PUBLICATION: BIZCOMMUNITY RETAIL
DATE: 20 NOVEMBER 2007
087 prefix for free fax-to-email is illegal
The use of number 087 as a prefix for the delivery of a free-fax-to-email service is not legal says Walter Bredell, head of Integr8 FAX.
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Bredell's
warning comes in the wake of recent media reports about an established joint
venture introducing a new service into the fax-to-email space.
Bredell's company cites recent correspondence with legal experts and
professional practitioners that claim the only legal fax-to-email service is on
the 086 number range and 087 number ranges have been allocated for VoIP (Voice
over Internet Protocol) and not for fax-to-email services.
“There is a great deal of misconception in the market, the gist of which is
based on number allocation for the fax-to-email service. Our investigation into
the legality of the 087 prefix has resulted in confirmation from the legal
fraternity that using this prefix, in terms of the fax-to-email service, may
constitute an offence in terms of the Electronics Communications Act,” explains
Bredell.
Integr8 FAX, which falls under the Integr8 Group, is an established service
provider within the free fax-to-email space and offers its package through 0861
888 FAX (329) or support@integr8fax.com
”There is a growing awareness within the market about the advantages of
acquiring a free fax-to-email service. The main benefits include an increase in
productivity, a reduction in cost of ownership of key communications
infrastructure and a meaningful contribution towards the environment,” adds
Bredell.
However, whilst there is progress being made in terms of user education, there
is also a swell in operators heading for this space and wanting to capitalize
off the focus of existing and potential investors he continues.
“Unfortunately this means that not everyone can - or is willing to provide a
bone fide, quality service to users. It is in our best interests to highlight
discrepancies and misperception in order to ensure that people get real value
for money,” he adds.
[20 Nov 2007 10:44]