` They face a lot of challenges that are not of their own making , '' said John Payne , chief executive of Zumbox , a digital mailbox company that deals directly with large companies . Outbox picks up mail the post office drops off at homes , scans it and e-mails it to recipient . Austin -based startup is rolling out in its First city , U.S , this summer . The service costs $ 4.99 a month and will still deliver selected physical mail . The struggling San Francisco . Postal Service is not working with Austin .
Outbox picks up mail the post office drops off at homes , scans it and e-mails it to recipient . Austin -based startup is rolling out in its First city , U.S , this summer . The service costs $ 4.99 a month and will still deliver selected physical mail . The struggling San Francisco . Postal Service is not working with Austin .