September 18, 2003 SEATTLE, Wa - Cognigen Networks, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CGNW), the Seattle based Internet-enabled marketer of communications services, reseller and facilities based carrier, announced the introduction of three new services. ShopforVPN for business customers and organizations requiring VPN voice and data services; CogniFast, a discount -- priced dial-up Internet access service, and TollFreeISP(TM), for prepaid global Internet access.

In bringing ShopforVPN to market, Cognigen has collaborated with Telarus, Inc. of Fountain Valley, California, developer of ShopForVPN.com, a service powered by GeoQuote(TM). This service is an Internet portal offering real-time delivery of price and availability estimates to prospective VPN and DSL clients. "The real-time shopping model works very effectively while it significantly diversifies our position within the marketplace served by our agents," commented Tony Sgroi, president of Cognigen Resale Division. "ShopforVPN is a very well conceived web interface that enables prospective business customers to simplify their experience in accessing and successfully using very complicated databases. We are pleased to provide this straightforward process for the price-conscious customer to facilitate their signing up for our VPN service through ShopforVPN.com. Now Cognigen agents will be able to earn commissions on both the referral and sale of high-end DS1, DS3, VPN, and other large-ticket business products."

"Obtaining reliable pricing has been a significant barrier for customers seeking VPN digital transmission links from their network to a remote destination. Accurate cost determination is very sensitive to the geographic location of each customer with relation to the carriers' physical equipment. Our software is able to calculate the distance from any location in the continental United States to any of our providers' Points of Presence (POPs). From there, we use proprietary and patented pricing algorithms to convert the distance into a price," explained Adam Edwards, CEO of ShopforVPN.

About Cognigen

Cognigen Networks, Inc. based in Seattle, Washington, offers a wide range of telecommunication services and related technology products via its Web site, www.cognigen.com. Cognigen's robust marketing engine harnesses distribution channels featuring a prominent Internet presence, a network of independent agents and several affiliate groups, each having their own customized Web site. Cognigen's agent initiated sales as well as those generated directly off its main website are fulfilled via proprietary software utilizing the Internet. Cognigen resells the services of industry leaders such as AT&T Wireless, Sprint, Verizon, CNM Network, Talk America and Speakeasy. Cognigen operates a wholly owned subsidiary, Cognigen Switching Technologies (CST), based in San Luis Obispo, California, and Cognigen Resale Division (CRD), based in Seattle. CST is an FCC licensed international and interstate facilities based carrier. Cognigen is a licensed reseller of long distance telephone service in 47 states. CST is licensed as a CLEC in 3 states. Additionally, within this client base, CST currently serves more than 50,000 proprietary subscriber accounts with more than 110,000 users. Since September of 1999, Cognigen has sold, on behalf of its vendors and for its own account, services and products to approximately 750,000 customers worldwide.

About ShopforT1.com

ShopforVPN.com provides real-time VPN price quoting through it's patent-pending GeoQuote technology, offering business shoppers a unique opportunity to access instant pricing and availability information for over 12 broadband data and voice service providers. ShopforVPN.com also offers complimentary consulting from licensed and trained ShopforT1.com independent agents. These agents specialize in assisting customers understand the many telecommunications offerings and coordinate the sale of communication services that best meet their needs and budget requirements. The company's Web site is www.ShopforVPN.com. Telephone: 801-523-2100 x201

Adam Edwards, CEO
aedwards@shopfort1.com

Patrick Oborn, CTO
poborn@shopfort1.com

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