Bell launches "Virtual Torch" to celebrate the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch
Relay
Canadians can share the spirit by downloading the Bell Virtual Torch for their computers or mobile phones
The Bell Virtual Torch is a symbolic representation of the actual Olympic Flame, which was lit this morning by the power of the sun in Olympia,
"The Bell Virtual Torch, like the Olympic Flame, is unique and offers Canadians the opportunity to share in the Olympic experience by carrying the flame on their computers or mobile phones," said Loring Phinney, Vice President, Corporate and Olympic Marketing for Bell. "As the Exclusive Telecommunications Partner to the
Starting today, the Bell Virtual Torch will be available to download as a screen saver or as wallpaper for any mobile phone. The Bell Virtual Torch is an animated .gif file and is available on the Bell
Bell customers can also text the word "torch" or "flambeau" to 2044 to receive instructions on how to download the Bell Virtual Torch. Anyone who downloads the Bell Virtual Torch can share it with others by simply forwarding the received text message (standard text and data fees apply).
Throughout the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, Canadians will also be able to visit a special
During the 2010 Winter Games, every image you see on television, every story read around the world and every real-time score transmitted will traverse a communications solution designed by Bell. Bell's dedicated 2010 Olympic network will deliver the Games to
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For further information: Jeff Meerman, Bell Media Relations, (604) 678-7377, 1-888-482-0809, [email protected]
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