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Fax over IP refers to the process of sending and receiving faxes over an IP network instead of the public telephone network (PSTN). The key benefit of sending faxes in this manner is that it saves tremendous amounts of money on long-distance charges. When a user sends a fax over IP, a fax machine transmits the image data as packets through the public Internet instead of over the public telephone network (PSTN). If a fax-over-IP server ever needs to interconnect with the PSTN, it is only for the local leg of a call. For a call to any location connected directly to the IP network, there is no telephone charge at all, not even a local charge.
8x8 provides a reliable fax solution based on the T.38 ITU standard for sending faxes across IP networks in a real-time mode. 8x8 real-time fax works with most fax machine brands and costs less than a separate fax line from a landline phone company.
Key Features
- Incorporates T.38 protocol - more reliable IP faxing solution
- Easy installation
- 8x8 customers can get a dedicated fax line as low as $14.99 per month
- Unlimited in-network calls/faxes
Fax Metered Extension - New Device Activation
The 8x8 Fax Metered Extension service plan includes 300 minutes of outgoing faxes plus unlimited incoming faxes. Extra domestic outgoing fax minutes are billed at 3.5 cents with outgoing international faxes billed at 8x8 International rates.
Cost:
- $14.99 per month
- $49.99 Equipment + sales tax (California)
- $29.99 one-time activation
- Applicable Taxes and Fees
- Unlimited incoming US/Canada faxing/calling
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Fax Metered Extension - Second Port Activation
Subscribers receive 300 minutes of outgoing faxes plus unlimited incoming faxes. Extra domestic outgoing fax minutes are billed at 3.5 cents, with outgoing international faxes billed at 8x8 International rates.
Cost:
- $14.99 per month
- $9.99 one-time activation
- Applicable Taxes and Fees
- Unlimited incoming US/Canada faxing/calling
To order this Service, login to your account on the 8x8 Self Service portal and select "Fax Extension - 2nd Port Activation" from "Add-On Services".
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8x8 Freedom Fax
Subscribers receive 300 minutes of outgoing faxes plus unlimited incoming faxes. Extra US and Canada outgoing fax minutes are billed at 3.5 cents, with outgoing international faxes billed at 8x8 International rates. You will receive a new 8x8 phone adapter with each Freedom Fax service plan.
Cost:
- $14.99 per month
- $29.99 one-time activation
- Applicable Taxes and Fees
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What is the 8x8 Fax Plan?
8x8 Fax is a real time VoIP Fax service which utilizes the T.38 standard fax protocol to deliver a more reliable IP fax service. T.38 is an ITU (International Telecommunication Union) recommendation for the transfer of real-time fax communications between two terminal endpoints via an IP network.
Not only will 8x8 Fax services work with all fax machine brands, they also cost less than a separate fax line from a landline phone company. Subscribers receive 300 minutes of outgoing faxes plus unlimited incoming faxes for just $14.99 per month with a one-time fee of $29.99 for activation of an additional terminal adapter provided to the subscriber at no charge. Extra domestic outgoing fax minutes are billed at 3.5 cents with outgoing international faxes billed at 8x8 International rates.
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How do I add Fax service to my current 8x8 account?
If you are a current 8x8 residential subscriber
click here and select Freedom Fax plan. Enter your existing 8x8 username at the checkout to complete the order. 8x8 business services subscribers can either
click here and select Fax Extension plan or log onto the Customer Self Service Portal, click Add-On Services, select the desired fax plan and associate it to an existing Virtual Office IP-PBX extension/service port.
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