Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
 
	   SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2000--Fonix Corp.
(OTCBB: FONX), a leading provider of human-user interface technology
and voice solutions for wireless and mobile devices, Internet and
telephony systems, and vehicle telematics, will exhibit its line of
voice and human-user interface solutions and unveil the 5.0 version of
the Fonix FAAST framework at the annual SpeechTEK Conference on
Nov. 2-3 at the New York Hilton & Towers, 1335 Avenue of the Americas,
New York.
	   Fonix will introduce the FAAST Text-To-Speech (TTS) 5.0 framework,
a new version of the industry-leading Unlimited Vocabulary TTS and
Customized Vocabulary TTS Engines. FAAST version 5.0 offers
multi-channel per TTS process capability for highly scalable,
cost-effective server implementations, and now includes both female
and male voices.
	   Additionally, FAAST 5.0 provides prioritized soundbank selection,
and audio manipulation including pitch, speed, and volume.
	   Fonix participation in the SpeechTEK Conference provides a
showcase for the company's speech technologies, development
environments, and its increased involvement in the rapidly advancing
speech technology market with all of its current and potential
applications.
	   The FAAST framework allows developers to deliver voice and audio
connectivity between intelligent devices including wireless handhelds,
PDAs, servers, desktop computers, cell phones, consumer appliances,
and automobiles.
	   The Fonix SpeechTEK Conference booth will offer demonstrations of
a full range of Fonix-related applications and solutions including
speech recognition and text-to-speech. Furthermore, Lynn Shepherd,
vice president of Product Engineering at Fonix, will represent Fonix
on a panel of experts for the Embedded Systems presentation Friday,
Nov. 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
	   Thomas A. Murdock, president and chief executive officer of Fonix
Corp., expressed, "We look forward to participating in the SpeechTEK
Conference and are excited to introduce Fonix FAAST 5.0 to the speech
applications and voice solutions market. We are extremely pleased with
the innovative, clear, pleasing natural sound, and breadth of features
with our new female voice."
	   The FAAST 5.0 TTS is currently available for Microsoft Windows
95/98, NT, ME, and Windows 2000 operating systems and will be
available on several Unix platforms including Linux. Fonix FAAST 5.0
showcases a feature-rich TTS Development API set that allows consumers
to integrate Text-To-Speech without difficulty. The FAAST API supports
C++, Java, and ActiveX, and is compliant with SAPI 4.0.
	   The FAAST 5.0 product is expected to ship November 2000.
	   Fonix representatives will be available with information and
demonstrations at the SpeechTEK Booth No. 1402.
 
	   About Fonix Corp.
 
	   Fonix Corp. is a leading provider of human-user-interface (HUI)
technology and voice 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.
 
	   Note: The statements released by Fonix Corp. 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. It is important to note that the company's
actual results could differ materially from those in such
forward-looking statements.
	   Risk factors including 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.
 
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	   CONTACT: Fonix Corp., Salt Lake City
	            Sales and Product Information
	            Scott Lindsey, 801/553-6600
	             sales@fonix.com
	            Media Information
	            Whitney Seamons, 801/553-6600
	             mediarel@fonix.com
	            Investor Information
	            Michelle Aamodt, 801/328-0161
	             invrel@fonix.com