South African ISP Launches Dial-Up Service, Cheap Internet Service, Low Cost Internet Access

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Propel Software Corporation today announced a distribution agreement with MWEB, South Africa's leading provider of Internet services which currently maintains approximately 50% of the South African ISP market. Under the terms of the agreement, MWEB will now offer fast Internet dial service to subscribers, deploying Propel® Accelerator free of charge. Awarded Editor's Choice on CNET and reviewed in the Washington Post, The Mercury News and others, Propel® Accelerator speeds up the browsing experience by up to five times.

"The biggest frustration of browsing the Internet via dial-up is the sluggish speed," says Mervyn Goliath, general manager of MWEB technology operations. "By giving our customers access to Propel Accelerator, free of charge, we are alleviating this frustration and dramatically improving their experience of using the Internet."

After a comprehensive process of testing and analysis, MWEB selected Propel. Goliath added, "Propel is a leader in the US market with consumer friendly, yet extremely effective Web surfing compression technology, and was committed to do work with us to make the necessary changes to suit the South African telecommunications environment in order to bring this unique service to the SA Internet market."

"As the clear leader in the South African market today, MWEB is in a position to set the standard for a superior Internet experience," said Scott Sorochak, Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Propel Software. "MWEB has chosen to offer Propel Accelerator to improve that experience, and we're delighted to be working with them."

Source: Propel Software Corporation

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