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Fax87 Review: Internet Fax |
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| Low-cost plan for a large number of faxes, simple user interface, and fast delivery. | |
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With its simple interface, quick delivery times, and great value, Fax87 is one of our top picks for Internet faxing. For a monthly fee similar to its competitors, Fax87 allows twice as many faxes to be sent and received. We found it easy to use and highly intuitive.
User Interface Immediately after signing up, we were redirected to our account home page — no waiting impatiently for a confirmation email. Do not be alarmed by its minimalist look: much of the screen is white space, so your glance goes straight to the good stuff. The Quick Fax feature is highly intuitive. All we had to do was type in the destination Fax number, and upload a file from our drive. We received the fax 1 minute and 1 second later. On the other hand, the time it took Fax87 to receive a fax from the machine was on average 2 minutes and 40 seconds. All of the faxes you receive with your account will be listed in your Fax87 inbox. You will also receive these notifications in your email. When using the Send a Fax feature at the top of the page, Fax87 lets you either upload your own file (just like in Quick Fax), or you can use their on-site "Office-style online editor" to create a document right there. You also have the option of creating a cover page. TUTORIAL: How to Send a Fax with Fax87 The Email-To-Fax delivery time is also shockingly fast: 1 minute and 26 seconds is all it took for us to see the paper dropping into our fax machine. This feature is helpful and easy to use. With Email-to-Fax, users can simply email documents to other people's fax machines; this way, you do not even have to use Fax87's interface. Using your sign-up email, send a message with an empty body and the file you would like to fax as an attachment. In the recipient line, type the destination fax number@emailyourfax.com. Write your Fax87 fax number in the subject line and click send. Even though the send time is very short, it may take you up to 3 minutes to receive a confirmation email in your inbox. If you get mixed up, all of the instructions are easily found in the helpful FAQ section of the Fax87 website. Fax Number Fax87 allows users to add a toll-free 800 number at no additional cost. You can also select a number with your area code or use your current fax number; however, porting current fax numbers costs a one-time $25 fee and not all numbers are portable. We do not recommend porting your current fax number because with Fax87, it takes 1-5 weeks to complete, and you cannot use their services until the number is ported. Better to start fresh with a new one! Pricing Aside from the 15-day free trial, there are three different pricing options. In our tests we selected the "Best Choice," which is only $9.99 for the monthly plan, and $8.99 per month if you decide to go with an annual plan. This plan includes 1000 free incoming and outgoing pages per month, with each additional page only costing $.08. Other Internet fax services in the same price range only offer up to 500 free faxes per month, half of what Fax87 includes in this plan (GoDaddy allows you to receive unlimited faxes but only lets you send 150 pages). Not to mention Fax87 allows up to 2,000 faxes in their "Pro Plan," which is $34.99 for the monthly plan. If you go over your limit with the Pro Plan, each additional page is $.03. The Basic plan is the cheapest at $3.99 per month for the bi-annual plan, $4.99 per month for the annual plan and $6.99 if you want to pay month to month; however, this plan only includes 10 free incoming/outgoing pages per month combined so the Best Choice plan is a much greater value. A word of warning: We had trouble signing up with an American Express card, so we recommend you use a different credit card. Conclusion Fax87 not only provides a fast and reliable service, but their customer support is on their toes as well. After sending them a question, we received an answer within 3 hours — if only all email customer support centers were this fast. Though Fax87's GUI isn't as organized as services like MetroFax, the simple aesthetic is refreshing and intuitive. Try the 15-day trial for free! |
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| Annual Plan Price: | $8.99/mo |
| Free Trial: | 15-day free trial |
| Pages Included: | 1000 combined receive and send per month |
| Additional Pages: | 8¢ per page |
| Send/Receive Times: | 2m 40s receive; 1m 01s send |
| Toll Free Number: | Free |
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