USPS Intelligent Mail®

The Options

In 2009, mailers will have options to choose from when using Intelligent Mail® to benefit from the lowest possible automation postage prices for letters and flats. However, mailers can gain rich data benefits when the USPS implements Intelligent Mail® Full Service in May of 2009.

The first option, referred to as "Full Service" Intelligent Mail®, will require the use of unique Intelligent Mail barcodes applied to letter and flat mailpieces, trays, sacks, and pallets, and the submission of electronic mailing documentation.

The second option, or "Basic" Intelligent Mail, will only require mailers to apply Intelligent Mail® barcodes on mailpieces and not on trays and containers.

The USPS has recommended discounted rates in the Fall 2009 rates specific to Full Service Intelligent Mail.

Requirements for participation

*After May 2011, automation prices will no longer be available for the use of the POSTNET barcode.

Intelligent Mail® Solutions

Full-Service Option – Mailer Benefits

Better visibility into the mailstream
Ability to track individual pieces, handling units and containers
Receive information about mail preparation and address quality
Determine when a mailing was inducted to the postal system
Address correction services, if requested
Mail induction (start-the-clock) information
Optional Confirm Service

DAT-MAIL™ is your Intelligent Mail® Solution

PostalOne!® Mail.dat® electronic documentation options
PostalOne!® Mail.XML electronic documentation options (starting Nov 09)
FAST Web Services with Mail.XML drop ship appointment scheduling
A backup/transitional paper statement system and database
Customizable Intelligent Mail Container Labels/Placards
Pallet Tracking Database
Optional Confirm Service support

Window Book's Intelligent Mail On-Ramp Service (IMORS) will help you set up Intelligent Mail Full Service and PostalOne!® eDocs system in your operation.

Acquiring Mailer IDs (gather data, fill paperwork, apply with USPS and follow up)
Registering online for PostalOne! account with username and password
Getting USPS Test Kit, installing User ID & password, setting up and testing uploading files using
Test Environment for Mailers (TEM)
Training for processing Mail.dat® and non-Mail.dat presort data files for acceptance and verification
Installing VeriSign SSL Security Certificate on the computer that will communicate with USPS (if needed for Mail.dat Batch upload)
Companies without Window Book’s DAT-MAIL™ mailing software will get trial code of DAT-MAIL™
Companies already with DAT-MAIL™ will get additional training on transitioning to eDocs