Can a fax number be ported?

[Bviper]

If I were to sign up for either business plan could I port my main number as well as my fax number, so I could keep both numbers the same as I have now? I've searched and searched and have not found any information relating ports of fax numbers.

[sbradshaw]

If I were to sign up for either business plan could I port my main number as well as my fax number, so I could keep both numbers the same as I have now? I've searched and searched and have not found any information relating ports of fax numbers.

I don't believe there are any restrictions on VT's end for this. It would depend, though, on whether your numbers can port away from your current provider.

[connervt]

What is the difference between a voice number and a FAX number, other than you plugged in a FAX machine into one of them? :confused:

[sbradshaw]

What is the difference between a voice number and a FAX number, other than you plugged in a FAX machine into one of them? :confused:

No difference. The OP was just describing the two types of numbers they want to port in for the equivalent use on the VT side. ;)

[KLH]

With VoIP, the fax line is setup (optimized) for data calls versus voice calls.

There is no differnce on a POTS line.

[Bviper]

I'm not worried about porting away from my current provider, just making sure Viatalk will allow a ported fax number (for example providing a fax number and then requiring that you have to use that particular number). If so it looks like I'll be signing up some time this month :D

[IronHelix]

yeah just port away, then submit a ticket asking them to apply the 'fax compatible settings' to that line. You should have no problem faxing.

[jnuzzi]

What has been everyone's success rate with faxing with and without the "fax compatible settings"?

[sbradshaw]

What has been everyone's success rate with faxing with and without the "fax compatible settings"?

Mine has been fairly decent. I do not have any special settings configured on my PAP2T other than the defaults with regards to faxing. As long as I keep my fax resolution at Standard, I don't seem to have much trouble faxing even at 14.4. But YMMV.

[jnuzzi]

Mine has been fairly decent. I do not have any special settings configured on my PAP2T other than the defaults with regards to faxing. As long as I keep my fax resolution at Standard, I don't seem to have much trouble faxing even at 14.4. But YMMV.
Do you use a fax machine or do you fax from your computer?

[sbradshaw]

I haven't faxed from my computer in ages. :) I use a Brother MFC-420CN.

[hrtanya]

If I were to sign up for either business plan could I port my main number as well as my fax number, so I could keep both numbers the same as I have now? I've searched and searched and have not found any information relating ports of fax numbers.

Yes, you may submit a request to transfer a fax line into our service. However, VT cannot port 'Distinctive Ring' fax numbers. It would need to be an independent line from the main voice line.

[viorelia]

What is the difference between a voice number and a FAX number, other than you plugged in a FAX machine into one of them? :confused:



why u won't just use an internet fax service u can Receive a personal and local fax number; Unlimited reception of faxes anywhere; Send faxes worldwide it's pretty convenient :cool:

http://www.popfax.com/img/worldwide_home.gif
http://en.popfax.com

[madeleyne]

i agree with viorelia, and another big advantage of this internet fax provider: reasonable tariffs http://en.popfax.com/Fax%20service%20tariffs.html, you should try it;)