Amazon launches 1-hour delivery in 2,000 cities - is yours on the list?

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Amazon now has 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options for some items.
• 1-hour delivery is $9.99 for Prime members.
• Eligible items include household essentials and personal care.

Amazon is offering a new super-fast delivery option -- but it's not cheap.

In a post Tuesday, Amazon revealed that customers in more than 2,000 cities now have access to 1-hour and 3-hour delivery for household essentials like paper products, personal care items, and over-the-counter medications.

Prime members will pay $9.99 for 1-hour delivery and $4.99 for 3-hour delivery, while non-Prime customers will pay $19.99 for 1-hour delivery and $14.99 for 3-hour delivery. The service is available seven days a week, and Amazon said items will come from existing same-day fulfillment facilities.

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