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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74237 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Racheal OLA

a year ago

Thanks to the WhatsApp helper (Laurine T) I was able to resolve my WiFi connection issue after 2 weeks of complaining and waiting Thank you Laurine T

Johann Steenkamp

6 years ago

Best of the Best ISP in South Africa, wish they can run the full telecommunications apparatus in South Africa independent from government oversight.

Sibongile Makhoba

6 months ago

The service was excellent and the Consultants knowledgeable and patient. I was guided through the process although it was not easy from my end .

Richard Schulz

a year ago

Used Afrihost for a year and received great service from them without any problems. Can definitely recommend them if you are looking for problem free hosting.

Irina Neto

6 years ago

The place is very nice and delightful. When you get there the upfront personnel will check you in, and ask you to wait until your number is called. In the waiting room the staff actually offers water and coffee. I have been there 5 times and the waiting period is no more than 10 minutes. The staff at the counter are very sympathetic, friendly, and fast. The decoration is great too and the way Afrihost separated the counters from each other truly makes you feel that you are been attended at a small office. Also I have been using Afrihost for about 4 months now and I completely love it, my boss also has it in her house and she also likes it and never complained about it.

Jaco van Heerden

3 years ago

I've been with Afrihost since 2016. I've recommended them to many friends and family members, many whom have since switched and are extremely happy with having made the switch. Their customer service is great and I've experienced very little down time over the years. I will always highly recommend Afrihost to anyone looking to change ISP's.

Eileen Groenewald

a year ago

When and I mean WHEN, there is a rate issue, support is absolutely brilliant. Quick and patient with a good understanding of the problem and how to resolve it.

Gavin Stone

6 years ago

I have had the privilege of being an Afrihost client for a number of years .. hassle free service 24/7... Very switched on WhatsApp assistance if needed. Price for data is amazing.

Dallace Rickson Jolly

3 years ago

JHB Water hit the fibre cable in our complex. Within less than an hour of reporting it to Afrihost, they had contacted OpenServe and a technician was on site. Repair was made within three hours of the breakdown on a Friday! Excellent service from both Afrihost and OpenServe. JHB Water... take notes...

Lynton Africa

6 years ago

There were some hiccups at first from my side. Afrihost was patient and kept me in the loop at all times and my fibre was installed within no time. I can recomend Afrihost to anyone.

Siveshan Moodaley

2 years ago

The service received from Afrihost was amazing. I have had 3 interactions with this company since taking a SIM card with them and each instance was handled speedily and the issued effectively resolved. I will highly recommend Afrihost. In fact, I have been a loyal customer with another network since 2010 and considering changing permanently due to the service received..and also the pricing

Raymond Hayward

4 years ago

I have used Afrihost's service since shortly after their inception. I have always recommended them to friends as you are sure to get top notch service from them at very competitive and affordable prices!

Tanja Oosthuizen

5 years ago

Been with Afrihost for some time and I always suggest Afrihost as the Fibre provider to other potential clients. No billing issues and easy to use. The only 'complaint' is that the cost of Fibre is very high but that is probably the Provider Vumatel

Reabetswe Tshetlo

a year ago

Like I have tried other service providers and no one does it like Afrihost. The communication, the quick support, their online portal. Impeccable. like Afrihost is a clients dream provider

Noeleen Naidoo

2 years ago

It was initially a hassle for Openserve getting a fibre connection to my home but it was done nevertheless,my interaction with the Afrihost agent was good.My fibre was connected without any issues once the line was installed.Thank you for the great service!

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.