Phrases Phrases for Phone and Online Communication

I'm afraid I can't hear you.

B1

Meaning

I cannot understand you due to poor connection.

Example sentences

John: Hello? Can you hear me?

Alice: I can hear you faintly. Could you speak up?

John: Is it better now? No? I'm afraid I can't hear you.

Alice: Let me try calling you back. One moment... I'm afraid I can't hear you either.