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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73929 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Dewald Steyn

3 years ago

Had a fault with my LTE connection this morning, which can happen with technology. Contacted Afrihost via whatsapp. They were very proffesional and sorted the issue out very fast. A personal thanks to Mukhethwa for your assistance. I would highly reccomend Afrihost!!!!!!

Shephard Bero

a year ago

Great service, there customer care it's extraordinary, you can feel at home. Blessing was so kind and exceptional throughout my domain registration and mailbox setup.

Sepi Raeisi

2 years ago

This rating is only related to the set up process. Afrihost were efficient in getting me set up and connected. We had to go through the process of configuring my router once we knew the ONT was operating normally. It was fast and efficient and I absolutely know if I had been with a few providers I’d previously tried, this would not have been done

Cobus Jacobs

4 years ago

Really good only been with them a short while, but havent had any problems with them at all, and thier customer service is quick, easy and reliable!

neil van Asselt

9 months ago

I was an mweb customer. Incredible wait times to get a chat going, and then supa slow chat responses. I looked at webafrica ... Didn't like the R1000 termination fee. I tried Axxess,... Incredibly slow and long waits to get to a service agent, who was servicing multiple people at the same time. A conversation that should take 3 minutes taking 15 , at the time when I was trying to give them money. Afrihost worlds apart. Used the whattsapp tool and was in contact with a focused representative almost immediately. Got the fiber deal I wanted and am sorted. Goodbye mweb, hello happy days.

Louis Laubscher

4 years ago

I've only had great service from them. They go the extra mile to sort out issues quickly even when it's not their fault but due to the service providers.

Tumi Lekoko

4 years ago

Awesome service via WhatsApp after had issues with connection for a week. Thulanie trouble shooted as I was sending the screenshots, was patient with my impatience and finally resolved and we are all happy and connected

Bernadette Gentz

a year ago

Five star service received from Afrihost Call center Operater : Katlego. Matter was escalated and Katlego cleary explained the way forward for the Network to be re-connected again.

Devon Michael Kok

4 years ago

Mukhethwa, was so detailed, absolutely no fuss or hassles given, he found the most effective solution. and made my aggravated experience so pleasant. I am literally smiling while typing this for him. I beseech of you to please commend his customer service experience with the rest of your team and make an example of easily going the extra mile and showing product knowledge. I thank you for this and appreciate your service Mukhethwa. Forward this to your manager to do something about it for you. And train all to be as best as they can be and use you as an example in there daily working lives.

Nico Venter

3 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.

Arun Nair

5 years ago

The best part about Afrihost is their customer support. I’ve had minor glitches but I’ve almost always had a good experience. Chatting to them via WhatsApp is quite convenient and highly recommended!

Andy Golem

2 years ago

Great service, they make it quick and easy to register new domains and transfer existing domains (including .gov). Customer service is quick and effective on whatsapp with representatives ready to assist with extremely technical issues. I strongly recommend it to all my clients.

Wesley Williams

6 months ago

Great service from Afrihost. Troubleshooting via the Afrihost WhatsApp portal was quick and seamless once again. Great service Afrihost, I would 100% recommend them as an ISP.

Doni Muller

2 years ago

Afihost is efficient and helps me as a small startup with no technical skills, get all my stuff sorted. I have had (mostly) wonderful experiences with their support staff. Just got off the line with Sasha P who was so professional and so effective in helping me. Thank you Sasha and thank you Afrihost!

Antonie Smith

a year ago

Truly a pleasure dealing with Afrihost. Products are clearly set out on website, interaction via WhatsApp is fast and efficient - best I have experienced among other mobile operators, or many businesses for that matter

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.