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May 6, 2026·Source

Higher Claude Usage Limits

Doubled Claude Code rate limits and higher Claude Opus API throughput, backed by a SpaceX Colossus 1 compute deal.

Details

  • Claude Code five-hour rate limits doubled for Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans
  • Peak-hour limit reductions removed on Claude Code for Pro and Max users
  • Materially higher per-minute token throughput on Claude Opus API tiers
  • Backed by a deal for all 300+ MW of compute at SpaceX's Colossus 1 data center, deploying within the month

Best for

Claude Code and Claude API users who hit the five-hour rate ceiling on long sessions

When to use it

extended coding runs and high-throughput Opus calls that previously hit caps

Who benefits

Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plan users plus API customers

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