Securely Receive Postal Mail and Packages from USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and Amazon
An online mailbox with iPostal1 is better than Informed Delivery.
- Receive your postal deliveries at a secure, private facility.
- Full-color digital previews of all incoming mail and packages.
- Remote access to manage your mail 24/7, wherever you are.
- Superior protection against mail and package theft.
- Flexible plans tailored for both personal and business use.
Online Mailbox Plans
Virtual Mailing Address
With digital mailbox for me and my family.
Starting at
$9.99*
per
month
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Get a real physical street address
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View and manage your mail and packages from anywhere
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Prevent mail and package theft
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Protect your privacy
Virtual Business Address
With digital mailbox for my business.
Starting at
$14.99*
per
month
Includes everything in Virtual Mailing Address plus:
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Get mail in your business name
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Use it to register your business
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Upgrade your business image
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Optional office building address
Virtual Office
With digital mailbox plus phone and fax.
Starting at
$39.99*
per
month
Includes everything in Virtual Business Address plus:
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Local or toll-free phone and fax
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Call forwarding and voicemail
Online Mailbox Locations
iPostal1 online mailbox locations are professionally-staffed and secure. We can receive your mail and packages and then forward, scan, recycle, shred or let you pick them up. Access your online mailbox using our app or website.
Choose from our network of over 3,250 locations or view only office buildings and workspaces or discounted international forwarding locations to save up to 80% on international shipping from the U.S.
LoadingWhy is iPostal1 the Best Online Mailbox Service
iPostal1 and our parent company USZoom LLC have been pioneering virtual address service and mailroom management software since 2007! The iPostal network of online mailbox addresses powered by Digital Mailbox technology is the largest and fastest growing such network with more than 3,250 addresses across the U.S. and abroad. iPostal1 has the most mailbox features and the best customer satisfaction ratings. We are BBB accredited with an A+ rating.
Online Mailbox FAQs
What is an Online Mailbox?
An online mailbox allows you to receive mail and packages without using your home address. iPostal1 online mailbox service includes a real street address and the ability to manage your mail and packages online from anywhere, 24/7. Use our website or app to schedule a pickup, forwarding, or other options.
What Are the Benefits of an Online Mailbox?
An online mailbox from iPostal1 offers several benefits:
- Access Anywhere: Manage your mail and packages from anywhere in the world.
- Real Street Address: Use a real street address, not a PO Box, which is more professional for business use.
- Package Handling: Receive and manage packages of all sizes, not just letter-sized mail.
- Security: Enjoy the peace of mind that your mail is handled professionally and stored securely.
When comparing iPostal1 online mailbox service with USPS Informed Delivery, the difference becomes clear - online mailboxes provide a more complete solution for managing your mail:
- Comprehensive Coverage: With an online mailbox you get scans and notifications for all your postal deliveries, including letter-sized mail and packages of any size. Informed Delivery only provides images of letter-sized mail and often misses important package tracking details.
- Reliability: With an online mail box, you get reliable, real-time notifications and full-color scans of your mail and packages. Informed Delivery notifications are sometimes delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate, and are limited to grayscale only.
- Accessibility: Your online mailbox is available to you anytime, anywhere, through a digital dashboard accessible through an app or website. You can manage your mail and packages remotely, opting to forward them, eliminating the need to be home to receive your postal deliveries.
- User Experience: The experience of using an online mailbox is seamless and intuitive, allowing for easy management of your mail. Conversely, Informed Delivery is often criticized for being buggy and having limited functionality, especially for users with significant mail needs.
While Informed Delivery offers a basic digital preview of your mail, an online mailbox provides full access and control, ensuring you never miss important mail or packages. An online mailbox with iPostal1 is the superior choice for anyone looking for a modern, reliable, and flexible way to manage their incoming mail.
Unlike a PO Box, an online mailbox provides a real street address to receive mail and package deliveries from all carriers, not just USPS. An online mailbox also allows you to view and manage your mail online, where traditional PO Boxes do not. Finally, online mailboxes empower you to choose from multiple locations nationwide, giving you more flexibility than what is offered at your local post office.
Yes! An online mailbox is ideal for businesses. Your online mailbox provides a professional address for receiving business correspondence and deliveries, helps keep your personal address private, and allows you to manage your business mail remotely. These features are especially useful if you travel often or work from multiple locations.
Informed Delivery Frequently Asked Questions
What is Informed Delivery?
USPS Informed Delivery is a free service option from the United States Postal Service that provides residential and eligible PO Box users with grayscale images of the exterior, address side of letter-sized mailpieces that are arriving soon. Notifications are received via email or an online dashboard. It also features package tracking and delivery status updates.
Common Issues with USPS Informed Delivery®
The most common problems Informed Delivery users report include:
- Missing Mail Images: Not all mailpieces are scanned or shown.
- Delayed Notifications: Users often experience delays in the notifications they receive.
- Technical Issues: Receive and manage packages of all sizes, not just letter-sized mail.
The accuracy of Informed Delivery is questionable, with frequent reports of discrepancies between the digital previews and the actual mail received. It's limited to showing only the exterior of letter-sized mailpieces and often misses or incorrectly includes mail items.
Informed Delivery notifications typically include letters, cards, and large flat envelopes. However, the service does not provide images of larger packages, magazines, catalogs, or other types of mail that are not letter-sized mailpieces.
Users can still receive tracking information and delivery status updates for packages, but images are not provided. For those who receive a lot of non-letter-sized mail, this may be a limitation to consider.
USPS Informed Delivery includes tracking information for certified mail, but it does not provide images of the certified mail. Users can receive notifications and delivery status updates for certified mail, which can help them stay informed about important documents and packages.
However, the lack of images for certified mail may be a limitation for some users who rely on visual previews for all deliveries. It is important to monitor tracking updates and ensure timely receipt of certified mail.
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