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Zumbox

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Proposed hybrid U.S. mail service for receiving postal mail via the web

Zumbox is a proposed hybrid mail service for receiving postal mail via the web. The service was intended to work in parallel to traditional postal services, whereby a digital mailbox—a Zumbox— would be created for every street address in the U.S. People were able to claim their Zumbox via a paper mail confirmation code.2 It ceased to exist in 2014.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2007Founded1

Zumbox is a proposed hybrid mail service for receiving postal mail via the web. The service was intended to work in parallel to traditional postal services, whereby a digital mailbox—a Zumbox— would be created for every street address in the U.S. People were able to claim their Zumbox via a paper mail confirmation code.2

Timeline

  1. 2014Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 2007Founded Founded1

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