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How Do Fax By Email Services Work?

Written By Communication on Thursday, November 17, 2011 | 12:35 AM

As you probably know by now, fax by email services have become extremely popular with modern companies and businesses. This new way of online faxing uses your computer, your web connection and your current email system to send and receive all your faxes. It is a simple form of "cloud computing" where your faxing requirements or chores are outsourced to a third party provider or server.

How Do They Work?

Anyone can simply sign up for these services and receive your own local or toll-free fax number. Some providers will also let you "port" your current fax number so there is no disruption in your business communications. Monthly fees run on average around $8 to $10, but shop around because there are more affordable services which you can acquire. When you want to send a fax you can simply log on to your online account and send your fax from there. Or you can use your email program to send or receive your faxes. Remember, your faxes are sent/received as email attachments, mostly as a Tif or Pdf file.

There are many reasons why these new email fax services have taken hold. Mainly, this is a much cheaper way to do all your faxing because your costs are much lower, especially your start-up costs which are next to nil. Since you don't have to buy a fax machine and more importantly, you don't have to install or maintain a separate dedicated fax phone line with email faxing because everything is done online. You also don't have the ongoing expense of buying all those papers, inks and toners.

Why Use A Fax By Email Service?

Perhaps, one of the biggest benefits, is the simple convenience. Faxing via email is extremely convenient since it can be done with a few clicks of the mouse. Simply log into your online account, place in the fax number you wish to contact and send your fax as an email attachment. You can also send your fax directly through your email system, but contact your provider on exactly how this is done. In addition, many providers let you download a free desktop application which you can use to send and receive all your faxes from your computer desktop.

Since all of these services are web based, you can use any portable device for your faxing, as long as that device is connected to the web. These days with cell phones, iPads, netbooks, laptops and smart phones... it shouldn't be too difficult for you to fax anywhere at anytime. This makes your business totally reachable or accessible around the clock, regardless of where you, your employees or your clients are located.

Lastly, these new email services are seen as very eco-friendly, since you don't have to waste valuable resources such as all those papers, inks and toners. Plus, there's no need to waste energy by having a fax machine running 24/7 with this new way of faxing. As you plainly see, these fax by email services are very easy on the environment.

Overall, going with this new modern way of faxing, seems like the right way to proceed. You will have an easier, more convenient way to fax that is a lot cheaper than traditional faxing. You will also have a portable faxing system which can be accessed at any time and any where. An eco-friendly way to fax that will save valuable natural resources. What more could you ask for, but like all business decisions, it's your call?

By Titus Hoskins

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