New Football Videogame Featuring Fonix VoiceIn Hits Retail Shelves Today; First Videogame Shipped with Voice Recognition on Three Gaming Platforms

Business Wire, June 20, 2006

SALT LAKE CITY -- Fonix Speech Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fonix Corp. (OTCBB: FNIX) specializing in embedded speech interfaces for mobile devices, handheld electronic products and systems and processors, announces the availability of the first videogame of 2006 featuring the Fonix VoiceIn(R) Game Edition voice recognition interface for the Xbox(R), PlayStation(R)2 and PC platforms.

Available in retail outlets today is the first-ever videogame to feature Fonix's voice command and control functionality on three gaming platforms. Game developers incorporated Fonix VoiceIn to provide players with a speech interface to control certain aspects of game play. With the use of a headset, players can direct game play, including commands to the players, with their voice.

"Today's game release is a significant event for Fonix as it's the first time we've seen a videogame simultaneously released on all three major gaming platforms," said Tim K. Hong, vice president of games, Fonix Speech. "It's exciting for Fonix to see the results when creative game developers incorporate our voice recognition technology in fun, new ways. Football and other team sports games are a perfect way to use voice recognition and increase the excitement and realism of the game environment for players."

For more information about Fonix VoiceIn(R) Game Edition, visit www.fonix.com, or call 801-553-6600 and say "Games."

About Fonix Speech Inc.

Fonix Speech Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fonix Corp. that currently offers voice technology solutions for mobile/wireless devices; interactive videogames, toys and appliances; computer telephony systems; the assistive market and automotive telematics.

About Fonix

Fonix Corp., based in Salt Lake City, is an innovative communications and technology company that provides integrated telecommunications services and value-added speech technologies through Fonix Telecom Inc., LecStar Telecom Inc. and Fonix Speech Inc. 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."

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