KA28 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 71 postcodes across 1 sector in North Ayrshire.
Gigabit
2%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
71
North Ayrshire's KA28 is a small, severely underinvested postcode area of just 71 postcodes. Gigabit is essentially unavailable, and the dominant speed tier is the 30 to 300 Mbps superfast band.
Broadband speeds in KA28
Share of KA28 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 71 postcodes in the district.
KA28 is starkly underinvested: gigabit reaches only 1.6% (1 postcode), whilst 91.6% of the 71 postcodes sit squarely in the 30 to 300 Mbps superfast band. Superfast itself reaches 93.2%, leaving 5 postcodes without even 30 Mbps access. Below-10Mbps coverage is 1.4% (1 postcode). The speed distribution shows virtually no gigabit infrastructure investment, with nearly the entire area relying on mid-tier superfast or older copper networks. No full fibre is recorded. This postcode represents a matured, pre-gigabit infrastructure layer. Copper and older technologies dominate.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
KA28 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KA28 0 | 71 | 93% | TBC | 2% |
All KA28 0 postcodes (71)
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Living in North Ayrshire
KA28's small footprint and slow speeds suggest a remote or scattered rural area bypassed by gigabit rollout. The 91.6% in the 30 to 300 Mbps band are reliable for most tasks; the 1.4% below 10 Mbps face genuine hardship.
Remote worker score
53/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
KA28 broadband FAQs
Why does KA28 have almost no gigabit?
Rural isolation, low population density or difficult terrain likely made gigabit infrastructure investment uneconomical. Fibre may be planned in future, but current data shows predominantly older copper networks.
Is 30 to 300 Mbps adequate for a family in KA28?
Yes, for standard use. Streaming, browsing, video calls and remote work all function well at superfast speeds. Only power users or gamers might feel the constraint.
Should I avoid KA28 because it lacks gigabit?
Not if superfast speed suffices for your needs. However, if you require future-proof gigabit, KA28 should be deprioritised in favour of better-served codes.
Is there a plan to bring gigabit to KA28?
No timeline is visible in this data. Contact providers to learn whether any infrastructure upgrades are scheduled.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources