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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Freshly homeground

a year ago

I was assisted by Kabelo via WhatsApp.I think I took more than 29 minutes with him.he so professional and patient.he made sure that I understood every step and assisted me until the end Well done K.you deserve a bonus👏👏

Costa Wesele

6 years ago

By far the most wholesale & responsive customer service experience I have ever had. More efficient than Ambulance & fire services combined. I'm super impressed. Keep it up!

Brian Bellwood

3 years ago

Whenever there is a connection issue, it is resolved quickly, even when the fault is with one of the fibre providers. After a recent lightning storm, the router was struck. Afrihost client support did everything they could from their side to confirm where the issue could be. Diagnosis steps are easy to follow and suggestions are clear and worthwhile. Connectivity is restored quickly and is always up to the specified speeds. Problems will happen but the attitude that Afrihost has proves that they are the best.

Rina Swain

a year ago

(Translated by Google) Definitely the best service I've ever received from any internet service provider. Personal service without AI. We talk to REAL PEOPLE. (Original) Beslis die beste diens wat ek nog ontvang het van enige internet diensverskaffer. Persoonlike diens sonder AI. Ons praat met REGTE MENSE.

Esti Kruger

3 years ago

I will be with Afrihost a year in April 2024 - it's probably the best network provider/service I've ever had/ received in my life. WILL NEVER MOVE!! #ThankYouAfrihost

Karin Behrens

4 months ago

Karin's Treasures has had a positive experience with Afrihost. Their hosting has been reliable, and the support team has been helpful and responsive whenever we needed assistance. We value the service and the stability they provide for our business.

Mary Sserwanga

4 years ago

Best so far. Fast response. Always updating me. Pleasant interaction with me. Very convenient as well for my lifestyle. I highly recommend Afrihost.

Keshav Chetty

3 years ago

Arthur, the Memory Maestro: Arthur, the wizard from our hosting and domain provider, is like the modern-day Arthur the Great – only instead of a round table, he's got a desk and a knack for memory magic! When I needed to boost my website's memory for some fancy tweaks, Arthur stepped in with his digital Excalibur and expanded it like a pro. While the original Arthur had knights and quests, this Arthur navigates domains and digital realms with finesse. He made the impossible look easy, just like pulling a sword from a stone. If I could, I'd give him a digital crown and a seat at the 'geek' table! Thanks to Arthur's memory mastery, my website is now the shining jewel of the internet. Kudos, Arthur, for being the modern Merlin of website memory!

Debbie Strauss

4 years ago

Thulani gave me the best service ever. Patient while he guided me through all the steps. Even when I took so long. Well done, Thulani. You make Afrihost proud! My brother wants to convert to Afrihost because of your excellent fiber deals. I sincerely hope he gets you on the line. Thulani, you are the best. Debbie.

Angela B

2 years ago

Afrihost makes my life so much easier! The self-service channels are world-class ❤️ They just work. You know what's happening, what's next and when you do need a human on the other side, they are just as brilliant. I wish more SA companies would learn from them!

Tim Kelly

3 years ago

The quality of the service I've received from Afrihost is incredible. Their WhatsApp support chat is like a dream! No sitting endlessly on calls waiting for answers. Can't recommend them highly enough!

Andrew Pringle

7 years ago

Afrihost has been my cost-effective Internet Service Provider of choice for a few years and the mobile wireless connection has always been fast and reliable; the accounts and invoices clear and prompt; and service responses to queries when required efficient. I am sorry to be having to leave them due to failure of the Network provider and no exact replica available through their offerings .

Precious Zifodja

4 years ago

Absolutely happy being with Afrihost They are always readily available to assist when I have issues. Their whatsApp chat line is even better, you get help in less than a minute. The team is very friendly too. Highly recommended them.

Simon Zwelibanzi Mnakwazo Majavu

6 years ago

I have always received the utmost care and good customer service from Afrihost. Even when I am in the wrong, they try to be most accommodating to my customer satisfaction. I applaud them for that, and I can definitely recommend them to anyone for all their services. Thanks for listening.

Alouise Hartzenberg

6 years ago

Great mobile service provider. Efficient and professional service. Best airtime and data deals and added benefits. I would recommend moving to Afrihost any day.

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.