How to Get an Internet Fax Number

With an Internet fax number, you can receive online faxes in any location that offers Internet access. Using the number also can save you time and money. Here's how you can receive faxes online.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet access
• Computer

1. Turn on your computer and log on to the Internet. Visit your favorite search engine. Search for any of the following: "Internet fax number," "Internet fax service" or "Get an Internet fax number."

2. Study your search engine results. Visit the Web sites of different services to compare their prices, plans and features.

3. Pick a service. Check that it offers the features you need.

4. Sign up for the service. You probably will have to fill out several online forms.

5. Pay for your service online with a credit card. Some services will let you pay with a check or money order.

6. After you register, your service will provide you with an inbound fax number. Some services will give you a local number and some offer a toll-free fax number. If your service provides a local number, you will receive a fax number with the same area code.

7. Some services will let you forward an existing fax number to your assigned fax number. This means that your new service will transmit faxes your current fax number receives to your email inbox or online account.

Tips & Warnings

• Find an Internet fax service that also will let you use your new Internet fax number as a voicemail number
• If you choose a toll-free number, you will not incur long-distance charges for faxes sent within the United States.
• Make sure the provider of your Internet fax number offers satisfactory customer service. If you have a problem with your number, the service should quickly resolve the issue.