I think they reduced the number of servers a week or so ago as part of the cost-saving measures. It probably doesn't affect the place where Musk lives but it does affect remote regions (which for these purposes, Australia and NZ are).
I’m sure that if the take was “the internet here is too slow for video” the typical HN commenter would know that it’s not relevant to this thread. This is ignoring the fact that the typical Australian internet connection is more then capable of handling what OP is not able to do.