What's the best Android app for staying connected with family when you have a slow internet connection?

Facebook Lite is a streamlined version of the main Facebook app, engineered specifically for areas with slower network speeds or for users with older Android devices. Its primary advantage in this scenario is its significantly reduced data consumption and smaller app size, which is often under 2MB for installation. The app retains the essential functionality for social connectivity: users can post updates, comment on friends' posts, share photos (with automatic compression to save data), and receive notifications. Crucially, it includes integrated Messenger functionality, so separate app installation isn't required for messaging. Reviews indicate the app performs reliably on 2G or 3G networks where the standard app might frequently time out or fail to load images. However, the trade-off for this efficiency is a less polished visual interface with simpler animations and occasionally slower photo loading times within the app itself. It's a practical solution for maintaining social ties without straining a limited data plan or requiring the latest smartphone hardware.