The successful deployment of next-generation V3 satellites via SpaceX's Starship vehicle is essential for achieving these gigabit speeds.

To facilitate these upgrades, SpaceX is urging the FCC to quickly approve its plan while defending itself against criticisms from rival satellite companies.

Experts suggest that customers will need the new dish to access gigabit speeds, as existing hardware lacks the capability to support the necessary additional radio bands.

If successful, existing Starlink users may still benefit from higher speeds through dish aggregation while awaiting the new dishes designed for the upgraded satellite constellation.

SpaceX is developing a new Starlink dish that aims to provide gigabit internet speeds, significantly higher than the current speeds of around 200 Mbps.

At a recent vendor event, SpaceX confirmed that the new dish will deliver gigabit-level internet speeds, although it remains unclear if this is an update to the existing Flat High-Performance dish or a completely new model.

SpaceX is currently awaiting FCC approval for these upgrades, which include utilizing a wider range of radio spectrum to enhance its satellite internet service.

As part of its proposal, SpaceX is also seeking permission from the FCC to relax power limits on existing Ku-band links, which could improve throughput for current dishes.

The company's ambitious plan involves operating 30,000 Starlink satellites, a three-fold increase, to enhance connectivity and support future technologies like 6G.

Competitors have raised concerns that these upgrades might cause radio interference with their networks, potentially giving Starlink an unfair competitive advantage.

In response, SpaceX dismissed these criticisms, asserting that their analysis shows no harmful interference will occur and labeling the opponents' arguments as outdated.

Initially, SpaceX may market the gigabit dish to business customers before making it available to individual consumers, following its trend of prioritizing enterprise services.