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 give 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. You can send your faxes to a maximum of 9 destinations by email or via the web to 50 destinations at one time.

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' filed.

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 from up to 3 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!

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 High Speed Access?

Yes. Internet Fax works over any internet access line including Dialup access and wireless. If you have ADSL or Cable Modem high speed access, you can send a 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 send multiple documents at the same time using Internet Fax?

Yes in most cases. Some Internet Fax providers allow to send send up to eight documents to a single or multiple destinations.

Can use Internet Fax with Trio?

Yes. but.... You can send and receive faxes from your Trio 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 Trio. Pick a provider that does not require you to download a driver. MyFax works with your Trio.