Why is my mobile signal poor?

Indoor mobile signal is poor across the estate — there’s no nearby mast, and no booster infrastructure yet. New-build construction (foil-backed insulation, triple glazing on some plots) makes indoor reception worse than outdoors.

The fix: WiFi calling

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Enable WiFi calling on your phone — calls and texts then route over your broadband and indoor signal stops mattering. All the major networks support it on most modern phones (look in your phone’s mobile network settings).

Network experiences reported by residents

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• Worst here: O2 — and giffgaff, which runs on O2’s network.
• Reported OK: EE, Three (and Smarty, which uses Three), Vodafone (and Talkmobile — though weak downstairs for some), Tesco Mobile, iD Mobile.

If you’re switching networks, most offer a free trial SIM or short contract — test it in your own house before committing.