{
  "id": 15635388,
  "title": "How do I send a fax and can I do it from my phone?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/how-do-i-send-a-fax-and-can-i-do-it-from-my-phone",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-19T18:14:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post Tech & Start-Ups",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post-tech-start-ups",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-912183"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Faxing is a method of sending documents that has evolved with technology. In the past, faxes were sent using special devices connected to phone lines. Today, faxing primarily relies on digital and internet technology, making it faster and more convenient than ever before.\n\nModern faxing involves digitizing documents, transmitting them online, and receiving or archiving them. This eliminates the need for a phone line, as an internet connection suffices. Various applications facilitate this process by converting digital files into fax signals that reach the recipient quickly. Recipients can view the fax in both digital and printed formats, while senders receive confirmation of successful transmission.\n\nSending a fax from a smartphone is now possible with user-friendly apps like mFax. The process is straightforward and involves three steps: attaching a PDF file or taking a photo of the document, entering the recipient's fax number, and pressing send. While some apps may charge for usage, mFax offers a cost-effective solution with a $1 send option, making faxing an affordable choice.\n\nFaxing has become more flexible and economical with the advent of digital technology. It allows users to avoid printing documents, thereby saving on paper costs. Additionally, users can easily archive documents and send them from anywhere in the world, all while benefiting from enhanced data security. There's no need for a long-term contract; a small fee and occasional use are sufficient.",
  "summary": "Modern faxing lets you send documents directly from your smartphone using an app, saving time and money without needing a traditional fax machine or dedicated phone line.",
  "key_points": [
    "Faxing has evolved from phone line devices to digital internet technology",
    "Modern faxing uses smartphones with apps like mFax for easy transmission",
    "mFax offers $1 send option, no long-term contracts required"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}