This is sad, disappointing news. I'd like to know the reason for this.
I manage multiple Obi devices for my family and friends, and there's no way for me to have local access to the device. Nor can I setup port forwarding on their home networks.
Without this, it is a PITA to debug problems related to AutoAttendant. It is a quick fix to various problems.
I would like to know why this feature was pulled and how can I push for bringing it back.