Metrofax Review
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Overview: MetroFax offers one of the most cost-effective packages with 1000 free inbound & outbound and low over limit charges with a good email faxing service
Good Points : 1000 free included pages with no long distances charges for US & Canada. Currently offering free faxing for the 2nd month. Bad Points: Setup charges & extra fees for toll-free numbers Rating: |
MetroFax is an email fax service that offers one main package for individuals and small businesses as well as corporate faxing solutions. It offers a full-featured and good faxing service ideal for home-based business up to corporate level functionality.
MetroFax internet faxing service product features
| Individual & Small Business Plan | |
|---|---|
| Monthly subscription fee | $12.95 |
| Annual Membership plan fee | None |
| Own dedicated local fax number | Yes |
| Setup fees | $9.95 |
| Free receiving & sending pages/ month | 1000 combined total |
| Overage charges sending & receiving | $0.03/page |
| Toll-Free number | $2/month per line |
| Receive faxes by email | Yes |
| Send faxes by email | Yes |
| Auto-resend attempts | 5 times in 10 minute intervals |
| Multiple authorized account email addresses | Yes |
| Free Customer Service | Yes (8am-6pm Pacific time) |
| Private and Secure | Yes |
| Wireless Access with hand-held device | Yes, any Internet enabled PDA |
| Fax directly from software application | Metrofax printer integrates with Windows 2000/XP/Vista & Outlook |
| Web-based central account | Yes |
| Fax to multiple numbers | Yes |
| Fax Delivery Acknowledgment & Confirmation | Yes via email |
| Free Trial | GET ONE MONTH FREE |
The Good:
- MetroFax gives dedicated number at no extra cost or keep existing number
- Integrates with Windows 2000/XP/Vista & MS Outlook as well as web-based mail
- No adverts in faxes
- Send multiple faxes and multiple documents
The Bad:
- Metrofax printer driver not compatible with Mac
- Setup fees and monthly charges for toll-free numbers
The Verdict:
Good value email faxing service for those with medium to high faxing needs.