riceAmazon.com Inc. is in talks with wireless carriers about plans to offer low-cost or free cell phone service to Prime members in the United States. A person familiar with the matter said.
According to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because it is inside information, the company hasVerizon Communications andT-Mobile US,We are negotiating with Dish Network to provide the communication network at the lowest possible price. For Prime members, the aim is to offer cellular service for $10 a month, or in some cases, for free.
Talks have been going on for 6-8 weeks,AT&T has also participated, one of the people said. It could take a few more months before the service goes live, and the plan could go away altogether, he said.
“We are always looking to add more benefits for Prime members, but we have no plans to add wireless at this time,” an Amazon spokeswoman said in a statement. Verizon and Dish declined to comment.
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2023-06-02 13:08:32
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