Faxing with VoIP, Can I do it?
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Faxing with VoIP can be slightly
different than the traditional Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Not all
VoIP providers offer Fax capabilities and some charge extra for this feature.
Some VoIP adapters or ATA-s as they are called allow fax capabilities by simply
connecting your fax to the device. If your ATA supports fax capabilities you
should not need a second line to send faxes. Beware that unusual amounts of
faxing can violate your Terms of Service agreement with some providers and force
you to upgrade to their business service, I think the normal user should not
have a problem with this. Some providers require you to purchase a second number
for your faxing needs and charge a minimal amount for that service usually
around $ 5 or $ 10 per month.
VoIP Provider Fax
Information:
· Vonage: With a
Vonage Small Business account, you get a dedicated fax line with 500 local and
long distance minutes of outgoing fax service to the US (including Puerto Rico)
and Canada, plus unlimited incoming faxes each month. Residential account you
get a Vonage fax line for $ 9.99 per month with a one-time $ 9.99 activation
fee. You get 250 minutes of local and long distance outgoing fax service plus
unlimited incoming faxes each month. Extra outgoing fax minutes are only 3.9
cents per minute.
· AT&T Call
Vantage: All of their packages offer some level of Fax support. The $ 19.99
package includes one line for both faxing and calls with unlimited local
service. The $ 29.99 package includes one line for both faxing and calls with
unlimited US & Canada service. The $ 49.99 2-line package includes one line
for calls & Faxes with unlimited US & Canada service and the second line
has 500 minutes available for either fax or voice.
· Packet 8: According to their website there is no
formal Faxing capabilities. I would assume the modem could be connected to the
ATA just like a standard phone. There Terms of Service does not limit the use of
a fax machine however it does not guarantee functionality either.
· 1 Touch Tone: According to their website there is
no formal Faxing capabilities. I would assume the modem could be connected to
the ATA just like a standard phone. There Terms of Service does not forbid the
use of a fax machine however it does warn against over usage, which could
require a business package upgrade.
· Sun Rocket:
According to their website there is no formal Faxing capabilities. I would
assume the modem could be connected to the ATA just like a standard phone. There
Terms of Service does not forbid the use of a fax machine however it does warn
against over usage, which could require a business package upgrade or suspension
of service
· Lingo: According
to their website there is no formal Faxing capabilities. I would assume the
modem could be connected to the ATA just like a standard phone. There Terms of
Service does not forbid the use of a fax machine however it does warn against
over usage, which could require a business package upgrade or suspension of
service
This is just a
sample of providers to find out more you can search for additional providers
online or visit our website.
As you can see
most providers offer Faxing capabilities for free unless over usage or
non-residential use is discovered. If you will be using VoIP for purposes other
than the once in a while fax then I would suggest upgrading to a business plan
that supports increased faxing.
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