Amazon Bringing Same-Day Delivery To 'Millions' of Rural Customers

Amazon today announced its intention to bring same-day and next-day delivery to 'tens of millions' of people who live in live in smaller towns by the end of 2026. From a report: Speedier deliveries will be available to residents 'in more than 4,000 smaller cities, towns, and rural communities,' the company said in a press release Tuesday.

Items categorized as 'everyday essentials,' including groceries, beauty products, household goods, or pet food, will now be available to small town or rural customers for same-day or next-day delivery. If they are Prime subscribers (currently $14.99 a month or $139 annually), they get unlimited free same-day delivery when spending over $25 at checkout.

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