Modems have been in use by the private sector since the early 1960s. All modems use phone lines to transmit information, but not every modem is the same. As the name implies, a "fax modem" is intended ...

Gone are the days when sending a fax required a dedicated machine and a trip to the office. With advancements in technology, it is now possible to send faxes from the comfort of your own computer.