The devices aren't dramatically different, one is Category 7 and the other Category 9. It could be down to the antenna of the devices, and it could be down to configuration. Three in your area may have congestion on the "mobile broadband" side of the network, compared to the "mobile phone" side of the network.
Good luck with Vodafone.
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