# BeMobile, Inc

> BeMobile is a family-run Verizon Authorized Retailer that started as a single storefront in Grand Forks, North Dakota in 2000 and grew into a coast-to-coast chain of more than 100 neighborhood wireless stores. It sells phones, plans, accessories and business internet the way it always has: face to face, with staff who set up your device, move your photos and answer the bill questions the app never does.

- **Founded:** 2000
- **Headquarters:** Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- **Founders:** Bob Mullen (Co-founder (Northstar Telecom, 2000)), Jim Hansen (Co-founder (Northstar Telecom, 2000))
- **Team size:** Approximately 250-260+ employees (welcomed 150+ new team members in December 2025 as store count reached 118)
- **Products:** Verizon Wireless Devices, Verizon Wireless Plans, BeMobile Business Solutions, Home & Business Internet, Device Setup & Data Transfer
- **Notable:** Grew from a single Grand Forks store in 2000 to 118 locations across 12+ states by December 2025, Named Verizon Agent of the Year in 2022 and 2023, Named a Prairie Business '50 Best Places to Work' (2022)

## Products & services

- **Verizon Wireless Devices** — The latest smartphones and devices from Apple, Samsung, Google and Motorola, plus premium accessories, sold and set up in-store.
- **Verizon Wireless Plans** — Postpaid and prepaid Verizon service plans, activations, upgrades and account management with local, in-person support.
- **BeMobile Business Solutions** — Dedicated business account teams offering mobile phones, business internet, phone insurance, accessories and annual account reviews for local companies.
- **Home & Business Internet** — Verizon home internet and business connectivity solutions sold and supported through neighborhood stores.
- **Device Setup & Data Transfer** — In-store setup, data and photo transfer, troubleshooting and tech advice - the service layer around every device sale.

## Achievements

- Grew from a single Grand Forks store in 2000 to 118 locations across 12+ states by December 2025
- Named Verizon Agent of the Year in 2022 and 2023
- Named a Prairie Business '50 Best Places to Work' (2022)
- Completed zero layoffs or furloughs during the 2020 pandemic
- Donated over $1 million in school supplies across 10 annual backpack giveaways
- CEO Brady Hansen named a Prairie Business Magazine 2025 Leaders & Legacies Honoree
- Acquired The Digital Store (12 Illinois locations) in 2025

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — Reached 118 locations nationwide and welcomed 150+ new team members through end-of-year store openings.
- **2025-09** — Completed acquisition of The Digital Store and its 12 central-Illinois Verizon retail locations, effective September 1, 2025.
- **2025-05** — Celebrated its 25th anniversary while operating 89 stores and targeting roughly 100 locations by year-end, with anniversary promotions including bill credits and small-business grants.

## Links

- Website: https://bemobile.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bemobileinc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemobileinc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemobileinc/

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Last updated: 2026-08-20