Sending faxes was once very popular. There were even special devices that resembled telephones and were used for this very purpose. Today, we don't send faxes as often, but it still happens. How do you do it? What is faxing in the modern age?
- Modern faxing - what does it involve?
- Can I send a fax from a phone and how do I do it?
Today's faxing differs significantly from standard document sending using the previously mentioned device, which requires a telephone line. Today, it's completely different – faxing relies primarily on digital and internet technology. This allows you to send a fax faster and more conveniently, from virtually anywhere, provided you have internet access. Read on to learn more!
Modern faxing - what does it involve?
Modern faxing is incredibly convenient. If you're interested in this solution, you can count on document digitization, online transmission, and even receiving and archiving. Therefore, instead of placing documents in a special machine, they are scanned and sent as DOC, JPG, or PDF files. There's no need for a phone line, as was traditionally the case; an internet connection is sufficient. Many applications allow this to be done quickly – they convert a digital file into a fax signal, which quickly reaches the recipient. Most importantly, the recipient can receive the fax in both digital and printed formats, while the sender receives confirmation that it has been sent.
This makes faxing much more flexible and extremely cost-effective. You don't have to print anything, so you don't waste paper.
Can I send a fax from my phone and how?
Nearly everything is possible these days, including sending faxes directly from your phone. You can do this conveniently and quickly using a modern app like mFax.
What do you need to send a fax from your smartphone? It's very simple, in just three steps:
- Attach a PDF file or take a photo of the document you want to fax,
- Enter the fax number of the person you want to send it to,
- Press send.
Done! It really is that simple, but... as long as you choose the best app to send fax. Sometimes you can even do it for free, but not with this app. However, you don't have to spend a fortune - if you're looking for a single, fast send, you can often use a cheaper option. There's a $1 to send option with mFax - it's worth considering this app.
Sending a fax has never been easier - not only do you not need a physical fax machine, but you'll also save time and money, you can easily archive documents, and send them from anywhere in the world, all while enjoying a high level of data security. You don't need to sign a long-term contract; a small fee and occasional use are enough.
This article was written in cooperation with Alexey Spasskiy, CEO of Octagon Labs