PA23 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 417 postcodes across 2 sectors in Argyll and Bute.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
<1%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
417
PA23 covers 417 postcodes in Argyll and Bute with stronger connectivity than many neighbouring districts. Just over 90% of postcodes have superfast broadband, though gigabit access remains minimal at 0.4%.
Broadband speeds in PA23
Share of PA23 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 417 postcodes in the district.
Superfast coverage in PA23 reaches 90.5% of postcodes, placing the district ahead of many rural Scottish areas and only slightly below the UK average. However, the drop from superfast to gigabit is dramatic: only 0.4% have access to ultrafast speeds, reflecting a complete absence of modern fibre or cable investment. Most premises here rely on a copper or ageing wireless base that delivers acceptable but not advanced performance. The below-10 Mbps tail affects just 2.5% of postcodes, substantially lower than neighbouring districts, suggesting more consistent infrastructure coverage. The pattern is typical of rural areas receiving basic superfast subsidy but not commercial gigabit investment.
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
<1%
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
PA23 splits into 2 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA23 7 | 187 | 93% | 0% | <1% |
| PA23 8 | 230 | 88% | 0% | <1% |
All PA23 7 postcodes (187)
All PA23 8 postcodes (230)
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Living in Argyll and Bute
For PA23 residents, superfast broadband is available widely enough that streaming and remote work are practical for most. No premise in the district has access to gigabit speeds. Those relocating should expect reliable everyday internet rather than top-tier performance.
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
PA23 broadband FAQs
Is superfast broadband common in PA23?
Yes, 90.5% of postcodes have access to superfast speeds, making PA23 one of the better-connected rural districts in Argyll and Bute.
Can I get gigabit broadband in PA23?
Gigabit broadband is available to only 0.4% of postcodes. Modern high-speed fibre or cable networks have not been deployed in PA23 beyond these very rare exceptions.
Are there postcodes in PA23 with very slow broadband?
Around 2.5% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, which is relatively low for a rural area and suggests reasonably consistent infrastructure across the district.
What does superfast broadband enable compared to basic speeds?
Superfast speeds (30 Mbps or above) support multiple simultaneous users streaming video or working online, whereas basic speeds often struggle with even one user's needs.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PA23 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources