Italian Phrase
Che ne dici dei pacchetti internet?
Meaning
Literally, 'What do you say about the internet packages?' It is a casual way to ask someone’s opinion on the various internet subscription plans offered by providers.
When to use
Use this question when you’re comparing mobile data plans, broadband offers, or any service bundles that include internet access. It works well in informal conversations with friends, family, or colleagues, and also in a semi‑formal setting like a meeting with a sales representative.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Chenedicideipacchettiinternet?
Che ne dici
An idiomatic way to ask someone's opinion: 'Che' (what) + 'ne' (pronoun referring to the topic) + 'dici' (you say).
Ne (pronoun)
The clitic 'ne' replaces a phrase introduced by 'di' and means 'about it/of it'. It must precede the verb.
Partitive article 'dei'
A contraction of 'di' + 'i' used before a plural noun to mean 'of the' or 'some'.
Noun‑noun construction
In Italian, a noun can modify another noun directly, as in 'pacchetti internet' (internet packages).
🗨In Conversation
Che ne dici dei pacchetti internet di TIM?
What do you think about TIM’s internet packages?
Mi sembrano costosi, ma la velocità è buona.
They seem expensive, but the speed is good.
✕Common Mistakes
Che dici dei pacchetti internet?
Missing the pronoun 'ne' which is required for the idiomatic opinion‑asking structure.
Che ne dici dei pacchetti di internet?
The preposition 'di' is unnecessary; 'internet' works as a noun adjunct.
Che ne dici dei pacchetti internets?
Italian does not pluralise 'internet'. Keep it singular.
↔Alternatives
Cosa ne pensi dei pacchetti internet?
What do you think about the internet packages?
Qual è la tua opinione sui pacchetti internet?
What is your opinion on the internet packages?
Ti piacciono i pacchetti internet?
Do you like the internet packages?
Cultural Tip
In Italy the telecom market is dominated by a few big players (TIM, Vodafone, Wind‑Tre, Iliad). When discussing "pacchetti internet" it’s common to mention the provider’s name and the data allowance (e.g., "pacchetto da 100 GB"). Use the informal "Che ne dici..." with peers, but switch to "Cosa ne pensa..." in a formal context or when speaking to a sales agent.