‘In a 5G world, this is 3G’: Desis react after Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announces 1-hour delivery in US
Amazon has announced an expansion of its quick delivery services in the US, introducing 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options across several cities. The move has sparked reactions from Indian users who compared it to India’s already booming quick commerce space.Amazon US introduced 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options across several cities. (Representational image/Unsplash)Sharing the update on X, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the new service is designed to solve everyday last-minute needs. “Everyone knows what it’s like to scramble to get something done. Missing ingredients before people come over for dinner. Packing school lunches for the morning. Needing new headphones for tomorrow’s flight,” he wrote.He added that the service will cover over 90,000 products, including groceries, cleaning supplies and electronics. “Teams across Amazon have been working to solve those problems, and today we’re introducing 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options on over 90,000 products—everything from paper towels and cleaning supplies to electronics. One-hour delivery is available in hundreds of cities and towns, and 3-hour delivery in over 2,000…with more coming. Should be a big help,” Jassy said.(Also Read:
