subject: What Is Web Faxing? [print this page] Web faxing is a great new concept whereby you can use the internet to send faxes rather than phone lines. Sending faxes over the internet has all the capabilities that a traditional fax does and even more. There are no limitations, but there are other advantages that a traditional fax machine does not have. Here are some of the major advantages that most people enjoy.
*Requires no hardware or software to operate the machine
*There are no extra or any telephone lines required for the fax to work.
*Reduces the paper used because it is paperless communications which integrates with any email
*You can send and receive multiple faxes at the same time.
*Costs are lower
*You can send or receive faxes anywhere in the world as long as there is an internet connection
The major advantage to one of these web based fax services is security. If you are someone who sends secure documents then you must use internet fax service. Sending traditionally means that you have to have the hard copy and secure that, but you have no control over where the recipient receives their fax. Papers can come out on a machine for anyone to grab. This creates a huge security risk. The perfect solution is to use a secure fax service that requires passwords and can be encrypted. Also, with certain services, you can restrict who can open and view the fax or how many times it can be viewed. This provides a great security feature that you cannot find with other fax services.
The only other worry you may have is about the cost, but you will be surprised that for such a service that has many benefits, it is very cheap. Every service is different and each has their own benefits. So, you will want to explore each of them before you make a decision. However, no matter what benefits you desire, the cost will be below $15 a month. Most can be as cheap as $4 for basic service. So, with all the benefits and the low cost there is no reason to not use internet faxing.
Internet faxing has many benefits at a low cost. It seems to be the perfect solution for someone who has limited space, one phone line, limited budget, faxes infrequently, or needs extra security for their faxes. Consider the options carefully for the benefits you need to start using a great service!
