How to set up an Internet or online fax service?
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        How To Set Up Online Fax? 


         While online faxing has become very popular, especially for small business
         owners and for those who work at home, many still don't know exactly what
         you have to do to set up fax online.

         Basically, the process is quite painless and can be done within a few
         minutes. This is, assuming you have a computer which is connected to the
         Internet or you have some other mobile device which has web access.

         Mainly because online fax is simply using your email system and your
         web connection to send and receive all your faxes. Everything is handled
         through the web and your email system. 
								
         In order to use online fax, you have to sign up to an Internet fax service
         provider who will give you your own fax number - either local or Toll-free.
         In some cases, a provider will let you "port" your current fax number into
         their system, but there is usally a charge for doing this.

         You are given an online account/interface where you can log in and check 
         your faxes. You can also send your faxes from here. Your faxes are sent as 
         email attachments (Tiff or Pdf formatis) usually.

         Signing up or getting an online fax account or number is quite simple. Most
         these fax services have free 30 Day Trials which you can use to check out
         their service. In any case, signing up to any of these fax service providers
         will only take a few minutes.

         Some providers take credit cards, while others use PayPal as a means of payment. 
         Rates for getting or using an online fax service usually run on average around $10
         a month which will give you around 300 faxes (incoming and outgoing) and if you
         go over the number of free faxes each month - you will be charged extra - on average
         around 5 to 10 cents a fax. Some providers charge by the minute - so check which
         method they use.

         Remember, each fax service provider has different rates so it pays to shop
         around to find a provider that perfectly matches your faxing needs. Using 
         a quick fax comparison chart of the different provides and their rates may
         prove helpful. 

         Keep in min, these services are completely scalable for businesses, so special
         arrangements can be set up to handle your needs. Most services offer fax broadcasting 
         in case you need to send a fax to thousands of recepients or clients at once.

         Hope this answers your question of how to "set up fax online" for you. If you 
         should have more questions - you can simply download our handy Internet Fax Guide 
         to learn more about this new method of faxing. 

         
								                                                            










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