Choosing the Right Internet Fax Service
by Todd Snyder
Published on this site: February 6th, 2006 - See
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I spend a lot of time reviewing internet fax services, so
people like to ask me which online fax service is best. They
want to know if they should select eFax, MyFax, CallWave,
or one of the many other options. The simple answer is: it
depends.
There’s not a “best fax service” in general;
it depends on what you’re looking for. Here are some
factors to consider:
- How frequently do you fax?
This is the most important thing to consider when choosing
an internet fax service. Some services charge you by the
page while others give you a monthly allotment of fax pages.
If you are a heavy faxer you should consider paying a higher
monthly fee in return for getting several hundred pages
of faxes (fax out and fax in) each month for free. If you
are an occasional faxer you should consider services with
low monthly fees and per-page rates.
- Do you need a toll-free number?
Most fax services give you the option of using a toll free
fax number. You can include this number on your business
card to convey a since of professionalism. But some people would prefer a local fax
number. Ironically, it’s sometimes harder to find an
internet fax service that offers local numbers in your area
than one that offers free toll free numbers. This is an
important distinction that I discuss at Fax.info.
- How do you want to receive your faxes?
My preferred method is to receive a .pdf attachment in my
email. But some fax services require you to download proprietary
software to view your faxes. You should also consider if
you want to be able to access your faxes online. Some services
offer online storage and retrieval; others don’t.
- Do you need just one fax number?
If you work in an office environment you might need to select
an online fax service that offers multiple fax numbers for
your company.
These are just four of the important considerations to think
about when choosing an internet fax service. Good luck!
Read Todd's internet fax reviews at http://www.fax.info
http://Fax.info
reviews many of the best internet fax services and tells you
which one is best for you.
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