This is utter crap if i had known vodafone were so bad i wouldn't have bothered going with them. As this has got the attention of the vodafone people it might be worthwhile checking what Firmware version you are on. I didnt realise Vodafone have there own version for the n900 which isnt even up to date with the latest global FW. all details in thread below

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=48015

This is stupid im cancelling without a doubt if i can