Which Should I Call It? A "Telecopier" or a "Fax"?

Question

On my business letterhead, I include my phone number. Immediately underneath, I give my "telecopier" number. Someone called me and wanted to know what my "fax" number is. I pointed it out. She said she thought that might be it, but she did not know what a "telecopier" is. Should I change it from "telecopier" to "fax"?

Yes, there are some people who still send me faxes. I subscribe to a fax service so that it comes as an e-mail with an attachment.

Yes, there are some people who still send me faxes.  I subscribe to a fax service so that it comes as an e-mail with an attachment.

Marvinator · Accepted Answer

You want your business to flow and you want people to get information quickly.  Use Fax.  It's modern and everyone knows it.

The Left Hand Of God · Answer

Telecopier is a very old outdated term from the dawn of the computer age.
Dont expect anyone under 60 to have heard of it.

? · Answer

I've worked in admin for many years and I've never heard of a telecopier.  Use the language that people know.

Which Should I Call It? A "Telecopier" or a "Fax"?

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