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Fonix Telecom Completes Deployment of Next Generation IP Network with Lucent Technologies Solution; Fonix Telecom Delivering Fonix Fone(TM) to Residential and Business Customers across New VoIP Infrastructure

ATLANTA & MURRAY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)----Fonix Telecom, a subsidiary of Fonix Corp. (OTC BB: FNIX), an integrated telecommunications provider, and Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) today announced the completion of Fonix's next generation IP network. Fonix Telecom began delivering new VoIP services, known as Fonix Fone(tm), to customers across the new infrastructure earlier this month.

Lucent's voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) solution, including the Lucent Compact Switch, provides Fonix Telecom, a Competitive Local Exchange Network (CLEC), a facilities-based network platform enabling them to simultaneously support traditional voice subscribers and new VoIP customers. This network platform also enables Fonix to migrate from its dependency upon the ILEC's (incumbent local exchange carrier) unbundled network elements-platform (UNE-P) and reseller business model.

With the Lucent Compact Switch, Fonix Telecom will be in a position to offer VoIP services with Fonix Fone, for residential and business customers. Fonix Fone customers will have enhanced calling features, remote office capabilities, web portal functionality and full E911 capabilities. These enhanced services combined with superior network operations and customer service will enable Fonix Telecom to move solidly in the VoIP market place.

Lucent Worldwide Services provided 24x7 Remote Technical Support (RTS) and Repair and Exchange Services (RES) on the VoIP equipment during the deployment.

With its new business model as a facilities-based CLEC, Fonix Telecom expects to decrease its costs and increase its revenues, while at the same time adding the capability to maintain end-to-end control of customer services and improve time-to-market for next-generation products like VoIP. Additionally, Fonix Telecom will simplify network operations and ensure substantial growth potential for future IP-based services. Lucent Worldwide Services will provide maintenance services.

"The successful deployment of the Lucent Compact Switch will not only help us increase our revenues and margins, but also will help greatly reduce our expenses. This in itself will further enable us to deliver cost-effective telecommunications services to existing and new customers," said Dale Smith, vice president and general manager of Fonix Telecom. "By working with Lucent we were able to grow and enhance our network without disrupting our ability to provide high-quality customer service."

"Fonix Telecom will be able to further expand its portfolio of products in the Southeast," said Gerry Cafaro, vice president of sales for Lucent. "We look forward to continuing our work with Fonix Telecom in implementing our best-in-class technology to evolve their business and product offerings."

The Lucent Compact Switch also can serve as a building block to an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network that can enable blended lifestyle services, providing carriers a clear path to an IMS architecture.

About Fonix Telecom

Fonix Telecom, Inc. provides a full array of voice, data, long-distance and Internet telephone services utilizing traditional lines as well as next-generation networks such as Voice Over Internet Protocol and Broadband Over Power Lines. Some services are provided through separate wholesale agreements. Fonix Telecom www.fonixtelecom.com is wholly owned subsidiary of Fonix Corp. and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit www.fonix.com for more information, or call [phone].

About Fonix

Based in Salt Lake City, UT, Fonix Corp. is an innovative communications and technology company that provides integrated telecommunications services and value-added speech technologies through Fonix Telecom Inc. and The Fonix Speech Group. The combination of interactive speech technology and integrated telecommunications services allows Fonix to provide customers with comprehensive cost-effective solutions to enhance and expand their communications needs. Visit www.fonix.com for more information, or call 801 553-6600 and say "Sales."

About Lucent Technologies

Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, visit www.lucent.com.

Statements released by Fonix that are not purely historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company's expectations, hopes, intentions and strategies for the future. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business prospects and performance. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Risk factors include general economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors as discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. The Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements contained in this release.

Lucent Technologies Denise Panyik-Dale, 410-290-5572 (office) 410-215-4716 (mobile) [e-mail] OR Mike Alva, 510-747-5148 (office) 510-449-1902 (mobile) [e-mail] OR Fonix Investor Relations: John Nesbett/Gino De Jesus, 212-825-3210 [e-mail] OR Media: Sally Martin, 212-825-3210 OR Fonix: Elizabeth Sweeten, 801-553-6600 [e-mail]

08/10/2005 07:02 ET

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