Fax From Your Computer
by Matt Gerchow
You can fax from your computer directly and save time and money while doing so. Online companies now exist that make this possible. You contract with them to get a fax number and address. Then you send your faxes as email attachments. The fax recipients phone number is combined with the fax providers online address in this way 12345657890faxprovider.com. This is copied into the address line of the email and then sent. The fax company then handles the fax as you instruct. It may be sent immediately or at a time you choose. Multiple recipients can be selected. When you receive a fax on your new fax number it will be forwarded directly to your email inbox.
What are the costs?
That is the beauty of plan. You will actually save money. Some plans cost less than 10 per month, including your fax number. You will save more than that by canceling your fax landline. You also avoid long distance charges. The cost of upkeep and supplies for your fax machine are eliminated entirely. There are many service providers and plans, depending on how many faxes you send and receive each month. Many offer free service trials, such as RingCentral. You will be reducing paper use by choosing to fax from your computer.
Are there any restrictions?
There are monthly page restrictions for some plans. Choose a plan that is right for your level of fax management. You will be able to manage your faxes entirely online including storage. You can combine all your communications in your email site and access them from any location, 24 hours a day. By setting up notification by cell phone, you will never miss an important email, voice mail or fax. By going digital, you will help the environment, save money and maximize your efficiency at the same time.
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What are the costs?
That is the beauty of plan. You will actually save money. Some plans cost less than 10 per month, including your fax number. You will save more than that by canceling your fax landline. You also avoid long distance charges. The cost of upkeep and supplies for your fax machine are eliminated entirely. There are many service providers and plans, depending on how many faxes you send and receive each month. Many offer free service trials, such as RingCentral. You will be reducing paper use by choosing to fax from your computer.
Are there any restrictions?
There are monthly page restrictions for some plans. Choose a plan that is right for your level of fax management. You will be able to manage your faxes entirely online including storage. You can combine all your communications in your email site and access them from any location, 24 hours a day. By setting up notification by cell phone, you will never miss an important email, voice mail or fax. By going digital, you will help the environment, save money and maximize your efficiency at the same time.
Test drive RingCentral and fax free for 30 days