Pure DSL. No Strings.

Ditch the telephone line and save more than R200 every month*

*Based on the basic Telkom landline rental package at R210pm. Actual monthly saving might differ depending on the landline package you are currently using.

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64636 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Jay Hlatswayo

10 days ago

I was once a customer of Afrihost for a number of years when I purchased my first property and all those years of having them as an ISP were splendid. I then went onto a different fibre provider because Afrihost wasn't available as a fibre ISP in that area. Now that I've moved to a new loaction, my first thought was to contact Afrihost for internet connectivity. And oh boy, they sure kept to their standard of excellent customer service I experienced all those years ago. Thank you for keeping the culture of excellence after all these years of the companies growth and success. Well done! Afrihost is the blueprint of ISP excellence in South Africa 🇿🇦.

Thapelo khalushi

4 years ago

I contacted Afrihost on WhatsApp and I was assisted by Neo M, I was bit confused about my order; he clarified everything, took me through all the steps. Afrihost doesn't only offer best services but hires passionate individuals. I'm happy with Afrihost 😎🤗.

tracey april

3 years ago

Always a positive experience. Extremely quick to respond to whatsapp chats, service delivery is definitely above average and I always recommend them to anyone enquiring about using this service provider. It's not often that a company meets my high standards. Well done guys!

Johan Willemse

2 years ago

(Translated by Google) Best internet provider by far they go out of their way to help (Original) Beste internet verskaffer by ver hulle gaan uit hulle pad uit om te help

Franschesche Nel

5 years ago

We've had several services from Afrihost and I've never had any issues. Their after sale service is FANTASTIC! I will always try to take a service from them, because what they sell, is what you get!

Morné van Niekerk

9 months ago

Afrihost is the company that breaks the stigma regarding Network/Internet Service Providers. Definitely the most outstanding service I've ever received from any *SERVICE* provider. 15 out of 10 Guys!!

Megan Muller

4 years ago

Thank you for the excellent service! Good response time on the WhAtsApp chat section, and thank you again to Ziphozihle B. for being so patient and helpful!

Karola Finke

2 years ago

Took a bit of back and forth between Afrihost and Octotel. At the end of the 3 days, I had my WiFi on the go again. Thank you Musa, Wayde and Themba

Zinhle Nkwanyana

5 years ago

It's always such a pleasure dealing with all Afrihost consultants. Though we were texting, I could sense the tone of sincerity with Phumeza. The problem isn't an Afrihost one, but she went beyond to assist me and report the matter to VumaTel as well as getting me my reference number. Thank you

Steville Hattingh

9 months ago

I qualified IT professional (Master's Degree). Still one of the best services providers. Sure, they cost slightly more than say their 'sister' company BUT if you need to understand, when it comes to security... they are doing it right. Don't use an ISP which do not offer Two-Factor [at the very least] Authentication. Highly recommended.

Klaas van Dijken

4 years ago

As a client I was truly satisfied and really happy with Afrihost unfortunately I can no longer make use of their services which is quite sad in itself. I can recommend Afrihost any day as the company is a really good and really reliable services provider. Their staff are always friendly and helpful and quick to assist and resolve any issues. Thank you for the many good years Afrihost and blessings for future endeavors to you.

Paballo Phalole

a year ago

Amazing customer service!! Thats all that matters. WhatsApp services very effective and they respond promptly. Look nowhere else. Best believe i am a stickler for fibre 😊 cheers to the stars: Sipho and Thabang 🍻

Graham Yutar

6 months ago

Afrihost are such a pleasure to be with. Help system is brilliant - all live and online. With their app you can monitor all your services 24/7. Highly recommend Afrihost

Chris Edwards

2 months ago

I have had great service from the Afrihost walk-in centre in Rivonia Road. My experience was only with LTE and the staff were very helpful and courteous. I am streaming ('Teeveeing' - live UK TV) and using movie streaming apps. I started using an older ZTE router but soon changed to the recommended TP-Link unit. I also started off with the 20mbps package but again it was smoothly increased this to 50mbps. I have now found 3 other local residents who are paying R699pm for speeds they don't need and who would also like to save R400pm using LTE. The attitude of fibre-only companies who insist that they cannot reduce speed and cost for existing fibre users, will bite them in the backside as long as alternatives are around.

Maxine Geneapril

a year ago

Effective, efficient, dealing with them via WhatsApp chat so easy, love when they also send messages about outages and when it's restored. Highly recommend choosing Afrihost paired with Openserve.

Pure DSL Packages

Uncapped. Unshaped. Unthrottled. Why pay for a telephone line that you don’t even use? Only pay for the DSL line rental and data - saving you more than R200pm!*

DSL may not be available in your area. Use our DSL Coverage Tool to check availability in your area.

5Mbps: R327.00pm

10Mbps: R437.00pm

20Mbps: R637.00pm

40Mbps: R747.00pm

Uncapped Unshaped Unthrottled No thresholds

Terms and Conditions

General terms

Although we endeavour to keep our coverage data as accurate as possible, we are reliant on the maps provided to us by Openserve, which may sometimes have slight inaccuracies.
The advertised line speeds are a representation of the maximum possible throughput on that package. This speed is dependent on and varies from exchange to exchange as regulated by Openserve. In certain areas, some speeds are not achievable.
Due to Openserve infrastructure restrictions, some line speeds may not be available in your area. Check coverage in your area to see which packages are available in your area.
All Pure DSL packages are subject to an Acceptable Use Policy.
Pure DSL accounts are locked to a single location. The location it gets locked to is the location you supply during sign up.
Regular Openserve copper line required to apply for a Pure DSL package. A voice line, however, is not required.
Performance is subject to contention. This means that data speeds and latency may be affected by factors outside of Afrihost’s control or demand for bandwidth at any given time.

*Save more than R200 every month

Based on a basic Telkom Landline rental package at R210pm. Actual monthly saving might differ depending on the landline package you are currently using.

1 - Shaping and prioritisation

Pure DSL packages are uncapped, unshaped and unthrottled. There are no usage thresholds so you can use as much data as you like, whenever you like. No throttling or shaping will be applied.

2 - Setup fee

Afrihost reserves the right to change the promotion at any time. While stocks last. E&OE.

Need a Modem?

Get more coverage for your home with our Wi‑Fi routers.

They help you keep your mobile devices and computers connected to Wi‑Fi with a reliable connection and expanded coverage in every corner of your home.

D-Link DSL-2740U

N‑300Mbps Wireless Speed

Great Wireless Coverage

2x External Antennas

Huawei HG659

AC‑1300Mbps Wireless Speed

Good Wireless Coverage

3G Failover via USB Modem

Getting Connected

Pure DSL is the way DSL was meant to be - uncapped, unshaped and unthrottled. And you only pay for the DSL line rental and data - saving you more than R200pm.*

Select which scenario suits you best, and we’ll guide you through the steps to get connected to Pure DSL.

*Save more than R200 every month Based on a basic Telkom Landline rental package at R210pm. Actual monthly saving might differ depending on the landline package you are currently using.

4x ISP of the Year Winner: Most wins by an ISP; Awarded by MyBroadband

Top DSL ISP Winner: Gear of the year award; Awarded by htxt.africa

3x IT Person of the Year Winner: Afrihost CEO Gian Visser; Awarded by MyBroadband

Why choose Afrihost

20 years of loving clients and technology - who better to trust with your internet?

DECADES of experience: Along the way we've grown from zero, won ISP of the year multiple times and learnt the hard way how an ISP should be run.

No fixed-term contracts. No paperwork: All packages are month to month. You can change your mind at any time. And if you don't love us you can leave whenever you want.

We just do things better: We LOVE our clients. We LOVE technology. And we LOVE making things better. Better Speeds. Better Systems. Better Service.

True uncapped broadband: There are no usage thresholds. No special time you need to use your data. No shaping. No throttling. All the speed, all the time - no matter your usage.

No voice line needed: Why pay for a voice landline that you don’t even use? With Pure DSL you only pay for the DSL line rental and data - saving you more than R200 every month!

Need help?

WhatsApp - 071 883 5005: Chat directly on your mobile or desktop.

help.afrihost.com: Guides, troubleshooting and video tutorials.

answers.afrihost.com: Join our community-driven support platform.

Getting started with Pure DSL

Unlike regular DSL, you do NOT need to pay for a voice landline that you don’t even use. With Pure DSL you only pay for the DSL line rental and data - saving you more than R200 every month!

Follow our Getting Connected guide for step-by-step instructions.

Once you’ve signed up for a Pure DSL package, Openserve will have to install the new DSL services at your premises. This can take up to 14 working days.

Checking Pure DSL coverage

Use our Coverage Tool to check if DSL is available in your area.

No, not all line speeds will be available in all covered areas. This is because of infrastructure restrictions on Openserve’s side. Please use our Coverage Tool to check which packages are available in your area.

If DSL is not available in your area, we’ll check if any of our other data solutions are available. You can also choose to give us your details and we’ll let you know as soon as one of our Internet solutions becomes available in your area.

Shaping and prioritisation

No, all Pure DSL packages are uncapped, unshaped and unthrottled. There are no usage thresholds so you can use as much data as you like, whenever you like. No throttling or shaping will be applied.

General questions

Yes, the price you see is the price you pay! All Pure DSL packages are bundled, so the price is for both your data and the line rental, all-inclusive.

No, if you sign up with Pure DSL today, we will cover the setup fee of R999. Please note that this is a limited offer and Afrihost reserves the right to change this at any time.

Yes, you’ll need an existing copper line at your premises to connect to Pure DSL. You do not, however, need to pay for voice line rental to get connected to Pure DSL. You only need to pay for the DSL line rental and data.

Please note that because Pure DSL is a separate service from regular DSL, Openserve will have to install the new DSL services at your premises. This can take up to 14 working days.

Unfortunately Openserve will NOT do any new installations of copper lines.

Yes, you can use any DSL-ready Wi-Fi modem with Pure DSL. Need a new modem? Check out our DSL Modems and Wi-Fi page for more information.

Yes, Pure DSL packages are locked to a single location.

Yes, existing Afrihost DSL clients can sign up for Pure DSL.

Please note, however, that Pure DSL is a service separate from your existing DSL Internet. You’ll have to sign up for a new package via our website and Openserve will have to install new DSL services at your premises.

Follow our Getting Connected guide for instructions on how to get Pure DSL.

Please note that if you change from an older Afrihost DSL package to Pure DSL, you will NOT be able to change back.