PA70 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 6 postcodes across 1 sector in Argyll and Bute.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
80%
Superfast
80%
Postcodes
6
PA70 is a small Argyll and Bute district punching above its weight. 79.8% of six postcodes reach gigabit capacity.
Broadband speeds in PA70
Share of PA70 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 6 postcodes in the district.
This six-postcode micro-district displays excellent infrastructure for a rural location. 79.8% reach gigabit speeds, with ultrafast identical at 79.8%, indicating a cable or fibre blanket deployed across most of the area. Speed distribution shows 79.8% exceed 300 Mbps, zero occupy the 30-300 Mbps band, and 15.5% remain below 10 Mbps. Full-fibre coverage is zero, indicating cable networks dominate. The 2.4% outside the Universal Service Obligation is negligible, suggesting strong baseline coverage. Despite the small footprint, gigabit penetration is strong and ranks among the highest for rural Argyll and Bute postcodes. This concentration of gigabit access in six postcodes suggests targeted infrastructure investment, possibly reflecting coastal accessibility or provider network choices.
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
2%
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
PA70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA70 6 | 6 | 80% | 0% | 80% |
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Living in Argyll and Bute
Residents enjoy rare rural broadband quality. Gigabit capacity enables any household or work demand without compromise. This level of service distinguishes PA70 from neighbouring postcodes significantly.
Remote worker score
52/100
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
PA70 broadband FAQs
How many postcodes in PA70 have gigabit capacity?
79.8%, exceptionally high for a six-postcode rural area.
What proportion face slow speeds below 10 Mbps?
15.5%, moderate compared to other Argyll and Bute postcodes.
Why is PA70 so much better-connected than PA44 or PA49?
Targeted infrastructure investment, possibly coastal access, has brought gigabit coverage to this small area.
Do all postcodes meet the Universal Service Obligation?
97.6% do; only 2.4% fall outside.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PA70 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