Packet-switched data network and method of operation

A method for retrieving information from an information server, via a fax server, over a communication network, the method comprising:

• establishing a connection to the fax server;
• inputting an access number of the information;
• the fax server establishing a connection to the information server over the communication network;
• the information server dividing the information with the access number into data packets, and sending said data packets to the fax server;
• the fax server receiving some of said data packets, and converting facsimile data from at least some of said data packets;
• the fax server selectively inserting fill codes between said converted facsimile data;
• and
• the fax server transmitting said converted facsimile data and fill codes to a fax machine,
• such that said step of selectively inserting fill codes prevents service interruption over the fax server by correcting a temporary inability to receive additional facsimile data.

A method for sending information from an information server, via a server, over a communication network, comprising:

• establishing a connection to the server;
• the server establishing a connection to the information server over the communication network;
• the information server dividing the information into data packets, and sending at least some of said data packets to the server;
• the server receiving said at least some of said data packets, and converting data from at least some of said data packets;
• the server selectively inserting fill codes between said converted data;
• and
• the server transmitting said converted data and fill codes to a destination device,
• such that said step of selectively inserting fill codes prevents service interruption over the server by correcting a temporary inability to receive additional data.