Can I send and a fax from the Internet?
Yes. There are many services that will let you use the Internet
to send faxes. Some are free while others are pay services.
Some Internet Fax services require that you can send and
receive electronic mail, or that you have Web access. Others
require you to install special software on your computer.
Some services allow you to receive faxes, too. When you
receive a fax at a special number, it is delivered via e-mail
address or available for viewing on the Web. Some commercial
services include bulk faxing and other special features.
How do I receive a fax using Internet Fax?
- An internet Fax provider will provide you with a fax
number.
- You will register your email address.
- When a fax is received at the assigned fax number, it
will be delivered in Adobe Acrobat PDF format to your email
addresses that you have registered.
- A copy of the fax is also available for download
through your account on the Internet Fax provider website.
What do I need to use Internet Fax?
You just need Internet access, an email account, and an
Internet Fax account. You do not need any new hardware and
you do not need to install any fax software.
Can I send multiple documents in one fax?
Yes, some Internet Fax providers allow you to send up to
eight documents in one fax as attachments.
Is an Internet Fax service secure?
Yes, your sent and received faxes are completely private.
Some internet Fax providers use a secure server with SSL
encryption and there is no human interaction with your fax.
Is my Internet Fax number available all the time?
Your Internet Fax number is an "always on, never busy"
number. Your computer does not need to be turned on to
receive faxes. Faxes are stored in your email inbox and online.
Can I distribute faxes with internet fax?
You can send from and receive your faxes to multiple
designated email accounts.
Can I keep my current fax number?
Yes. Call-forward your existing fax number(s) to your new
Internet Fax number or in certain circumstances, you can have
your existing fax number ported to the Internet Fax provider.
Can I use a toll free Internet Fax number outside of USA
or Canada?
No. You can only receive faxes from the US and Canada if you
have a toll-free Internet Fax number. Internet Fax providers
also offers local numbers in select cities in North America.
Do I need to make a long-term commitment with
Internet Fax?
With most Internet Fax providers there are no long-term
contracts to sign and no minimum registration period.
Can I access my Internet Fax account information
online?
Yes. Use the Login button on the Internet Fax provider site to
access your account. Track your fax usage by accessing online
history and billing reports. Verify the delivery status of your
faxes by checking email confirmation notices.
Internet Fax - How Does it Work?
When you subscribe to a Internet Fax service you will get your
own Private fax number. This is your personal fax number
which you can publish on your business cards, email
signatures...etc. Once you get your number people can send a
fax and you received it as an attachment on your email. You
can also send faxes directly from your email by specifying the
destination fax number in the 'To' field.
Internet Fax - Benefits for Small Business
If you are a Small Business or have a Home Office, here some
of the benefits of Online Fax:
- It saves you money and lots of money
- You can eliminate the need for a fax machine and a
fax line
- basically getting rid of all the expenses associated with
a fax machine. This could be amount to savings of up to $50
per month.
- You can fax from multiple separate email addresses.
- It is always on and it never rings .... this is especially
important if you have a home office - it will not ring at night!
- You can fax from anywhere and to multiple
destinations...
Internet Fax - Benefits for Medium and Large Enterprises
For Medium and Large corporations, Internet Fax represents
an opportunity to use the outsourcing business model and
stop investing in fax machine and fax server equipment. The
best way to describe it is by saying - Fax Servers are out and
Internet Fax is in, Fax Machines are out and Internet Fax is in!
Internet Fax services can be deployed in organizations of all
sizes. It also replaces large scale Fax Server deployments. If
you are an IT manager, Online Fax offers the opportunity to
avoid the capital intensive nature of Fax Servers and most
importantly, it eliminates the ongoing maintenance and
support cost of such servers.
Internet Fax services also help organizations meet new privacy
and security requirements such as HIPPA.
How much money can I save by using Internet Fax
The savings can be very significant with Internet Faxing. One
of the major advantages of using an Internet Fax Service is
the money you will save! You can have a reliable and
professional fax service with little or no set-up fees, no extra
phone line, no fax machine purchase - low monthly
maintenance fees or costs. It is estimated that using internet
faxing saves 85% on up front costs and 34% on monthly
costs of traditional faxing.
What do I need to use Internet Fax?
All you need is Internet access, an email account, and an
account with an Internet Fax Provider You do not need any
new hardware and you do not need to install any fax software.
Can I use Internet Fax with High Speed Access?
Yes. Internet Fax works over any internet access line including
Dialup access and wireless access. If you have DSL or Cable
Modem high speed access, you can send and receive faxes
over the Internet without a fax machine or a phone line. All
you have to do is subscribe to an Internet Fax provider.
If I get Internet Fax will I still need a fax machine?
No. With Internet Fax you will not need a fax machine or a
telephone line.
Can I use Internet Fax with Treo?
Yes. but.... You can send and receive faxes from your Treo
with an email-to-fax/fax-to-email Internet Fax service
provider. Some providers require you to download a print
driver to be able to send a fax, in this case you cannot use
your Treo. Pick a provider that does not require you to
download a driver. MyFax works with your Treo.
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