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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83942 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Hannah Briggs

5 months ago

We have made our losses with MWeb. Just started the process with Afrihost and we are amazed!! The customer service is great and get a response within a minute, MWeb is touch and go with hours of waiting periods. Phone MWebs customer care service it takes hours, but their sales department is on point, they’ll sell you something so you stuck and then you’re no longer a priority to them

Blessing Chizema

8 years ago

Afrihost is the best thing that has ever happened in my life…just like everybody else, i have my plate full of life’s challenges, at least home internet is not one of them!

Kristian Albertyn

6 years ago

I highly recommend Afrihost , I’ve been with them now for a year, struggled through loadshedding and my wife working from home with them, I’ve always had the best and extremely quick customer service with them. Only cancelled now due to relocation and installation cost with frogfoot being a bit high. If a free installation package becomes available I will definitely be switching back. All the best.

Trevor Bennie

a year ago

I have been with Afrihost for more than 10 years now, there have been times when the internet when down (about 5 times) but most were sorted out quickly. Once Vumatel fault could resolve quicker because once their field team contacted me it was resolved within a few hours. But overall very good service.

Amanda Ngxabi

3 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

Christo Nel

6 years ago

I've been using Afrihost for a couple of years now. Always has and always will be my first go to ISP doesn't matter if its for mobile/ADSL/fiber. Well done guys!

Martina Martin

4 months ago

Excellent service and very efficient staff. I find the WhatsApp service extremely helpful and responsive. Compared to other companies... I enjoy being able to speak to a real person and boot a chatbot. Well done!

Lusani Makalima

5 years ago

I've been with Afrihost for almost a decade and their service has continued to meet (and sometimes surpass) my expectations. Recommended entirely.

Jeraque van den Berg

3 years ago

They really care about their customers. If people took the time to breath through a whatsapp chat or email conversation they will get the necessary appropriate help that they need. 5 Star rating for Afrihost.

Aaliyah Motala

4 years ago

I have no issues with afrihost for over 2 years now. The WhatsApp line is brilliant because I don't have to wait an hour on a call for an agent. Quick and efficient service.

John-Henry Opperman

5 years ago

I have been a client of Afrihost since 2000 and I am amazed at how they have scaled up their service and offering. I host about 40 sites with them and also have a couple of managed cloud servers. Apart from their default voice message saying "We have had an influx of calls and can't take your call as soon as we'd like" that has been on for 3 years, there is NOTHING I don't like about Afrihost. (Support, Finance, Admin, Connectivity, Walk-in included)

Candice Barnard

4 months ago

I was assisted by Lethukuthula. I didn't know half of what I was being asked to do, but he/she took the time to send me screenshots of what they were referencing making the process of my troubleshooting easier. As he/she couldn't assist me, in finding what the problem with my line is, not only die he/she escalate my problem, but also informed it as a priority as I explained I work from home and need my line without issues as I have to log into a Vietnam server to do my work. Our whole chat took an hour to get through with all the screenshots and him/her waiting for me patiently, I never once felt like I was dumb for not understanding the process. He/She is the perfect example of how Customer Care agents should treat EVERYONE. With Patience, respect, kindness, and a friendly demeaner.

Noluthando Magubane

3 years ago

It was a great experience thanks to Uluthando. It was like am talking to someone I already know my conversation with her was so smooth. She was so helpful.

Thabang Ndlovu

4 years ago

I moved from Rain to Afrihost and I don't regret it. Am getting the speeds am paying for and their Whatsapp help desk is user friendly and efficient.

Mariska van Huyssteen

a year ago

Afrihost is great, no problems and if you get a problem they sort it out very quickly. Love that they have whatsapp, it's quick and easy to sort out any issue.

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.