SpaceX launches smaller, more efficient Starlink V5 dish

SpaceX has launched its latest residential satellite internet hardware, the Starlink V5 dish, which began rolling out in select U.S. regions on July 15, 2026. The new model prioritizes a more compact, lightweight, and energy-efficient design over raw speed improvements, marking a shift in the company's hardware strategy.

The V5 dish offers a peak download speed of 375 megabits per second, a slight decrease from the 400 Mbps offered by its predecessor, the V4 model introduced in 2023. The primary advancements are in its physical profile and power consumption. The new dish measures approximately 15.12 by 12.05 by 1.34 inches and weighs 2.4 pounds, a significant reduction from the V4's 23.4 by 15.1 by 1.5 inch dimensions and 6.5-pound weight. Power efficiency sees a major improvement, with the V5 consuming an average of 35 to 50 watts, compared to 75 to 100 watts for the older model.

SpaceX confirmed the rollout on its official support pages and social media, stating the dish is initially available in certain U.S. regions and will expand to additional areas as production increases. The company noted the V5 is currently offered with its least expensive Residential internet plan in...