What is internet fax

Network Fax is a fax store and forward based on PSTN (Telecom Switching Network) and the Internet, also known as electronic fax. It integrates the telephone network, intelligent network and Internet technology. The principle is to transfer the file to the fax server via the Internet, convert it to a common graphic format received by the fax machine, and then send it to the ordinary fax machine all over the world through the PSTN.

There are three common definitions of Internet fax:

1. Internet fax, also known as electronic fax, is called efax in English. It is a fusion of traditional telecom lines (PSTN) and softswitch technology (NGN). No need to purchase any hardware (fax machines, consumables) and software for high-tech fax communication products.

2. Internet fax is based on PSTN (telephone switching network) and the Internet's fax store and forward, also known as electronic fax. It integrates the telephone network, intelligent network and Internet technology. The principle is to transfer the file to the network fax server via the Internet, convert it to a common graphic format received by the fax machine, and then send it to the ordinary fax machine or any electronic fax number through the PSTN.

3. Internet fax is a new type of fax that sends and receives faxes over the Internet without the need for a traditional fax machine. Through network fax, users can receive and send faxes just like sending and receiving emails. It is convenient, green and easy to manage.