PA43 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 37 postcodes across 1 sector in Argyll and Bute.
Gigabit
3%
Superfast
79%
Postcodes
37
PA43 comprises 37 postcodes in Argyll and Bute with good superfast coverage at 79.4% and minimal gigabit availability at 2.7%. This district typifies rural areas receiving basic fibre subsidy without modern high-speed follow-up.
Broadband speeds in PA43
Share of PA43 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 37 postcodes in the district.
Superfast broadband reaches 79.4% of PA43, indicating that basic fibre or wireless infrastructure has reached most of the 37 postcodes. Gigabit is available at 2.7%, meaning one postcode at most enjoys modern high-speed fibre. The below-10 Mbps tail affects 3.8%, a low rate indicating that most premises are served by at least basic infrastructure even if not superfast. The pattern here is consistent across many rural Scottish districts: public subsidy or earlier commercial investment has deployed basic superfast fibre to the majority, and no further gigabit investment has followed. The infrastructure is adequate for everyday use but static compared to modern urban standards.
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
PA43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA43 7 | 37 | 79% | TBC | 3% |
All PA43 7 postcodes (37)
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Living in Argyll and Bute
PA43 offers adequate broadband for most residents. Four-fifths of postcodes have superfast access, enabling streaming and working from home for the majority. Modern speeds remain unavailable.
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
PA43 broadband FAQs
Does PA43 have good superfast coverage?
Reasonably. 79.4% of the 37 postcodes have superfast access. About one-fifth of the district depends on older speeds.
Is gigabit available in PA43?
Only 2.7%, likely representing a single postcode. Modern high-speed fibre investment has not reached PA43.
How consistent is broadband across PA43?
Very consistent. Only 3.8% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, indicating that infrastructure reaches nearly all premises.
What should I expect for broadband in PA43?
Most likely superfast copper-based fibre or older wireless. In nearly one-quarter of the district, speeds are below superfast. Gigabit is not an option.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PA43 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