Internet fax or email fax services are becoming extremely popular among small business owners, large businesses, and even ordinary Internet users. Everyone seems to be discovering the benefits of using Internet fax.
Internet fax is easy to implement or configure, easy to use, and can be very profitable for a small business owner. No second phone lines, no bulky fax machines, no more messy ink, no more paper jams or busy signals, and no more 10pm trips back to the office to retrieve that important fax.
This is a commercial service that is here to stay. Mainly because Internet faxing is faxing right!
You can send faxes anywhere and at any time. You can send and receive your faxes wherever you have Internet access. And these days that is just about anywhere and everywhere on the planet.
But are there really free fax services?
Yes and no! There are some Internet fax services, such as eFax®, which has a free fax service, but it is only free to receive faxes; you will need to upgrade to a paid service to be able to send faxes. Of course, each fax you send will only cost pennies, but this will add up quickly, especially if you send international faxes that have higher rates than domestic ones. So keep this fact in mind, free if you only receive faxes, not free if you want to send faxes.
Free Fax Trials
Many online fax providers have or offer a free trial (usually one month) of their services. One such fax service provider that offers a free trial is TrustFax. Offering a free trial is a common business practice used by many services; try before you buy.
A free trial period or trial run can be a very good way to check out your fax provider. You can check the quality of your faxes and see for yourself what kind of support a provider has; How well do they respond to any issues I may encounter? Can you reach them 24/7?
With a business service like faxing, superior performance and quality service are required to run your business well. A free trial is one way to ensure you’re getting the best Internet fax service possible.
Free fax numbers
Many Internet fax providers also offer free fax numbers to their users or customers. Check before you sign up for any fax service and find out what kind of phone numbers they provide. Most offer local phone numbers and “never busy” numbers.
free online storage
Some email fax providers offer online storage where you can store your faxes. Usually around 15MB to 20MB, but this is another feature that you should always check before signing up with any fax service provider. Depending on the nature of your faxes, it’s never a good idea to leave vital information on the web; delete your faxes regularly if they are of a confidential nature.
Before signing on the dotted line
Very few things in life are really free! This includes your Internet fax service. Please check carefully for any offers or free services before signing on the dotted line. Make sure you know exactly how much that free fax service will cost you?