Free Internet Faxing - Is it worth it?

Internet faxing is becoming the new way to handle faxing. Instead of having to have a fax machine, a dedicate line, and supplies, an internet fax allows you to send and receive faxes with a computer and email. For individuals and businesses who wish to send and receive large numbers of faxes, there are monthly plans that can meet your needs. However, some people only need to use a fax occasionally and even $9.95 a month is too expensive to maintain. For these people, there are free internet fax services.

A free internet fax service is one that allows you to send and/or receive faxes without paying money. Some free internet fax services only let you send faxes, while others let you receive as well. When choosing what type of free internet fax service you will use, it is important to know whether you are simply sending faxes, or whether you want to be able to receive faxes as well. This can help you choose between companies.

Free internet faxing does not come without some strings attached. Most of the services that allow you free access to internet faxing are supported by advertising. This means somehow, advertisements enter into the picture.

For example FaxZero - they place ads on the cover page. They do not list who provides the ads, so the sender does not know what type of ads are placed on the cover page. They also limit the amount of pages a fax can be, and how often you can send faxes. However, FaxZero does not spam fax machines or email account – they don’t send unsolicited faxes or emails. They simply affix advertisements to the cover page of the sent fax.

Other free fax services are free because they send advertisements to the fax number or email accounts on file. While this may not disturb you (because you are not receiving the advertisements) it does disturb people with fax machines. If you are trying to use a free fax program as a professional, consider how unprofessional it is to give out client information – like fax numbers – to companies who will use them for advertising purposes.

There is another way to send free faxes and that is to use a free trial account. Several of the well known internet fax companies offer 30-day free trials of their services. However, if you go this route, you will have to switch companies and fax numbers after the free trial period is over. However, if you are simply trying free internet faxing to determine if you like it, this can be the way to try it.

Free internet faxing, while reliable, is not as reliable as a service that you pay for. With a paid service, the company takes care to meet all customer service needs. With a free service, customer service can be lacking because there is no incentive to take care of your complaints.

Free internet faxing is an option for those who are sending faxes occasionally. However, if you are going to be doing a large amount of faxing, consider using a pay-for-service internet fax service.

Internet Fax Service Provider Comparison

Use our comparison table of our most popular internet fax service providers below.

Our Most Popular e-Fax Service Providers

• e-Fax Provider $/month Fees Fax/month Highlights

	$8.95	3c per page overage cost.	500	Unlimited Fax Storage U.S support, office integration.
	$10.95	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited Faxing Unlimited in and out.
	$12.75	No setup fee, free unlimited in and out faxes	Unlimited	Unlimited Faxing FREE TRIAL, 24x7 support, fax via email.
	$7.95	3c per page overage cost, No Setup Fee.	500	High Reliability U.S based support, free trial. Fax Internationally (160 countries).
	$16.95 $14.13	15c outbound & 10c inbound overage fees, $10 Setup fee.	130in/ 30out	Best International 35 countries, 2 years Fax Storage, 24/7 support.
	$9.99 Special $7.99	5.9c per page overage cost.	300	1 Number Fax/Voice Digital Signature, 30 day storage, office integration, 24x7.