FlatRateFax Virtual Fax

What FlatRateFax Virtual Fax is

FlatRateFax Virtual Fax provides a virtual telephone number for sending and receiving faxes, with web and Windows access. Incoming faxes are forwarded to email and can also be stored for web viewing. Users can send from the web, email, or desktop applications, and bulk faxing supports advance scheduling, progress monitoring, and completion reports. Email-to-fax works only from the email address registered to the account. The listed number options include local Texas and US non-Texas numbers, each with up to 300 received pages, and a toll-free number with 50 received pages. The toll-free number is listed as free. The local Texas number costs $6.95 a month after the first month free; the toll-free and US non-Texas numbers cost $8.95 a month. Storage includes 5 MB and up to 30 days of faxes, with additional storage or retention available for $2.00 per 5 MB or 30 days. The site connection is encrypted, and emailed attachments can have optional password protection.

Who it suits

FlatRateFax suits people or organizations that need a fax number with email forwarding and web or desktop sending. Its bulk fax service may fit users who schedule batches and need progress updates or completion reports.

Limits

The local Texas number includes up to 300 received pages, then costs $0.049 per page; sending costs $0.049 per minute. Toll-free includes 50 received pages, then costs $0.10 per page. The US non-Texas number includes up to 300 received pages, then costs $0.049 per page; sending costs $0.049 per minute. Storage is 5 MB and fax retention is up to 30 days; additional storage or retention costs $2.00 per 5 MB or 30 days.

Getting started

1. Visit the FlatRateFax website.
2. Choose a listed fax number option.
3. Start with the free trial, if desired.
4. Use the web service or download the free FlatRateFax Wizard for PC or laptop faxing from applications.
5. Register the email address used for email-to-fax.

Verdict

FlatRateFax offers multiple ways to send and receive faxes, with different page allowances for its number options. Review the received-page limits, storage terms, and sending charges before choosing a plan.