They can send the fax directly to your computer via the special incoming fax number provided by the GSM network, using your PCMCIA card plugged or GSM Modem into an active cellphone & the computer, along with the applicable fax software in auto receive mode. Thus for this to work, the computer must be on, fax software on this computer must be activated, the PCMCIA card must plugged in, the cellphone on and data/fax services must be enabled on your subscription. Thus, faxes sent via the incoming fax number will be stored on the hard drive of your computer. You can view the pages instatly using the fax software.