Posted by Lynn Lowry on 7/18/06 3:57pm
Msg #133850

Cost of dedicated fax line

I have a dedicated fax line through BellSouth that I am trying to get down to a "bare bones" cost. The line currently totals $22.59/month, of which $5.95 is for "Inside Wire Maintenance Service Plan".

I am trying to decide if I should cancel that item and am curious as to the opinions of others as to whether or not I should.

Reply by riannonsd on 7/18/06 4:28pm
Msg #133852

Look into vonage. You can get your house line and fax line through them, as long as you have high speed internet.

Reply by Ndwa on 7/18/06 4:31pm
Msg #133853

Call or email me b/c I have an Excel spreadsheet I shared with others here for tracking signings. I also can help you with saving on your phone/fax.

Reply by Life Saving Services - Doug on 7/18/06 5:33pm
Msg #133866

EFax Free with an area code way out of your area. $12.95 per month with a local area code. You can fax from it or receive a fax anywhere in the world you have online access.

Reply by SharonMN on 7/19/06 12:23pm
Msg #134039

Lynn wrote: $5.95 is for "Inside Wire Maintenance Service Plan".

This is just like signing up for extended warranties and service plans - it's insurance. How likely are your inside telephone wires to require repair? Would it be a financial hardship for you to pay the phone company to come and fix it if so? Insurance is designed to provide a safety net in case of unforeseen expenses you can't afford. Personally, I would drop the service plan and put your $5.95 a month into a bank account - then you can spend it on the repair guy IF ever needed.

Another question to ask yourself is whether you need a dedicated fax line at all - perhaps you could fax through your computer.

Reply by Lynn Lowry on 7/19/06 3:22pm
Msg #134125

Thanks Everyone! n/m