Send fax by mobile phone
If you want to send a fax with your mobile phone, you can do this both with your mobile operator and with several apps. We present you with both options.
Sending SMS as fax: the most important area codes
You can easily send an SMS as a fax. Here we explain which number you have to use and what the fax costs you:
- You can send simple texts as faxes without any additional software. Simply use the SMS function of your smartphone. Vodafone, O2 and Telekom support the fax service.
- A fax is calculated like an SMS. Up to 160 characters, the fax is considered a fax. If the text gets longer, you pay for two, three or more faxes. The prices vary depending on the provider:
- At Telekom you currently pay 99 cents per fax. 69 cents are due at O2, E-Plus does not offer a fax service. Vodafone only charges 67 cents, allow Vodafone advertising in your fax, even pay only 20 cents.
- To turn your SMS into a fax, put the required fax code in front of the number. This is 99 for the Telekom, 99 for the O2 329 and 99 for the Vodafone. If you want to use the fax with advertising, dial 88 as the area code.
Send fax from mobile phone via app
There are various apps in the Google Play Store and iTunes that you can use to send a fax. Some of these are equipped with a scanner function. This is how you also fax documents or pictures. Unfortunately, you may have to create an account and pay for the faxes.
- With the free iOS app "FAX.de FreeFax International" you can send a fax per day for free without registration. The service is more suitable for occasional use.
- If you want to use the paid Android app "Finearx", you have to register with a fax service provider. This may result in additional costs.
In the next practical tip we will show you how to send faxes online free of charge.