<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Amazon is expanding Same-Day and Next-Day delivery services to over 4,000 small cities and towns across rural U.S.</li><li>This expansion aims to bring fast Prime delivery service to millions of customers in various rural areas.</li><li>The e-commerce giant plans to invest over $4 billion to triple the size of its delivery network by 2026.</li><li>The investment is driven by a growing demand for quicker delivery from rural customers who have limited online shopping options.</li><li>Amazon aims to create more jobs in rural communities, including 170 positions at delivery stations and driving opportunities.</li><li>The number of items delivered the same day or next day in the U.S. has increased by over 30% compared to the same period last year.</li><li>In 2024, Amazon delivered over 9 billion items using the faster delivery services.</li><li>The announcement coincides with Amazon's upcoming Prime Day event, set to take place from July 8 to July 11.</li></ul>

Amazon to spend over $4B to expand Prime delivery to rural communities in the US

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