IOS 5.01 with my 3GS is rubbish - How do I revert to any old IOS ?

Thank you for your answers.
The specific problems I have make the phone unusable - I have no signal at home and I use a Vodaphone SureSignal box, which not longer works (i.e femtocell). I will approach Apple to downgrade, which is a reasonable request. If that is not sucessful I will have to buy another phone.
I will update this blog with my progress.
Thanks for your help.

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