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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62203 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

OuBoet van den Berg

5 years ago

Awesome service! Love their service, products and service. Adsl an mobile is on point. Hope to get fibre soon in my area and that Afrihost will be able to assist me then as well.

Sphiwe Molala

5 years ago

Been using afrihost since I first learnt what servers are 5 years ago(2015), haven't had any issue... It's these guys you go to after your frustration with AWS!

Nzwakie Sifanele

7 months ago

As I’ve just started using Afrihost, I’m still going to experiment how it works but for now I’m satisfied with the service that I received.

Faatimah Vally

3 years ago

Afrihost has been my ISP for 10 years and they have always been super helpful! Even when the line is down they are super communicative and assist…

Nonofo Chere

4 years ago

I've been with other ISPs before but AfriHost is by far the best. 100 out of 10 do recommend😊. Reponse rate: almost at the speed of light They're professional and friendly. You don't even have to call in because guess what? Whatsapp chat is available 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 (preferred and recommended ).

SHAMEEMAH TOYER

8 months ago

I have been with afrihost for a while now and I have no issues at all, they are great at what they do and I'm happy to be one of there clients, I highly recommend afrihost to anyone.

Thandeka Beaulha

a year ago

I've used the domain from Afrihost, their packages are affordable, the support is timely. I have parked my domain with them because I would like to be able to use it, once i am ready again.

Tracy-Lea Coetzee

4 years ago

Moving to Afrihost as my ISP was the best decision I ever made. What a relief to deal with a professional, dependable and consistently reliable company. Highly recommended.

Nico Venter

2 years ago

I have not had any problems. I get what I pay for and if there is a problem I have found that Afrihost is quick to resolve it or give a satisfactory explanation of the situation.

Aug-Lynne Maphomey

2 years ago

We've been with Afrihost/ Vumatel since 2019 - Pleasant service, no hassles, reliable internet connection at all times, I don't recall being without Internet, even with loadshedding and our UPS, our line and experience has been nothing but perfect. We're happy to move to our new home and continue our Journey with Afrihost/ Vumatel there, they've become a huge part of our Family. 🙂

Amanda Ngxabi

2 years ago

The whatsapp service is the best most efficient way of getting through and communicating with them. And they are so caring and quick to respond

Ruqaiyuh le grange

2 years ago

I love my service provider afrihost it so easy to get a hold of them when u have any questions and they always resolve my problems. Would recommend them to anyone how want to buy vuma fibre.

Salem

2 years ago

Great app, great low cost data, and when I signed up they had 1GB free per month which is rad as it carries over at least a month far as I recall. I initially got them for a data sim (dual SIM) but I liked them so much now I even use them for my mobile network as well! Little known gem, but big in the tech space! No more expensive charges per gig by the main networks punishing small bundle users and forcing you to buy bigger bundles just in case you go over, it's R30 per 1GB here and you can BUY per 1GB.. and their bigger bundles (buying above 3 gigs) are even cheaper if you do know! I've raved about the network but I also find the app UI great with being able to customise the dashboard shortcuts which is all I need. Feature request: please allow more than one SIM card per email account though, I had errors trying to set this up, it got very complicated.

Wade Hogan

2 years ago

Afrihost have been amazing in my area, I have been with them for many years now and I have been down maybe four days in total. When other people are complaining that they are down on Frogfoot I am up with no issues thanks to Afrihost, best ISP in the country, hands down.

Gill Jorgenson

a year ago

Their WhatsApp customer service is fast and efficient. Their tech guys are super helpful and patient, asking for clarity when they're not clear on your issue. That's a definite win for me.

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.