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Leaks suggest that Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is planning to launch his own mobile phone service in 2026.
The scoop comes via Business Insider, which reviewed an internal pitch deck showing one of YouTubeβs biggest stars eyeing a move into the telecommunications industry. Itβs just one of several ambitious ideas from Donaldson and his team to expand the ever-growing MrBeast empire, alongside pitches for everything from a creator platform to financial services.
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According to Business Insider, Donaldson isnβt expected to build a phone network from scratch. Instead, the service would likely be a white-label venture β branded with MrBeast trademarks but powered by an established carrier like Verizon or T-Mobile. This setup, known as an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), has become a popular side hustle among celebrities. Ryan Reynolds famously co-owned Mint Mobile before selling it to T-Mobile for $1.35 billion.
A leap into telecom may sound unusual, but it fits with Donaldsonβs ongoing push to diversify beyond media. His brand already spans a successful chocolate line, Feastables; the packaged lunch competitor Lunchy; and the ghost kitchen chain MrBeast Burger.
For MrBeast, the phone in your pocket could be the next frontier. And if even a fraction of his more than 400 million subscribers get on board, it could mean massive profit in the future.
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