PA26 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 9 postcodes across 1 sector in Argyll and Bute.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
10%
Superfast
46%
Postcodes
9
PA26 is a very small Argyll and Bute district of nine postcodes with limited broadband reach. Superfast coverage at 45.9% is among the lowest recorded, affecting less than half of premises.
Broadband speeds in PA26
Share of PA26 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 9 postcodes in the district.
Fewer than half of PA26's nine postcodes have access to superfast broadband, placing the district among the most poorly connected in the sample. Gigabit capability, at 9.5%, exists only on a single postcode or two, suggesting isolated investment. More than one in five postcodes 23.1% fall below 10 Mbps, a rate that speaks to overwhelming dependence on old copper or marginal wireless. The infrastructure picture here is fragmented: some premises have received basic fibre or cable upgrades, but most have not. The small postcode count (nine) makes this district extremely uneven in service quality.
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
8%
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
PA26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA26 8 | 9 | 46% | 0% | 10% |
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Living in Argyll and Bute
PA26's severe service limitations and small size mean the district offers little infrastructure consistency. A property that receives superfast service could be on the same street as one with sub-10 Mbps speeds, so thorough postcode checking is non-negotiable.
Remote worker score
47/100
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
PA26 broadband FAQs
Does PA26 have good broadband coverage?
No. Only 45.9% of postcodes reach superfast speeds, meaning the majority of premises lack modern infrastructure.
How many postcodes in PA26 have below-10 Mbps speeds?
Around 23.1% of the district's nine postcodes fall into this category, an exceptionally high share for such a small area.
Is gigabit available in PA26?
Only 9.5% have gigabit access, which likely represents just one postcode. Modern high-speed investment has barely touched this district.
Should I move to PA26 if remote work is essential?
Only if you can verify superfast broadband at your specific postcode. More than half of PA26 lacks superfast speeds, and speeds vary dramatically within this very small district.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PA26 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