Elon Musk announced on X that Starlink V5 terminal is in production, confirming that the next-generation user terminal (residential dish antenna kit) has entered the production phase. The post was published on September 17, 2026 at 04:49 UTC, and it referenced a product description post by @Starlink from September 10. This refers to the ground terminal hardware progress, which is a different aspect from the Starlink V3 satellites deployed by Starship.
Starlink V5 terminal is in production
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk, 2026-09-17)
@Starlink previously stated that the next-generation Starlink V5 has a smaller size, is lighter, and more power-efficient, with speeds up to 375+ Mbps, suitable for streaming, video calls, gaming, and more; it is currently listed as available in select areas. The V5 residential kit was unveiled around July 2026; Musk's recent confirmation is about the start of production, not a re-announcement of the speed specifications. Public information has not yet provided a global release timeline.
The next generation Starlink V5 has a smaller form factor and lightweight design with greater power efficiency. With speeds up to 375+ Mbps… Available in select areas.
— Starlink (@Starlink, 2026-09-10)