Since entering the Polish market in 2007 as the fourth mobile operator, Play has rapidly gained the trust of customers by providing innovative and breakthrough services at competitive prices — becoming today’s industry leader.

With 13 million mobile customers and 2 million home service subscribers, including broadband and TV, Play continues to set the direction for digital service development in Poland. Half of the country’s largest companies already trust Play as their telecom partner.

The company operates over 12,000 base stations, covering nearly 100% of Poland’s population with mobile services. Its fast-growing fiber-optic network is reaching millions of households, aiming to cover over 7 million homes.

Play’s remarkable growth story is a powerful example of successful organic business development. In 2023, the Group opened a new chapter by acquiring UPC Polska, further strengthening its market position. Today, all services are delivered under the Play brand, which is part of the iliad Group, a fast-expanding European telecom leader based in Paris.

With over 4,000 employees, Play is also a top workplace for professionals in telecom network development, IT, digital services, sales, customer care, marketing, and more — united by a shared passion and strong values.

We’re proud to have such a forward-thinking and innovative company join our network!

Welcome to Play – we look forward to building great things together! 

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Bernhard Otterstein was born and educated in Vancouver, Canada, where he graduated with honours from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. He has worked with numerous corporate, governmental, and institutional entities in North America, Europe and Asia in the areas of economic analysis, strategic project and investment planning, new market development, as well as cross-cultural communications. He has been directly involved in projects in the fields of real estate, engineering, energy, biotechnology and IT/telecommunications.

Over the past 15 years, Mr. Otterstein has gained first-hand experience in identifying and promoting innovative, emerging technologies and related business opportunities, taking them from early stage to market via private equity investment and the active co-management of several start-up ventures.