PA78 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 5 postcodes across 1 sector in Argyll and Bute.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
0%
Superfast
60%
Postcodes
5
PA78 serves just 5 postcodes in Argyll and Bute, with the weakest broadband profile in the immediate area. One-third of premises sit below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in PA78
Share of PA78 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 5 postcodes in the district.
Superfast broadband reaches roughly 59.7% of PA78, a weak result for mainland Scotland. More than one in three postcodes remain stuck below 10 Mbps, a severe shortfall. Another 7% miss even the Universal Service Obligation threshold entirely. There is no ultrafast or gigabit presence in the data. For rural households here, broadband is a genuine constraint on work, study and entertainment. The fastest available tier maxes out at speeds between 10 and 30 Mbps for most addresses. This tiny district reflects the connectivity challenge facing remote Scottish communities where terrain and distance make deployment costly. Few alternatives exist.
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
7%
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
PA78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA78 6 | 5 | 60% | 0% | 0% |
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Living in Argyll and Bute
This tiny district reflects the connectivity challenge facing remote Scottish communities. No house price data is recorded.
Remote worker score
46/100
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
PA78 broadband FAQs
Can I get superfast broadband in PA78?
Only in about 60% of postcodes. The remaining 40% have much slower options, with some falling below 10 Mbps.
What's the reality of working from home in PA78?
High-speed work depends entirely on postcode. A third of the district simply cannot support modern video conferencing or cloud work.
Are there alternatives to fixed-line broadband here?
Satellite and other alternatives are options in some postcodes, but check your specific code before assuming availability.
Is PA78 getting network upgrades soon?
No timeline data is available. Contact your local authority or network operators for rollout plans in your postcode.
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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