It's the End of the Road for the Fax Machine
Online faxing is a smarter option today but when the fax machine was first invented by Alexander Bain in 1843, it was only until the late 1980s that this new technology become popular and a must have communication tool in many offices.
Today more inventions and technology is at our hands. Everything is made to be taken on-the-go like MP3's and cell phones.
The fax machine has also gotten a face-lift.
You don't even need an actual fax machine to send and receive fax anymore! Keep on reading to learn how online fax makes the entire process easy, secure, fast and cheap.
Online Fax is Easy
Online fax services are quickly replacing fax machines around the world because it is an easy and fast way to get faxing done and most importantly affordable.
You don't need a land line, you don't have to get anything installed or set up cables around your house/office and the variety of plans available make it a service accessible to everyone, it's so easy you can start to fax using Gmail in just minutes.
So here are the 10 reasons to switch to online faxing:
It's Green. Using online fax a business can reduce significantly their paper and toner supplies, spending less but most importantly wasting less paper which means saving more trees.
Affordable. Online fax services are a cheap services that has plans for any growing business, large company or even a home office. You don't have to worry about high prices, just enjoy the free features!
Many ways to fax. The simplest way is to sign-in at your services log-in page for your account, you can do this from any computer or laptop in the world. You can fax from email, Outlook, Microsoft applications and even from your cell phone (iPhone, Blackberry, Android and many other smart phones). You can also send fax documents directly from GoogleDocs, Box, Dropbox.
No complicated installations. There is no need for a second phone line, paper, toner, or cables. Your account is activated immediately and you can start faxing instantly.
Consume less energy. A fax machine needs to be plugged in all day (turning it off may cause you to miss an important fax).
Professional features. Most plans include features such as being able to send a fax to multiple recipients, electronic signature, notifications when you receive a new fax. Online fax storage of your incoming and outgoing faxes is also included and much more (features vary slightly between providers).
Customer Service. Something to really look out for when selecting an online fax service is their customer service. Many providers now offer a toll free number which is available all year as well as live chat and email.
Free fax number. Definitely one of the best reasons is this free feature, a free fax number! Most providers offer local or toll-free numbers as well as international fax numbers. Some services can also help you integrate your current fax number with online faxing. Yes, this number is free, no maintenance of installation fees.
Easy-to-use. Don't worry about a learning curve. If you know how to send an email then faxing online is easy for you. If you do find yourself scratching your head (highly doubt it) you can always contact customer service.
You can try it out for free. The reason as to why you should also try it out if you haven't already! Many of the best providers are currently offering FREE trials. Yes they do require a credit card but you are not charged during your 30 day trial. If you don't like the service just cancel before your 30 days are over and try a different provider.
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