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Press Release

Dr. Afarin Bellisario, Sc.D., Joins Fonix Corp. as Vice President

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2001--Fonix Corp. (OTC BB: FONX - news), a leading provider of human-user interface technology solutions for wireless and mobile devices, Internet and telephony systems, and vehicle telematics, Monday announced the appointment of Dr. Afarin O. Bellisario, Sc.D., as a vice president.

Bellisario brings more than 20 years of international experience in strategic relations, business development, and high-level management at multiple software and technology companies.

Bellisario most recently spent several years at Intel, where her last assignment was with Intel Capital, investing in wireless and handheld areas and devising strategy for investing in interactive entertainment.

Prior to her time at Intel, Bellisario spent over seven years with Analog Devices in various executive positions, including senior strategy manager, product line manager of strategic accounts, and international business development manager. While with Analog, she conceived a number of highly successful products and product families, specifically in the wireless and handheld arenas.

Other prior experience includes senior positions at Bolt, Beranek & Newman Communication Inc., and Wang Laboratories. Bellisario received her bachelor's and master's of science from New York Polytechnic, earned her MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, and was awarded her doctor of science degree in acoustics and signal processing from the School of Engineering at MIT.

``I am joining Fonix at an ideal time, and look forward to participating in and contributing to the growth that the company will experience in the future,'' said Bellisario. ``I know that customers and partners are pleased with Fonix speech solutions.''

``Afarin's extensive international and strategic experience and leadership skills make her a natural fit for Fonix,'' said Thomas A. Murdock, president and chief executive officer of Fonix Corp. ``I am confident that she will provide an invaluable service in further developing the presence of Fonix in the voice application marketplace.''

About Fonix Corp.

Fonix Corp. is a leading provider of human-user-interface (HUI) technology and 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), can be easily implemented on multiple microprocessors and operating systems, and provide the most natural communication solutions available. For more information visit www.fonix.com or call 801/553-6600.

-- Lars (lars@yahoo.com), January 24, 2001

Answers

Lars, you miserable slut. Under the guise of promoting female achievement, you are once again pumping one of your sleazy stocks. I am reporting you to the FEC.

-- (who_let_the_dogs_out@who.who), January 24, 2001.

I'm hooked on Fonix...

-- Uncle Bob (unclb0b@aol.com), January 25, 2001.

Did anyone find this phrase, "investing in wireless and handheld areas" an interesting new technology. Hmmmm

Handheld, oh the pictures that brings to mind. Or maybe it's just me. I need to go to that website.

-- Maria (anon@ymous.com), January 25, 2001.