Ditch the Fax Machine. Keep the Number.
Cloud faxing for healthcare, legal, financial services, and any business that still needs fax - without the hardware, paper jams, or busy signals. Send and receive from any device, anywhere.
No fax machine needed
Send from any browser or email
Encrypted Transmission
TLS + AES-256 at rest
HIPAA-Capable Infrastructure
BAA available for healthcare organizations
Healthcare providers, insurers, and covered entities transmit PHI via fax every day. Big Sky Telecom's cloud fax platform uses TLS encryption in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest, with full audit logging and configurable retention - the technical safeguards HIPAA requires. A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is available upon request.
Request a BAA →Every Feature You Need, None of the Hardware
Everything a fax machine does - and a dozen things it never could - delivered entirely through the cloud.
Send from Any Device
Send faxes from your browser, desktop app, email client, or mobile phone. Attach a PDF, Word doc, or image and hit send - it arrives as a proper fax on the other end.
Receive to Your Inbox
Incoming faxes land in your email inbox as PDF attachments. No fax machine to check, no paper to manage, no missed faxes when you're out of the office.
Encrypted Transmission
All fax traffic is encrypted in transit using TLS. Documents at rest are protected with AES-256 encryption - essential for HIPAA-regulated healthcare organizations.
Digital Archive
Every fax is stored in a searchable, time-stamped archive. Retrieve any document instantly - no filing cabinets, no lost pages, no storage fees for paper.
Delivery Confirmation
Real-time delivery reports with timestamps and confirmation receipts for every outbound fax. Audit trails for every transmission - in and out.
Send Internationally
Fax to 200+ countries at flat competitive rates. No international surcharges on most destinations. Great for cross-border healthcare and legal filings.
Number Porting
Keep your existing fax number. We port it to the cloud - your contacts keep faxing the same number while you stop managing the hardware.
Mobile App Access
Send, receive, and review faxes from your iOS or Android device. Full fax functionality from anywhere with an internet connection.
Multi-Page Support
Send documents up to 100 pages per fax. Automatic page splitting, header stamping, and cover sheet generation included.
Built for Industries That Still Rely on Fax
Fax isn't going away in healthcare, legal, or financial services. We make it effortless.
Referrals & Records
Send lab results, referrals, prescriptions, and patient records securely between providers. Replaces fax machines in clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices.
Court Filings & Contracts
Submit court documents, signed contracts, and legal notices by fax - the format many courts and agencies still require - without maintaining any hardware.
Secure Document Exchange
Exchange loan documents, account applications, and compliance forms with banks, brokers, and insurance carriers that require fax transmission.
Set Up in One Business Day
No equipment to install, no technician required. If you're porting an existing number, allow a few days for the port - everything else is same-day.
Get a Cloud Fax Number
We assign you a local or toll-free fax number - or port your existing fax number to the cloud. No number change required.
Connect Your Email or Portal
Log in to the web portal or configure your email. Incoming faxes arrive as PDF attachments. Outbound faxes can be sent from the portal or by emailing an attachment.
Send & Receive Immediately
Start faxing right away. Send from your browser, email any PDF to your fax send address, or use the mobile app. Delivery confirmation arrives automatically.
Manage Your Archive
Every fax is stored in your searchable archive. Set retention policies, download PDFs, and export audit logs for compliance documentation.
Three ways to send a fax:
99.9% Delivery Rate
Delivery confirmation on every fax
HIPAA-Capable By Design
Healthcare organizations transmit Protected Health Information (PHI) via fax daily. Our platform implements the technical safeguards required under HIPAA - encryption, access controls, audit logging - so your fax workflow meets compliance requirements.
Security Specifications
Compliance Disclaimer
Big Sky Telecom provides HIPAA-capable infrastructure, but HIPAA compliance is an organizational responsibility. Covered entities should work with their compliance officer or legal counsel to ensure their full program meets HIPAA requirements.
Cloud Fax Pricing - Add-On or Included
Cloud Faxing is included in the Unified plan. Available as a standalone add-on for Starter and Business plan customers.
Overage pages billed at $0.02/page sent. Inbound pages always unlimited. Book a call for volume pricing and BAA arrangements.
"We eliminated three fax machines from our clinic. Records and referrals go out instantly, land in the right inbox, and we have a full audit trail. It's made a huge difference for our front desk."
Practice Manager
Montana Healthcare Clinic
"Our attorneys used to fight over the one fax machine. Now everyone sends and receives from their desk. The delivery confirmations save us every time a court asks for proof of filing."
Office Administrator
Billings Legal Group
Full Digital Archive
Every fax stored, searchable, downloadable
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before going fax-machine-free.
Do I need a fax machine or phone line?
No. Cloud faxing works entirely over the internet. You send and receive faxes from your computer, smartphone, or email - no hardware required.
Can I keep my existing fax number?
Yes. We port your current fax number at no charge. Your clients and partners keep sending to the same number - they won't notice any difference.
Is cloud faxing HIPAA compliant?
Our platform supports HIPAA-capable configurations including encrypted storage, access controls, and audit logging. A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is available for healthcare organizations.
How do I send a fax?
You can send faxes by email (attach a document and send to [number]@fax.bigskytele.com), from the web portal, or from a desktop or mobile app. Receiving works the same way. Faxes arrive in your email inbox as PDF attachments.
What file formats can I fax?
PDF, Word, Excel, and most common document formats are supported. The system automatically converts files before sending.
How quickly are faxes delivered?
Most faxes are delivered within seconds to a few minutes. Delivery confirmation is included so you always know when a fax was received.
Can multiple people share one fax number?
Yes. Incoming faxes can be routed to a shared inbox, individual email addresses, or both - depending on your workflow.