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.

No voice line needed
Saving you more than R200 every month.
True Uncapped DSL
Uncapped. Unshaped. Unthrottled. No usage thresholds.
DSL line & data included
Your all-in-one data solution.

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75104 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Louise Bezuidenhout
a year ago

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Itumeleng M at Afrihost. Words cannot truly capture how appreciative I am of your kindness, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to assisting me. It's incredibly rare to encounter a service agent who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond, and you certainly exceeded my expectations. I believe service like yours comes from a true passion for helping others, not just a job. As a former service advisor myself, I can recognize excellent customer care when I see it. You took the time to ensure I fully understood the process, and I am deeply grateful for your efforts. Afrihost is fortunate to have someone with your exceptional customer service skills, and I sincerely hope your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded. Thank you once again for your outstanding service!

Jackie Letsatsi
5 years ago

Afrihost Whatsapp was amazing. Pitsetsi was very helpful and professional. He understood my query and resolved it speedily. He answered every question and explained what I need to do. I'm happy with the great service.

Morne Timms
5 years ago

Absolutely a pleasure dealing with Afrihost and their staff. My recent interactions with an Agent named Arthur has been an absolute pleasure, and made you feel that your issue is his issue. Thanks Arthur. Thanks Afrihost

Stef Martin
4 years ago

The WhatsApp support service is great. I've had my queries resolved every time, all without the hassle of waiting on hold for a call operator.

Christou Rademeyer
8 months ago

Fantastic service received from Skhumbuzo, the knowledge and interpersonal skills was excellent 👏. Recommendation to anyone who wants quick response and answers ask for Skhumbuzo T.

Lgn Bnd
2 years ago

I have no idea how a service like this has come about. The truth is, I feel our country is riddled with horrible service, often taking advantage of consumers. The CPA (Consumer Protection Act) is of no use. Let’s start with Afrihost’s contact number, which begins with 0800. Most people don’t know that this is completely free for the consumer. Numbers starting with 0860 or 0861, on the other hand, are not free for the caller and use up your minutes, meaning the company or government charges you for the call—even if it’s due to their own fault. The fact that Afrihost uses 0800, in my view, shows an early sign of care for the consumer. From that point on, you get through to sales, which should be remarkable—and it is, just like with many other companies. BUT! What sets Afrihost apart is that the level of attention continues throughout the entire process, unlike many companies I have dealt with. In fact, most companies that eagerly take my monthly direct debit begin to dissolve their care and attention soon after. Calls drop with no callback, and you’re forced to spend countless minutes just trying to reach someone through their endless "select 1 for this…" and "select 5 for that…" options. With Afrihost, it was different. The process was quick, and the technical consultant was truly intent on helping! Even when I visited the walk-in center, the care, consideration, and persistence were evident. They ensured I walked away with exactly what I needed—and in this case, it was something I needed urgently. Now everything is installed, and I no longer have my fingers crossed. I am confident that even if problems arise, I will be treated with the same care as a new, incoming client. I’m also quite certain that I can speak for a large majority of my ward/area when I say this. Too often, companies forget about their existing clients and focus solely on making new sales. In my opinion, keeping current clients happy goes a long way in ensuring further revenue, and "word of mouth" is far more valuable than any flashy marketing campaign. Thank you to all at Afrihost who helped with such care—everyone I encountered did an excellent job.

Jillian Pollard
5 years ago

2nd time I take out a contract with Afrihost as my chosen ISP....and trust me I would do it again 100 times over. Fast and efficient, lovely consultants who are knowledgeable whilst still remaining friendly with a great sense of humour. Super happy client!

Andre Janse van Rensburg
3 years ago

Best internet experience since joining Afrihost 3 months ago after being with Telkom for may years. Their client service via WhatsApp is outstanding. Not holding on for minutes to talk to an agent and passed from one to another. One stop problem resolution.

Nicole Byleveld
4 years ago

Mali has been a great help. She did not only focus on my current problem, she also checked what the next steps would be and assisted me right to the end. It has been a great experience and would recommend Afrihost.

Maxine Geneapril
2 years ago

Effective, efficient, dealing with them via WhatsApp chat so easy, love when they also send messages about outages and when it's restored. Highly recommend choosing Afrihost paired with Openserve.

Joanie Steenkamp
3 years ago

Afrihost is the only service provider that could assist with uncapped internet on a mine site in Postmasburg area, Northern Cape...thanks Afrihost!

Johannes Groenewald
5 years ago

Afrihost is the best, I have registered my new Domain and received personal assistance and help from Mpho , on WhatsApp , Ticket Numbers , Emails , everything is in place to ensure CSI , Johan at legendarylife.co.za

Ashley Singh
2 years ago

Afrihost has always exceeded my expectations from hosting to mobile to the Zest cellphone to eSims where they can do in 10 minutes, from the comfort of your home, the giants in the country require you to visit a store to achieve.

Quintin Goslin
5 years ago

Great from start to finish! Second account I am proudly opening with Afrihost! A friend messaged me while busy with the registration, asking me what I was doing... Told him "signing up with Afrihost"... He replied that I was making the biggest mistake ever, I should rather use *******. I told him to call back later as I want to complete my Afrihost registration without interruptions - and that I have been an Afrihost client for almost 10 years with NO issues! Call ended, he forwarded me a brochure of the company he was referring to... 5x times more expensive, I kid you not. Domain registered with Afrihost and ready to use in under an hour! Great service!

Rustin Ravat
3 years ago

Best service providers in any industry in SA. Knowledgeable, to the point and go above and beyond to assist you. Can't say the same about Takealot

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?

Getting started with Pure DSL

How is Pure DSL different from other DSL products?

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!

How to get connected to Pure DSL

Follow our Getting Connected guide for step-by-step instructions.

How long will it take to get connected?

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

How to check if you have Pure DSL coverage in your area

Use our Coverage Tool to check if DSL is available in your area.

Will all line speeds be available in covered areas?

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 you do not have Pure DSL coverage 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

Are your DSL packages shaped?

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

Is the price of the DSL line included in the package price?

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.

Will I have to pay a setup fee?

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.

Do I need a copper line to use Pure DSL?

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.

I do not have a copper line, can I get one installed?

Unfortunately Openserve will NOT do any new installations of copper lines.

Can I use my current DSL modem?

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.

Will my Pure DSL package be locked to a single location?

Yes, Pure DSL packages are locked to a single location.

Can existing Afrihost DSL clients get Pure DSL?

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.