Amazon Prime already offers some sweet benefits, such as early access to Lightning Deals, free two-day shipping, Prime Video, and even Prime Music for streaming free music. If this wasn’t enough, Amazon is now reportedly planning to offer free cell phone service to Prime members in the US. The tech giant apparently held negotiations with Verizon, T-Mobile, Dish, and AT&T about using their networks for its proposed service.
Amazon apparently in talks with major US carriers
According to Bloomberg, Amazon is negotiating with multiple US-based carriers to offer cheap (around $10/month) or even free phone service to Prime customers. The company is reported to be in talks with the three major US carriers— Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. The report states that the negotiations have been going on for the last six to eight weeks and Amazon is yet to make any solid decision. This might suggest the plan could be scrapped if the negotiations don’t go as planned.
Even if everything goes right, it’ll likely be a while before this potential offering comes to the market, says Bloomberg. Details about this free cellular service are limited and we are not sure if it will be the same as what Verizon and other carriers offer in the US. The new perk, if becomes a reality, could motivate a lot of customers to stick to Prime.
Amazon is yet to make any official announcement, in fact, the company has denied any plans of developing a cellular service (Via XDA). Further, a Verizon spokesperson told TechCrunch that the company is “not in negotiation with Amazon regarding the resale of the nation’s best and most reliable wireless network. Our company is always open to new and potential opportunities, but we have nothing to report at this time.”
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