I'm afraid I can't hear you.

Meaning

I cannot understand you due to poor connection.

Examples

• John: Hello? Can you hear me?
• Alice: I can hear you faintly. Could you speak up?
• John: Is it better now? No? <b>I'm afraid I can't hear you</b>.
• Alice: Let me try calling you back. One moment... <b>I'm afraid I can't hear you</b> either.