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Avete la connessione internet via cavo in camera?

Do you have wired internet in the room?

Pronunciation

'Connessione' — stress the third syllable: 'con-nes-SIO-ne'. 'Via cavo' — 'VI-a CA-vo'.

When to use it

Use when Wi-Fi is unreliable and you need a stable wired connection for video calls or large file transfers. Increasingly rare but available in business hotels.

What it means

'Via cavo' = 'via cable/wired'. Internet 'via cavo' is the wired Ethernet connection. Many modern hotels have removed Ethernet ports in favour of Wi-Fi, but business-class rooms may still have them.

Variations

Il Wi-Fi è abbastanza veloce per le videochiamate?

Is the Wi-Fi fast enough for video calls?

Asks about Wi-Fi speed for specific use

Qual è la velocità del Wi-Fi?

What is the Wi-Fi speed?

Asks for technical speed information

Il segnale Wi-Fi arriva bene in camera?

Does the Wi-Fi signal reach the room well?

Asks about signal strength specifically in the room

Mini Dialogue

Avete la connessione internet via cavo in camera? Nelle camere business sì — ha una camera standard? Sì, ho la 215. Può passare da noi — le diamo un cavo ethernet gratuitamente.

Do you have wired internet in the room? In business rooms yes — do you have a standard room? Yes, I have room 215. You can come and see us — we will give you an ethernet cable free of charge.

Cultural Note

Italian internet infrastructure has improved greatly but varies by region. Northern Italian cities (Milan, Turin, Bologna) have fast, reliable connections. Southern Italy and rural areas may have slower speeds. Business travellers often bring a pocket router as backup.