Vonage Beta Testing New Ambit VOIP Gateway

Consumer VOIP service Vonage is beta testing a new, self-described “cool and sleek, yet simplistic and approachable” gateway device produced by Ambit. The device, an Ambit VDV21, includes a LCD screen that displays caller ID and voicemail notifications. The hope, Vonage says in an email, is that it will “inspire consumers to proudly display their Vonage router rather than hide it under their desk.” It is not yet listed on their product page.

It sounds like they’re taking a page out of Ooma’s playbook. Ooma offers users a much more compelling VOIP device as part of their service; it includes a speaker, voicemail controls and other features. Ooma is also free once the hardware is purchased.

The Vonage gateway also includes other features - see the email sent to us below. If you’d like to test it, they are offering a month of free service during the test, plus a credit of $30 on your Vonage account. You must return the device at the end of the month, however. Sign up here.

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