# OpenAI GPT‑6 Astra UltraFast mode launches on Amazon Bedrock

> AWS now offers UltraFast, a premium speed tier for GPT‑6 Astra that claims up to six times faster inference at 300 tokens per second.

Oossa · 2026-09-30 · https://oossa.com/en/openai-gpt-6-astra-ultrafast-mode-launches-on-amazon-bedrock

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AWS announced that GPT‑6 Astra from OpenAI is now available with UltraFast mode on Amazon Bedrock. The new tier is aimed at workloads where speed is critical, such as real‑time coding assistants and interactive agents. AWS says the mode can run up to six times faster than the standard API, delivering about 300 tokens per second. Users can enable it through the Bedrock console or its APIs, subject to regional availability and pricing.

## The facts

- UltraFast mode delivers up to 6× faster inference, about 300 tokens per second – OpenAI claim
- Available on Amazon Bedrock as of 2026‑09‑30

## Why it matters

Developers can build latency‑sensitive AI features, like live code helpers, that respond noticeably quicker.

## Sources & references

1. [OpenAI GPT-6 Astra now supports UltraFast mode on Amazon Bedrock](https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/09/openai-gpt-6-astra-ultrafast-on-amazon-bedrock/) – AWS, 2026-09-30

Last updated: 2026-09-30