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 $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. For more information regarding VoIP
and Faxing visit our site at
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