Can I Send Free Fax Documents?

Some frequently asked questions regarding online fax services.

 

 

While faxing has been a staple in office communication for decades, fax to email is still unknown to some people. If you are just finding out about this wonderfully handy service, you may be asking, “Can I send free fax documents?” Here are the answers to this and some other questions you may be asking.

How free is it?

Signing up to an online fax service, like Fax FX, is completely free. There are also no maintenance fees. Unfortunately, there is a charge for sending faxes. However, this operates on a prepaid basis, which gives you complete control over how much you spend on faxing.

Does this service require any software installation?

You won’t need to install any special software onto your computer to be able to send faxes from email. It is as simple as including the recipient’s fax number, followed by the service provider, into your email program. Faxes arrive in PDF or TIFF format, so you might need to download the software to be able to view these should your computer not be able to read these formats – although most can. 

How long does it take to get a fax number?

It takes no time at all! As soon as you activate your account you will instantly be assigned a number. Activation is done via email, and you can start using your fax toemail service straight away. 

What if I don’t have internet access?

The great news is that, in this day and age, internet access is not hard to find. Find an internet café or a coffee shop with wi-fi and send an email to your service provider, who will then activate the account using your email address.