What is e-mail? Easily explained

For some time now, you have been able to send and receive e-mail letters. In this practical tip, we will explain in a nutshell what exactly e-mail is.

What is e-mail? The facts

The E-Post is a service of Deutsche Post AG with the following features and benefits:

• Possible uses: You can send letters electronically via e-post - even as registered mail. If the recipient does not have an e-mail address, the post office prints out the letter and sends it in the traditional way as a letter.
• You can also write and send form letters .
• You can also request official documents as digital copies. You will then receive the regular letter by post and a copy of the letter on your smartphone or PC.
• International letters are currently not possible.
• Registration: In contrast to most e-mail providers, you must register for an e-mail address with your ID free of charge and verify it on your mobile phone. Then use the mobile phone TAN procedure for orders.
• You cannot receive conventional emails with this email address. Swiss Post maintains a public e-mail address directory, similar to a telephone book.
• In contrast to classic e-mail, e-mail promises high data security .
• Use the E-Mail mailer to receive, send and manage your E-Mail.
• Dispatch: If you send your E-Post letter before 2 p.m., it will be delivered the next working day. After 2 p.m., on weekends or on public holidays, you can expect two working days.
• Electronic delivery is usually done within a few seconds.

E-Post: Overview of costs

In order to be able to pay the cost of your letter, first load your credit account by direct debit. You can store up to 50 euros there. The cost is:

• Standard letter: 3 sheets (up to 20g) cost 0.80 euros. For each additional B / W page you pay 0.10 euros or 0.20 euros for a color printed page.
• Compact letter: 9 sheets (50g) cost 0.95 euros. As with the standard letter, additional costs arise for each additional page.
• Large letter: 94 sheets (500g) cost 1.55 euros. As with the standard letter, additional costs arise for each additional page.
• The costs are therefore identical to the normal post shipment. Therefore, the service is particularly practical when you don't have any stamps on hand.
• Electronic delivery: You can send e-mail letters with up to 20MB for 0.80 euros.