About Propel
Propel's mission is simple - we are dedicated to improving the Internet experience.
Propel was founded in November 1999 by serial Silicon Valley entrepreneur Steve Kirsch, who also founded Infoseek (acquired by The Walt Disney Company), Frame Technology, developer of FrameMaker (acquired by Adobe Systems Incorporated) and Mouse Systems Corporation (a pioneer in computer peripherals). The Propel team is comprised of a unique blend of experienced management team, proven technology experts, software developers, and network deployment professionals.
Accelerator Software
Propel has become a market leader in Internet acceleration since launching its product in 2002. Propel Accelerator client-server software speeds up Web browsing, e-mail and file downloads by using patent-pending compression, caching and connection optimization for wireless, low-speed broadband and dial-up Internet access. Also included in Propel's products is the blocking of unwanted pop-up and in-page advertising.
Since its launch in 2002, Propel Accelerator has been deployed by hundreds of Service Providers and other Propel users in more than 75 countries, making available an improved Internet experience to more than 34 million subscribers. Many of the world’s top Service Providers that offer acceleration service, such as AT&T, BellSouth, CenturyTel, Cincinnati Bell, EarthLink, PeoplePC Online, iG Brazil and Russia Online use Propel Accelerator. The product has received critical acclaim from several leading reviewers and Internet experts from publications including CNET ("Editor's Choice"), PC World, Washington Post, ISP Planet, ZDNet, PC Magazine, the Wall Street Journal and Silicon Valley's San Jose Mercury News.
Internet Access Solutions
Propel Complete is our fully hosted solution where Propel maintains your service in our carrier-grade data center. All you have to do is distribute the client software to your subscribers and market your new service - we do the rest.
Propel Self-Hosted is the solution that allows you the control to host your own acceleration servers. We supply the client and server software and provide the necessary technical assistance to your team during the installation process. Try Propel Accelerator software today with our risk-free, credit card required, 14-day trial.
