Starlink's New V5 Home Dish Is Smaller And More Energy-Efficient
It's now available in certain regions, but only for the company's cheapest internet plan.
Starlink quietly released its latest V5 residential dish, and while it doesn't boost data speeds, it offers several improvements. Compared to the previous V4 dish, the new model is smaller, lighter and more energy efficient, which should make it easier to install while also reducing your power bill.
SpaceX confirmed in a post on X that the product will arrive today in the US in certain regions at first. It follows the V4 model that debuted in 2023 and will continue to be offered via the Starlink Residential plan. "Starlink V5 has a smaller form factor, new lightweight design, greater power efficiency than the Starlink V4," according to a support page that compares the two models.
You may expect a speed boost with a new dish, but the V5 actually supports a slightly lower data...
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