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SpaceX Begins Offering Smaller Starlink V5 Dish in Select Areas
The new residential terminal is smaller and lighter than its predecessor while using less power. Production will expand availability as output increases to meet demand.
Jul 15, 3:27 AM·1m read1 source
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SpaceX began offering its Starlink V5 residential dish in select areas on July 15, 2026. The terminal measures 384 mm by 306 mm by 34 mm and weighs 1.1 kg, compared with the V4 model's 594 mm by 383 mm by 39.7 mm and 2.9 kg weight. Average power consumption fell to 35-50 W from the prior 75-100 W range.
The Verge reported that peak download speeds for the V5 reach 375 Mbps or higher, slightly below the V4's 400 Mbps figure. Both versions remain compatible with Router 2, Router 3, and Router Mini. SpaceX stated the V5 is not designed for in-motion use.
The company said it will increase production to bring the dish to additional markets. Actual performance depends on service plan, time of day, and local network conditions.
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