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[Chrisjan B]

I was wondering how long it would take for an affiliate link to come up
Well done on being the first, Chrismine.

Thanks for that Dave.

This is part of www.faxwhiz.com (no harm in using Chrismine's link, though) - the rates card pretty much lays out the costs side of the story. I'd note this bit:

That makes me wonder if you could receive faxes via Neotel to the faxwhiz service.

Here is a extract from the FAQ:

Q. Can my number receive calls from anywhere ?
A. No for 0866xxxxxx numbers UNLESS you enable the FAX+ service. Without FAX+ calls can only be received from South African telecommunications networks. If you enable FAX+ on a 0866 number you can receive calls from anywhere, subscriptions on 011 and 084 numbers can receive calls from anywhere with or without FAXPLUS.

[Dave A]

And FAXPLUS costs..?

[Chrisjan B]

And FAXPLUS costs..?

FAX+ :
This is an OPTIONAL monthly subscription service that enables international calls/faxes on 0866 numbers PLUS your faxes are saved/archived for 90 calendar days.
FAX+ can be added to any of the above number types.
You pay a monthly subscription of R20.00. The subscription is paid through any cellular phone on any South African cellular network.
More details at http://www.faxwhiz.com/faxplus.htm

[Dave A]

If I got this right, another way round your customer paying more is the LOCALFAX option. If my maths is right at R550.00 per annum that still works out cheaper than a line rental - not to mention ducking the wait for a line to be installed. The catch is the 1200 fax limit whereafter you have to top up, but that's an average of 100 faxes a month which might be fine for many a small business.