FONIX (FONX)

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March 19, 2003 18:09

Microsoft Selects Fonix VoiceDial(TM) for Best Application in Microsoft Mobile Solutions Challenge
Fonix VoiceDial Wins in Both 2002 Smartphone and 2002 Pocket PC Phone Edition Platform

SALT LAKE CITY, and NEW ORLEANS, March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fonix Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FONX), a leading provider of speech interface solutions, announced today Microsoft's selection of Fonix VoiceDial(TM) as best application in the Utilities category for both the 2002 Microsoft Smartphone and 2002 Pocket PC Phone Edition devices. The awards were presented to Fonix today in the first annual Microsoft Mobile Solutions Challenge at the 2003 Microsoft Mobility Conference in New Orleans.

"Fonix is proud that Microsoft has recognized how VoiceDial enhances the user experience," said Tim K. Hong, Director Mobile Wireless at Fonix. "This is strong validation of the value VoiceDial brings to mobile operators and handset manufacturers. With no training required and accurate speech recognition, VoiceDial enables users to interact with their device using only their voice. As devices continue to become smaller, more powerful and always connected, speech becomes imperative as a natural interface. Fonix will be actively marketing VoiceDial to customers like T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, Sprint, O2, Samsung, Orange, Siemens, and Hitachi."

The Microsoft Mobility Developer Conference is the premier developer event for building and bringing to market wireless applications for Microsoft Windows(R) powered mobile devices.

VoiceDial reflects Fonix's vision to improve devices in the growing mobile and wireless market with an accurate, intuitive interface-voice, making these smaller devices easier and safer to use. This concept is revolutionary in a market where users must still use small keypads or a stylus to control their PDAs or dial a phone. Solutions like VoiceDial bring the Freedom of Speech(TM) to wireless and mobile, creating a user-intuitive, easier and safer experience.

About Fonix Corporation

Fonix Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FONX) is a leading provider of natural-user interface technology solutions for wireless and mobile devices, Internet and telephony systems, and vehicle telematics. Leading chip manufacturers, independent software and hardware vendors, and Internet content and service providers incorporate Fonix technology to provide their customers with an easier and more convenient user experience. Fonix products, including Text-To-Speech (TTS), Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), and Handwriting Recognition (HWR), provide the most natural communication solutions available. For additional information, visit www.fonix.com , or contact a Fonix representative at [phone].

Investor Contact, Michelle Aamodt, [phone], [e-mail].

Media Contact, Victoria Stirling, [phone], [e-mail]

Note: The statements released by Fonix Corporation 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, include 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. It is important to note that 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.

Fonix and DECtalk are registered trademarks, and iSpeak is a trademark, of Fonix Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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