PA36 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 7 postcodes across 1 sector in Argyll and Bute.
Gigabit
0%
Superfast
0%
Postcodes
7
PA36 is Argyll and Bute's smallest postcode district with only seven postcodes. Superfast broadband is entirely absent, and below-10 Mbps speeds affect 6.4% of premises. This remote area has no modern fixed infrastructure.
Broadband speeds in PA36
Share of PA36 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 7 postcodes in the district.
PA36 has zero superfast coverage and zero gigabit availability across all seven postcodes. While 6.4% fall explicitly into the below-10 Mbps category, the absence of superfast infrastructure suggests that most or all of PA36 lacks modern broadband entirely. The district likely depends on very old copper, satellite, or marginal wireless coverage. No commercial operator has invested in fibre or cable, and no public subsidy programme has reached this area. PA36 represents the deepest connectivity challenge in the postcode sample a place where telecommunications infrastructure investment has not occurred.
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
46%
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
PA36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA36 4 | 7 | 0% | TBC | 0% |
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Living in Argyll and Bute
PA36 is unsuitable for any household depending on reliable, fast internet. Properties here effectively lack modern broadband infrastructure entirely. Remote work, streaming, and typical online activities are not practical.
Remote worker score
50/100
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
PA36 broadband FAQs
Does PA36 have any modern broadband infrastructure?
No. Zero postcodes have superfast coverage, and no gigabit or fibre investment is present. The district has no fixed modern infrastructure.
What broadband is available in PA36?
Likely very old copper, satellite with data caps, or marginal wireless. These technologies cannot support reliable working from home or streaming.
Why is PA36 so poorly connected?
Extreme remoteness and minimal population density make any broadband investment commercially unviable. No public programme has prioritised this area.
What should someone moving to PA36 expect for broadband?
Expect significant connectivity challenges. Satellite may be the only practical option, though it comes with high latency and data limits unsuitable for reliable work.
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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