# SpaceX Starlink antenna upgrades and service expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spacex-starlink-antenna-upgrades > Updated: 2026-08-14T02:36:20.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 8. In mid‑July 2026, SpaceX introduced its fifth‑generation (V5) residential Starlink antenna, cutting unit weight by approximately 60% (to 1.1 kg) and halving power consumption (to 35–50 W) while delivering up to 375 Mbps download speeds. The rollout targeted remote and off‑grid users in the United States and neighboring markets. Although the V5 is more efficient and compact, its 375 Mbps speed ceiling is slightly below the 400 Mbps limit of the previous generation. Additionally, SpaceX confirmed that the V5 hardware is incompatible with the €10 per month “Standby Mode” subscription tier. SpaceX is also developing the Mini 2 portable terminal. Leaked details describe a smaller device featuring a four‑cell lithium‑ion battery, USB‑C charging, an upgraded GPS chipset, a faster processor, and enhanced thermal management for operating temperatures up to 95–99 °C. The integrated battery may reduce the transmit duty cycle, potentially lowering uplink speeds to improve portability for travelers. In Mexico, Starlink raised service fees, with the Mini 2 kit priced at roughly 22,474 MXN and the standard kit at about 25,074 MXN due to hardware and regulatory costs. Meanwhile, a partnership with Mexican carrier Volaris to outfit more than 150 Airbus A320/321 aircraft with Starlink broadband for 2027 remains part of SpaceX's broader expansion into aviation, promising latencies of 20–40 ms and speeds exceeding 200 Mbps. To support these services, SpaceX continues to expand its constellation, including a recent launch of 24 additional units from Vandenberg Space Force Base to increase capacity and coverage. In August 2026, Elon Musk announced that upcoming Starlink V3 satellites, intended for launch via Starship, will provide over 100 times the bandwidth of the current V2 constellation. Musk stated these performance claims are “not speculative,” projecting that SpaceX communications revenue could eventually exceed $200 billion annually. ## Claims - The Starlink Mini antenna weighs approximately 1.1 kg. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Starlink Mini integrates Wi-Fi directly into the antenna. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Starlink Mini supports USB C Power Delivery 100 W. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Standard 4 X kit includes Router 3 which supports Wi-Fi 6. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Starlink Mini has a Wi-Fi coverage area of approximately 112 m². (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: SpaceX receives FCC approval for new Starlink Wi-Fi 7 router SpaceX has received FCC approval for its first Wi-Fi 7 router, the UTR-261, which features improved latency and capacity for Starlink users. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spacex-receives-fcc-approval-for-new-starlink-wi-fi-7-router ### 2026-08-13: Starlink offers Mini and Standard 4 X hardware kits Starlink provides two hardware options: the portable Starlink Mini with integrated Wi-Fi for mobile use, and the Standard 4 X kit featuring Wi-Fi 6 for high-demand household internet needs. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/starlink-offers-mini-and-standard-4-x-hardware-kits ### 2026-08-13: Starlink begins accepting satellite internet orders in Vietnam Starlink has begun accepting orders in Vietnam, offering residential and corporate satellite internet plans as part of a government-authorized trial period running through 2030. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/starlink-begins-accepting-satellite-internet-orders-in-vietnam ### 2026-08-10: SpaceX Starlink V3 satellites to offer 100x more bandwidth Elon Musk claims Starlink V3 satellites will deliver 100x the bandwidth of V2, positioning satellite internet as critical infrastructure for future AI-driven vehicle connectivity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spacex-starlink-v3-satellites-to-offer-100x-more-bandwidth ### 2026-08-08: SpaceX expands Starlink constellation and introduces V5 antenna SpaceX has launched 24 new Starlink satellites to bolster its orbital infrastructure, while simultaneously introducing the V5 antenna, which notably lacks support for the €10 monthly Standby Mode. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spacex-expands-starlink-constellation-and-introduces-v5-antenna ### 2026-07-23: Starlink launches V5 antenna and plans Mini 2 portable kit Starlink's V5 antenna, limited to 375 Mbps, is now for sale, while a leaked Mini 2 portable terminal with integrated battery is in development, alongside price hikes in Mexico. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/starlink-launches-v5-antenna-and-plans-mini-2-portable-kit ### 2026-07-21: SpaceX Starlink rolls out lighter V5 kit and equips Volaris fleet with satellite internet SpaceX unveiled a lighter, lower‑power Starlink V5 kit for rural users, while Volaris will equip its fleet of 150+ Airbus jets with Starlink broadband starting in 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spacex-starlink-rolls-out-lighter-v5-kit-and-equips-volaris-fleet-with-satellite-internet ### 2026-07-19: SpaceX launches Starlink Mini 2 dish with built‑in battery and compact design SpaceX rolls out the lighter, lower‑power Starlink V5 antenna in the US and leaks show the upcoming Mini 2 dish will feature a built‑in battery, smaller size and reduced duty cycle. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spacex-unveils-lighter-starlink-v5-antenna-and-previews-mini-2-with-builtin-battery --- Cite as: SpaceX Starlink antenna upgrades and service expansion. 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