The Pope will send daily text messages to young people during World Youth Day and Telstra is providing the technology to send his message.
Pope Benedict XVI will send text messages of hope and inspiration directly to pilgrims, reaching young people in their social space.
Telstra will provide voice, data, mobile, broadband and broadcast services to WYD08, connecting 8000 volunteers, 2000 clergy, 3000 media and an anticipated 225,000 pilgrims to more than 700 locations around the greater Sydney area.
Telstra services planned for WYD08 include:
- Daily inspirational text messages from Pope Benedict XVI
- Digital Prayer Walls at event sites
- Hosting the official WYD08 online social networking site, XT3.com
- Telstra precincts - on the ground interactive centre’s including wireless internet, green screen studios, commemorative WYD08 photo messaging and music downloads.
- Next G™ Regional Catechesis webcasting