Here’s how Amazon Prime is changing delivery nationwide

June 28, 2025

Savvy shoppers living in small towns across the country will be happy to know Amazon announced this week it is expanding same-day and next-day delivery to more than 4,000 smaller cities and rural areas by year’s end.

“Everybody loves fast delivery. So, whether you live in Monmouth, Iowa or in downtown Los Angeles, now you’re going to have the same fantastic Amazon customer experience: the ability to get the wide variety of items you need to keep your household running every day, delivered the same or next day,” Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, said in a statement.

The mega online retailer said it’s investing more than $4 billion to triple the size of its delivery network by 2026.

The company states that AI technology is helping Amazon predict “local customer preferences, so we can stock popular items alongside products curated for specific communities.”

“This expansion is about transforming daily life for rural customers, who typically face limited delivery options when shopping online,” said Amazon in a statement.

The company claims its investments in rural communities, will save customers time and money regardless of where they live, from North Padre Island, Texas and Asbury, Iowa to Lewes, Delaware and Fort Seneca, Ohio.

Benefits for Prime members include unlimited free same-day delivery when spending over $25 at checkout.

“One of the biggest benefits of this expansion is the option for customers to shop our everyday essentials, which encompass a vast selection of affordable groceries and household goods. These items are speed-critical, and when customers need them, they often want them delivered as soon as possible. No one wants to wait two days to receive paper towels, diapers, or dog food when they’ve run out,” said Amazon.