The connection is terrible. I am connecting from my phone.
'Pessima' = PES-si-ma. Three syllables; stress the first. 'Collego' = kol-LE-go.
Use this when switching from a computer to a mobile phone due to poor internet connection. It explains the switch and prevents confusion when your quality improves suddenly.
'Pessima' (terrible/very bad) is the superlative absolute of 'cattiva' (bad) in Italian — a strong but useful descriptor. Announcing that you are switching to phone prevents others from thinking you have dropped off the call.
Passo al 4G. Richiamo tra un minuto.
I am switching to 4G. I will call back in a minute.
Technical action; 'richiamo' means I will call back
Esco in strada per prendere il segnale.
I am going outside to get a signal.
Common solution in Italian buildings with thick walls that block Wi-Fi
Uso il telefono come hotspot. Dammi un secondo.
I am using my phone as a hotspot. Give me a second.
Technical solution; slightly more advanced but common
Italy's mobile network (4G and 5G) often outperforms fixed broadband in many areas, particularly in older city centres with stone buildings that block Wi-Fi signals. Italian remote workers have become skilled at improvising connectivity solutions, using mobile data as a reliable backup.