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📍 Why my IP address doesn't show my current location

Learn why your IP address shows Poland or France instead of your actual location when using Kolet data. Get practical solutions to fix language, currency, and location issues on websites.

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💡 What's happening with my IP location?

It is correct that your IP address may not reflect your current location when using Kolet data, as our platform routes traffic through servers located in Poland and France.

This means you might see:

  • Websites displaying content in Polish or French.

  • Currency showing as Polish Złoty (PLN) or Euros (EUR).

  • Location-based services detecting Poland or France instead of where you actually are.

  • Different regional content or advertisements.

This is completely normal and doesn't affect your internet connection quality or security. We understand this may be inconvenient. Rest assured, we are addressing this issue to improve our system.


🔧 How to fix language and currency issues

1️⃣ Method 1: Manual website settings

Most websites allow you to manually adjust:

  • Language settings - Look for language switchers (usually in the header or footer)

  • Currency settings - Often found in account settings, in the header/footer, or during checkout

  • Region settings - Available in user preferences on most platforms

2️⃣ Method 2: Use a VPN

⚠️ To prevent Polish and French ads and incorrect currency displays on websites, you can use a VPN for better customization.

Popular free VPN options include:

  • Proton VPN

  • Windscribe

  • TunnelBear

  • Opera Browser (built-in VPN)

3️⃣ Method 3: Update location in Google

When using Google Chrome:

  1. Go to Google.com

  2. Do a simple research

  3. Scroll to the bottom of the page

  4. Look for "Update location" or "Use precise location"

  5. Click it and allow location access

  6. Google will use your device's GPS instead of IP location


🚨 Important considerations

Why this happens:

  • Kolet routes your data through servers in Poland and France

  • Websites detect your location based on these server locations

  • Your actual GPS location remains unchanged

What's not affected:

  • Your actual physical location

  • GPS-based apps (maps, ride-sharing, etc.)

  • Internet speed or connection quality

  • Security or privacy

What might be affected:

  • Website language preferences

  • Currency displays

  • Regional content and ads

  • Location-based website features


⚡ Stay connected, top up in seconds!

You can top up instantly and keep enjoying seamless connectivity.

📱 From the Kolet App:

  • Open the Kolet app and tap ”Destinations”.

  • Choose the data plan that suits your needs.

  • Confirm your purchase and stay connected!

💻 From Our Website:

  • Select your destination and preferred data plan.

  • Complete the checkout, and your new plan is ready to use


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