I give up. AU is unusable like this.

Bit sad... maybe we're being prepped for a comms blackout by having a trial run of "read a book or go outside"?

It is a bit frustrating isn't it?...but we know it's being upgraded and sudden change is always hard to adjust to it...
I'm just thinking you may be right, it's to prep us for limited communication and how to handle it... LOL Patience Fren...
Get the Signal App as backup, I love it, I can video chat with my UK Fren for free...💕

We have AU chat on signal. Very helpful with solving problems with new AU system. Give each other advice for brand and browser. I was a test volunteer last year when they were getting it ready.