Fax networks

Gordy7

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#225571 24-Nov-2017 16:29

A friend uses Fax, voice and internet (ADSL)

She is currently on copper and needed a new socket in a more suitable location in the house she has just moved to.

Spark offered a 4G wireless modem.

Her computer did not have WiFi and running a network cable was not an option (would still have a cable to trip over)

I recommended that she stay with the copper option (and get an extra socket installed) because of the fax (modern multi-function printer with fax).

Is copper line still currently the better option for fax?

Is a 4G wireless modem usable for fax?

What is going to happen when UFB fibre gets installed? Will a fax machine work thru the ONT?

Gordy

My first ever AM radio network connection was with a 1MHz AM crystal(OA91) radio receiver.

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#1907215 24-Nov-2017 17:17

i'd really advice against moving to WBB if you intend to be using a Physical fax machine.

FAX2Email would be ideal here.

Sounds like 4G has been offered as your friend is an ideal candidate looking at pure utilization.

Likely this was offered as a resolution via upgrade rather than fault (where there would have been a repair/install charge)

Fax can work over fibre, once again gets into areas where i'd advice against it however.

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#1907226 24-Nov-2017 17:32

Fax-email options are not really an option... Older person with little technical flexibility...

Gordy

My first ever AM radio network connection was with a 1MHz AM crystal(OA91) radio receiver.