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Fax

T.38

A real-time fax-over-IP protocol that relays fax data over IP networks, commonly using UDPTL instead of RTP audio passthrough.

Why It Matters

T.38 shows up in real troubleshooting because it helps narrow whether a problem belongs to DNS, routing, media, mail, security, or addressing. Use the related TraceRoo tools below to turn the definition into evidence.