| Faxing with VoIP can be slightly different than the | | | | · Packet 8: According to their website there |
| traditional Public Switched Telephone Network | | | | is no formal Faxing capabilities. I would assume the |
| (PSTN). Not all VoIP providers offer Fax | | | | modem could be connected to the ATA just like |
| capabilities and some charge extra for this | | | | a standard phone. There Terms of Service does |
| feature. Some VoIP adapters or ATA's as they | | | | not limit the use of a fax machine however it |
| are called allow fax capabilities by simply | | | | does not guarantee functionality either. |
| connecting your fax to the device. If your ATA | | | | · 1 Touch Tone: According to their website |
| supports fax capabilities you should not need a | | | | there is no formal Faxing capabilities. I would |
| second line to send faxes. Beware that unusual | | | | assume the modem could be connected to the |
| amounts of faxing can violate your Terms of | | | | ATA just like a standard phone. There Terms of |
| Service agreement with some providers and | | | | Service does not forbid the use of a fax machine |
| force you to upgrade to their business service, I | | | | however it does warn against over usage, which |
| think the normal user should not have a problem | | | | could require a business package upgrade. |
| with this. Some providers require you to purchase | | | | · Sun Rocket: According to their website |
| a second number for your faxing needs and | | | | there is no formal Faxing capabilities. I would |
| charge a minimal amount for that service usually | | | | assume the modem could be connected to the |
| around $5 or $10 per month. | | | | ATA just like a standard phone. There Terms of |
| VoIP Provider Fax Information: | | | | Service does not forbid the use of a fax machine |
| · Vonage: With a Vonage Small Business | | | | however it does warn against over usage, which |
| account, you get a dedicated fax line with 500 | | | | could require a business package upgrade or |
| local and long distance minutes of outgoing fax | | | | suspension of service |
| service to the US (including Puerto Rico) and | | | | · Lingo: According to their website there is no |
| Canada, plus unlimited incoming faxes each month. | | | | formal Faxing capabilities. I would assume the |
| Residential account you get a Vonage fax line for | | | | modem could be connected to the ATA just like |
| $9.99 per month with a one-time $9.99 activation | | | | a standard phone. There Terms of Service does |
| fee. You get 250 minutes of local and long | | | | not forbid the use of a fax machine however it |
| distance outgoing fax service plus unlimited | | | | does warn against over usage, which could require |
| incoming faxes each month. Extra outgoing fax | | | | a business package upgrade or suspension of |
| minutes are only 3.9 cents per minute. | | | | service |
| · AT&T Call Vantage: All of their packages | | | | This is just a sample of providers to find out |
| offer some level of Fax support. The $19.99 | | | | more you can search for additional providers |
| package includes one line for both faxing and calls | | | | online or visit our website. As you can see most |
| with unlimited local service. The $29.99 package | | | | providers offer Faxing capabilities for free unless |
| includes one line for both faxing and calls with | | | | over usage or non-residential use is discovered. If |
| unlimited US & Canada service. The $49.99 2-line | | | | you will be using VoIP for purposes other than |
| package includes one line for calls & Faxes with | | | | the once in a while fax then I would suggest |
| unlimited US & Canada service and the second line | | | | upgrading to a business plan that supports |
| has 500 minutes available for either fax or voice. | | | | increased faxing. |