Victor Delta wrote:
> I live in Dorset and mobile reception in some parts of the county is
> pretty ropey to say the least. In any location, however, some networks
> are better than others - but overall no single network is perfect.
>
> My question is therefore is it possible to get a SIM card or whatever in
> the UK which enables one to 'roam' i.e. automatically switch between the
> networks and take the strongest signal. This is what appears to happen
> when one is abroad.

I have a United Mobile sim card for use overseas, which gives you a UK
078xxx number, and that certainly works in the UK as well, on multiple
networks.

http://www.united-mobile.com

More expensive than any normal domestic PAYG though and slightly fiddly
to use (it's a ring-back service), although might be a good option just
for incoming calls?

David