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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76762 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Big Mo

8 years ago

Whatsapp chat option was a pleasure to use. smooth and stress free. I left Super Sonic to come to Afrihost. Within 20 mins Afrihost technician sorted out over whatsapp what Super Sonic couldnt do in 2 months. Extremely happy with Afrihost!

SirT Jobe

6 years ago

Afrihost is wow... thank you so much... your services and prices are to good to be true... no robo chat...real agents fast replies and resolving matters

Henno Raaths

4 years ago

I have been with Afrihost for about 6-8 years (not sure), but during that time, I have never considered using another ISP. They are helpful and friendly. If the infrastructure causes problems, people always tend to blame the ISP when it’s not their fault. I like dealing with Afrihost they are the best ISP I ever dealt with.

Wade Baatjies

2 years ago

I've been with Afrihost since 2019 and they've been providing me with excellent service. Call backs are almost immediate. Their support staff are very knowledgeable and goes the extra mile. I would also like to commend the gentleman Ngcebo, who recently assisted me with a few queries. Keep up the fantastic work Sir.

Ricardo Pather

5 years ago

Absolutely amazing service. Their whatsapp line was prompt and efficient. Didn't have any long waits for replies which are common on WhatsApp contact centre's. My enquiries and requirements were all done in a few minutes.

cheryldene Louise Bedien

5 months ago

For the past years I've been with Afrihost, I am highly pleased with their service, when there is an outage of some sort they would let their clients know.

Gillian Mostert

a year ago

I was helped in an incredibly kind, patient, quick and efficient manner. After the terrible experiences I have had with other hosts, I was so grateful to be assisted so quickly and kindly! Thank you to Onalenna!!

Shaun Chan Wing

2 years ago

Exceptional Support from Nkosana at Afrihost! I recently had the pleasure of receiving outstanding support from Nkosana at Afrihost, and I couldn't be more impressed. Nkosana's dedication to providing top-notch customer service truly stood out, and I want to take a moment to share my positive experience. From the moment I reached out with my Afrihost-related questions, Nkosana demonstrated a deep understanding of the issues at hand. Not only did he address my concerns promptly, but he also went above and beyond to ensure that I felt heard and supported throughout the entire interaction. Nkosana's expertise and professionalism were evident in his clear and concise explanations, making complex technical information easily understandable. He took the time to guide me through each step of the process, leaving no room for confusion or uncertainty. What sets Nkosana apart is not only his technical proficiency but also his friendly and personable approach. He made me feel like a valued customer, and his commitment to resolving my issues left a lasting positive impression. In a world where exceptional customer service is increasingly rare, Nkosana's dedication to excellence is truly commendable. Afrihost is fortunate to have such a skilled and customer-centric professional on their team. Thank you, Nkosana, for your outstanding support. Your commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed, and I am grateful for the positive experience you provided. Keep up the fantastic work!

Francois Mc Gregor

5 years ago

I know a lot of people will have bad things to say about Afrihost. My personal experience with them so far has been mostly positive. They are always friendly and understanding and resolve my queries in no time. The informative mail we get from the CEO makes me feel valued and not just another number. Keep it up Afrihost, you guys are Rockstars!

3 years ago

We had problems with our Router rebooting at random. We then asked Afrihost if they can replace the router but unfortunately the warranty expired a year ago. I told Afrihost that I want to cancel because any other ISP will give me a free router if I sign up with them. A sales rep phoned me today very professionally telling me that they will give me a free router I just have to pay for delivery which is fine with me and bonus they will give me an extra month free of internet if I just stay with them!!! Really good service and really went the extra mile for me!!! thnx Afrihost well deserved 5 star!

Lee-Roy Da Gama

4 years ago

Fast and efficient service from all the agents from afrihost, I received wonderful service and my internet is up and running in 36 hours from my migration.

Rosné Rhyn

4 months ago

John M, thank you for your assistance! You were so kind and understanding throughout my frustration of being without internet for days! Thank you John! ~Blessings!

Jorg-Dieter Zmich

3 years ago

Afrihost has outstanding customer service 👏 . Afrihost my preferred service provider as direct interaction with other mobile operators well below par...

Lolo Morapeli

a year ago

Tshepiso was courteous, helpful, and professional throughout our engagement. I appreciated the clarity and patience with which they assisted me. It’s always refreshing to receive support that feels both efficient and human.

Zane Smith

4 months ago

Everything was handled quickly and efficiently, and I truly felt valued as a customer. Thank you for the outstanding service — it is greatly appreciated!

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.