Ojo to go VoIP-o
by Ryan Block 
posted Mar 14th 2006 at 4:23PM
The Ojo name may be going the way of the dodo after getting cut loose by
Moto, but it seems like WorldGate Communications wants to keep selling the device and service as long as possible, and
are adding VoIP support make it a little more attractive and versatile. WorldGate, who are handling all things Ojo
these days, announced VoIP support for the device, which is a welcome addition -- so long as they decide to make it
compatible with all the major standards and services. For example, if WorldGate were to add SIP, Skype, Vonage, CallVantage, etc. support to the device, we could actually see
people plunking down for one; the Ojo could easily be the swiss army knife of consumer Internet communications devices.
But somehow we have a feeling WorldGate will want be behind the wheel on the VoIP, and service will keep status quo
with voice being bound by their own proprietary system.
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
zuhair @ Mar 14th 2006 6:07PM
"who're" - there's a contraction you just don't see often enough.
fLeShTwIsTeR @ Mar 14th 2006 11:06PM
Does anyone ever proof read these things?
(`..-> fLeShTwIsTeR
Michael Gough @ Mar 15th 2006 10:40PM
I agree - If WorldGate were to add Vonage, Skype and others, it would be a VERY good thing. ACN already offers it as an option for their Video telephone VoIP option and it would be good to have a device that would allow a non computer user to use Skype Video Calls, say Grandma and Grandpa...
Way to go WorldGate.
Michael Gough
Author - Video Conferencing over IP' by Syngress Press.
Michael Gough @ Mar 15th 2006 10:46PM
It would be nice for WorldGate to add support for Vonage and other VoIP providers like the VoIP Provider ACN already does for the Ojo.
To have Skype use Ojo would be wonderful so that Grandma could have a Video Call with a computer user - me for example and not have to use the computer.
The Ojo does NOT connect to the television as other Video Telephones do.. a drawback. WorldGate also lowered the price this week by $100 and added a $150 rebate. They also have a new unit without a Cordless phone called the 'Ojo Shadow' for $100 less than the Ojo.
Way to go WorldGate !!!
Michael Gough
Author - 'Video Conferencing over IP' by Syngress Press.
John @ Mar 16th 2006 3:37PM
Yeah but the chic on the phone is seriously HOT!!!
Troy @ Mar 28th 2006 4:19PM
What's this about "adding Vonage"? My Ojo works with Vonage just fine. Just plug it into the cable modem and say "hi" to Mom.Get your facts right people.