05.06.2007 17:15:00

BroadVoice Enters Into Agreement with WorldGate to Purchase Ojo(TM) Personal Video Phones

WorldGate Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: WGAT), a leading provider of personal video phones and associated technology, and BroadVoice Inc, a leading provider of high-quality, feature-rich broadband phone services to consumers and businesses, today announced that they have entered into an agreement to utilize WorldGate’s OjoTM and OjoTM Shadow personal video phones provisioned with WorldGate’s new service provider software package. The initial order is expected to ship within the next few weeks. The new software enhancements have permitted BroadVoice to easily provision their Ojo personal video phones on their technology platforms, enhancing their capabilities and increasing their speed to market. The enhancements also provide for Ojos purchased by BroadVoice customers to immediately enjoy the Ojo personal video experience utilizing an automated activation process. This will give BroadVoice the ability to maintain standard inventory and reduce the need for and cost of unique inventory. The companies have also agreed to work together to develop marketing approaches that will allow customers to take advantage of the full array of features and services offered by BroadVoice. "We have been working with WorldGate on their new service provider package to define the best user experience, and found that the Ojo personal video phone connected to the BroadVoice network outperformed our expectations in all respects,” said Les Berry, President of BroadVoice. "The Ojo will allow us to enhance our product offering, and give BroadVoice a competitive advantage with both consumers and businesses.” BroadVoice is focused on maintaining high quality across their open access Voice-over-IP (VoIP) communications network. With their "bring your own device” plans, customers can choose from the broadest possible selection of VoIP communication gear, including IP phones, softphones and phone systems. "The opportunity to align Ojo with such a well-respected and strong player in the new world of communications is another major step for Ojo,” said Hal Krisbergh, Chairman and CEO of WorldGate Communications. "BroadVoice’s market penetration and customer base can be a key driver for sales of the Ojo video phone.” Mr. Krisbergh continued, "We are also extremely excited that our new service provider package was instrumental in accelerating our ability to conclude negotiations with BroadVoice and schedule immediate shipments.” Ojo is the first broadband video phone to feature a friendly and intuitive display that facilitates realistic, face-to-face, personal communication experiences over DSL and cable broadband networks. Ojo is connecting families, friends, colleagues and their customers in 56 countries worldwide. More information on WorldGate and Ojo Personal Video Phones can be accessed at www.WGATE.com. About WorldGate Communications Inc. WorldGate Communications, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes the Ojo line of personal video phones. Ojo personal video phones offer high quality, real-time, two-way video communications with video messaging. The Ojo video phones are designed to conform to industry standard protocols and utilize enhancements to the latest technology for voice and video compression to achieve superior quality at data rates as low as 100 Kbps. WorldGate has been awarded a patent for its distinctive design and has other patents pending for its specialized technology. This unique combination of functional design, advanced technology and use of broadband networks provides real-time video communication experiences that bring families and friends closer together, and for the first time provides consumers with a high-quality, affordable video phone. WorldGate is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol WGAT. WorldGate and Ojo are trademarks of WorldGate Service Inc. Any other trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners. About BroadVoice Inc. BroadVoice is the leading provider of high quality, feature-rich broadband phone services to consumers and businesses. BroadVoice VoIP phone service allows thousands of customers in the United States and more than 120 other countries to use their broadband Internet connection to make and receive phone calls anywhere in the world. Customers benefit from unlimited domestic and international calling and a suite of 25 basic and advanced features for one low monthly price. Founded in December 2003, BroadVoice is a privately held company based in Billerica, MA. For more information, visit www.broadvoice.com.

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