By: Titus Hoskins
Submitted: 2011-09-18 02:46:42 | Word Count: 531
Yes, there are several online fax services which operate out of Canada or have local fax numbers available to consumers. Keep in mind, online fax is a computer and web based service so most fax service providers offer a Toll-Free number which any Canadian consumer can take advantage of in order to get online faxing.
However, if you're looking for a local fax phone number, many of the major fax companies offer this as well. Actually, one of the major Internet fax services provider MyFax is run by Protus, which is an Ottawa based company. MyFax is also rated number one for service by many of its users and should be considered if you're looking for a Canadian fax provider.
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In addition, many of the other popular online fax services also offer local fax numbers in Canada, RingCentral is one that comes readily to mind. It has been offering local fax numbers for several years and is also a well established fax and phone provider. There are other major providers so just check to see if the fax provider you have chosen offers a local fax number in Canada.
Remember, online fax is simply using your email system and your Internet connection to do all your faxing. You sign-up to a fax provider where you're given a fax phone number (Local or Toll-Free) which you send out to all your business contacts. Once you sign-up you are also given an online site or account where you can log in and check your faxes. Your faxes are sent via email attachments (Usually a Tiff or Pdf file).
Mainly because everything is handled online, it is much cheaper than ordinary faxing. There is no need for an extra phone fax line and no need for papers, inks and toners since everything is paperless. The cheaper cost is also the main reason many people are switching over to online fax.
The other main reason is the convenience it provides... you can send and receive your faxes from anywhere at any time, as long as you have access to the web. This makes any mobile or portable device such as a cell phone, PDA, laptop, netbook... a virtual fax machine. Along with this convenience comes ease of use, sending a fax is as easy as sending an email.
Online fax is very portable, very convenient and usually much cheaper than using the old fax machine in the office. Since each online fax provider has slightly different plans and rates, it does pay to shop around and find the fax service best suited to meet your needs. Average monthly charges range from $7 to $10 - but there are higher and lower rates so it pays to do a little homework before you buy.
Especially when you consider many of these major fax providers also offer a whole suite of phone services such as Call forwarding, Voice Mail, Answering service... of which online fax is only one component. So getting a comprehensive virtual phone PBX package might be the best route for you or your company to take. These all-in-one phone/fax services are also offered in Canada and to Canadians.
