Internet fax uses the internet to receive and send faxes. Internet faxing requires using a service provider and/or suitable equipment to translate the electronic document to and from a fax. Internet faxing is accessible wherever the internet is available. It is an alternative to fax machines and fax servers. Faxes are typically sent as e-mail attachments in a TIFF or PDF computer file. Online faxing is paperless and does not require the use of an extra telephone line. Online faxing also does not require any computer hardware or software. Most internet fax providers have created a website where accounts and faxes can be accessed, along with e-mail, and voicemail, in some cases. Internet faxes can be tracked and fax providers send e-mail notifications about the status of the fax.

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