FAQs About Fax to Email Services

Fax to email service is a way for a company to become completely paperless. Faxes are sent to a fax number and then arrive in a person's email box as an attachment. Fax to email services are popular with small businesses.

Q: How does a fax to email service work?

A: A fax is sent to a dedicated fax number. The fax is then converted into an electronic document and sent to a specified email inbox.

Q: Will my fax number look different?

A: No. The fax to email service can provide you with a 10-digit fax number that will not be any different from a traditional fax number. Some fax to email service providers allow porting of existing fax numbers.

Q: How much does the service cost?

A: It depends on the service package. The service begins at $8 a month, and can go as high as $30 a month, depending on how many faxes are sent and received.

Q: Can I send faxes with this service?

A: Yes. The service provider will give you a dedicated email address and instructions on how to send outgoing faxes.

Q: What is the advantage of having this service?

A: Aside from making your company paperless, this service eliminates the need to buy a fax machine and dedicated fax phone line.

Q: Is this service secure?

A: Fax to email services encrypt all data that is sent and received. However, sending faxes is an electronic form of communication and caution should be taken when sending sensitive information.

Q: Can I get an international fax number?

A: Yes. There are many fax to email services that offer international fax numbers to almost any country in the world.

Q: Can I cancel this service at anytime?

A: Check with your fax to email service provider. Some companies want a one-year commitment and will not refund unused portions of your service. Other companies allow you to pay on a month-to month-basis.