# Anthropic Restores Fable and Deploys Sonnet 5 > Source: > Published: 2026-07-01 08:47:12+00:00 Editorial analysis: Restored access to frontier models and a lower-cost sibling model change the marginal cost and reproducibility calculus for teams running experiments on cutting-edge models. IT-Connect reports that the U.S. Department of Commerce lifted export controls on Anthropic's `Claude Fable 5` and `Claude Mythos 5`, and that Anthropic will restore worldwide access to `Fable 5` from July 1, 2026. IT-Connect also reports Anthropic launched `Claude Sonnet 5`, described as nearly as capable as `Opus 4.8` but less expensive. Per IT-Connect, `Fable 5` will be included at **50%** of weekly usage limits for Pro, Max, Team and some Enterprise plans until July 7, after which access moves to a usage-credits system. IT-Connect adds that `Mythos 5` remains limited to a closed partner circle, with restored access for a set of U.S. organizations after a June 26 government clearance.