Indeed. It does friend where you live though. When we went to north Wales Vodafone reception was truly awful.
Reception isn't very good on all networks around most of North Wales.
I was with Vodafone for for a couple of years and got sick of seeing a full signal symbol, yet nobody could call me. I'd have a text telling me I'd missed a call, even when I tried it with the caller sitting next to me!
I moved to O2, which has steadily got worse over the years, so gave up with contracts and went with Tesco Mobile for just over a year. Never had a problem with Tesco, even though they piggy back off O2.
Then my phone broke and I decided I wanted the iPhone 5, so went back on contract with O2. Worse thing I ever did. Between their lack of signal and shite advertising, I can't wait to leave when my contract is up in December.
The signal is poor on all networks in my area and has been for a long time and the excuse is always that there's a mast that's broken
Someone has now set up a petition to get the masts and signal sorted.
I'm going back to a monthly sim contract in December and I too have also been looking at the 3 network as they seem to have the least complaints around here.