How can I programatically receive faxes? Preferable in java.

Question

I need to be able to receive a fax in a java application. I was wondering what are some ways of doing this. Efax? Use a fax to email provider?

Answer 1

We use Ringcentral.com which sends the fax as a PDF to an email address. We then access the PDF by accessing the POP3 account programatically (sp?).

Answer 2

I use the fax-to-email capability of 101Fax and it has been rock-solid reliable.

Answer 3

I suggest using fax to email. I've been using RapidFax for the past year or so, and it is fairly inexpensive and fast. I'm happy with it.

Alternatively, there are some Web Service based fax services, like InterFax.