Can I get full-fibre broadband in Argyll and Bute?

As of July 2024, 15.3% of residential premises in Argyll and Bute could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 15.3% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Argyll and Bute compare to the rest of the UK?

Argyll and Bute has a Gera Broadband Index of 23.8/100, ranked 358 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Argyll and Bute is below the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Argyll and Bute without decent broadband?

3.2% of premises in Argyll and Bute were below the Universal Service Obligation (unable to get decent broadband of at least 10 Mbit/s download) as of July 2024, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. 85.7% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Argyll and Bute Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Argyll and Bute (Scotland), with its Gera Broadband Index of 23.8/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Argyll and Bute?

As of July 2024, 15.3% of premises in Argyll and Bute can get gigabit-capable broadband, 15.3% full fibre and 85.7% superfast, with 3.2% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 23.8/100 (ranked 358 of 361), below the UK median of 77.4.

Source:Ofcom — Connected Nations 2024 (fixed coverage, local authorities)·as of July 2024updated annually (last: 18 June 2026)

Gera Broadband Index23.8 / 100Ranked 358 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Argyll and Bute broadband availability

Argyll and Bute fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	15.3%
Full fibre (FTTP)	15.3%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	15.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	85.7%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	3.2%
Residential premises	50,172

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15.3%

Gigabit-capable

15.3%

Full fibre (FTTP)

85.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)

3.2%

Below the USO

can't get decent broadband

Argyll and Bute has a Gera Broadband Index of 23.8/100 — ranked 358 of 361 UK local authorities, and below the UK median of 77.4.

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Argyll and Bute broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Argyll and Bute?: As of July 2024, 15.3% of residential premises in Argyll and Bute could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 15.3% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Argyll and Bute compare to the rest of the UK?: Argyll and Bute has a Gera Broadband Index of 23.8/100, ranked 358 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Argyll and Bute is below the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Argyll and Bute without decent broadband?: 3.2% of premises in Argyll and Bute were below the Universal Service Obligation (unable to get decent broadband of at least 10 Mbit/s download) as of July 2024, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. 85.7% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Contains public sector information published by Ofcom and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Ofcom — Connected Nations 2024 (fixed coverage, local authorities) (July 2024, published December 2024).