PA73 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
54%
Superfast
54%
Postcodes
6
PA73 is a small six-postcode district with surprising strength. 54.3% achieve gigabit capacity, exceptional for a rural outward code.
Broadband speeds in PA73
Share of PA73 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 6 postcodes in the district.
This tiny district outperforms many larger rural postcodes. 54.3% of six postcodes reach gigabit speeds, with ultrafast identical, indicating a fibre or cable cluster. Speed distribution: 54.3% exceed 300 Mbps, zero occupy the 30-300 Mbps band, and 5.4% are below 10 Mbps. Full-fibre is zero. All postcodes meet the Universal Service Obligation. The concentration of gigabit access in fewer than 5% of PA's total postcodes, combined with near-zero below-10-Mbps tail, suggests this area received targeted infrastructure investment despite small size.
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
3%
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
PA73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA73 6 | 6 | 54% | 0% | 54% |
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Living in Argyll and Bute
For a rural six-postcode area, gigabit penetration is exceptional. Residents here enjoy connectivity quality more typical of urban centres, providing excellent conditions for work-from-home or streaming.
Remote worker score
48/100
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
PA73 broadband FAQs
How unusual is 54.3% gigabit access for a rural postcode?
Exceptional. Most rural PA postcodes have minimal gigabit penetration; PA73's rate of 54.3% is far higher than typical.
What proportion of premises are below 10 Mbps?
Only 5.4%, among the lowest across this batch.
Do all postcodes have USO coverage?
Yes. No postcodes fall outside the Universal Service Obligation.
Why might PA73 have better infrastructure than similar-sized postcodes?
Possible coastal location, local investment, or fibre/cable provider focus could explain the concentration of gigabit access.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PA73 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