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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73409 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Tristan Hahn

6 years ago

Been with Afrihost for 6 years - exceptionally pleased. Uptime > > 99% bar one incident of intermittent drop-outs caused by my fibre equipment had become outdated - got routed to Vuma who replaced expeditiously Maybe not the cheapest but if you need / want reliable hassle free internet this is the way to go

Juan van Straaten

3 years ago

They have been offering me great service for years now and i honestly have no complaints with Afrihost, their services and staff is excellent

Antonette Ndhlovu

3 months ago

I've been with afrihost for over 5 years now, I've changed locations over the years and migrating fibre lines has always been quick and seemless. Great service, highly recommended.

Devan Govender

a year ago

I am delighted to have had a friction-free conversation with Nomvuyiso of Afrihost iro of services offered by the company. She restored my faith in the service centredness of businesses in SA.

Ashley Hansen

5 years ago

One of the - if not the best ISP in South Africa thank you Gian and team for what you have brought to the market and may many follow your example of what it means to provide services to the public

Andrew Kelly

2 years ago

I’ve been with Afrihost for over 15 years, both for my business and personal needs. Their services are easy to use, and their client support is exceptionally quick and helpful. I’ve never encountered any issues with them or their service. Whether it’s setting up new connections or resolving queries, Afrihost has consistently delivered. Their reliable infrastructure and excellent security make them a top choice for South African web hosting and ISP. I highly recommend Afrihost!

Warren Grosch

2 years ago

Fair pricing. Strong signal. (Depending on your placement outside of certain metropole areas). Decent after-service, whether via WhatsApp or live call. Awesome over the holiday period.

Gradwell Lindhorst (Dark Mode)

2 years ago

Afrihost is by far THE BEST ISP in South Africa. Whenever you chat to them ALWAYS for a reason of my own doing they resolve the issue in minutes. They have the best support staff in SA. You feel like you are speaking to a friend. I have been with AFRIHOST for over 9years. Thank You AFRIHOST. PURE INTERET JOY

Motlatsi Mokoena

2 years ago

Exceptional Service from Nonjabulo Thank you for your help in resolving a very technically challenging issue. I would like to acknowledge her immense input in getting the matter resolved. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of “troubleshooting at home” with me. Her attitude towards her work is on an entirely different level. Good going! I am sure is a valuable member of your customer service team.

Thandekile Njozela

4 years ago

I have dealt with a lot of ISPs but Afrihost is, by far, the best I have dealt with. Very efficient, starting from the order/installation process all the way to their support team. A very happy client, I am 🙌🏾

Taryn van der Merwe

2 years ago

Every time I have had an issue with my domain I have gone to the support whatsapp line and within moments I have received (human) help (not AI) and been able to get through the issue successfully. This immediate support is a game changer for me.

Itumeleng Mobabi

4 years ago

Afrihost is always helpful whenever I have queries. Not only are they quick at answering the phone when I call, the consultants always have a professional demeanor. Today I was assisted by Simphiwe and it was another great experience interacting with Afrihost.

Bruce Middleton

9 months ago

Asked my previous ISP provider to move my connection to a new location, giving them a month and a half notice of the move, after 10 days after the move and nothing happening apart from they will escalate the problem, I cancelled with them, and contacted Afrihost, everything was done quickly and efficiently, and best of all they kept me informed of the progress .

Liddy Janse van Rensburg

5 months ago

Afrihost renders excellent client services throughout. They respond quickly when you request assistance. Their interactions are friendly, kind, understanding, and professional throughout the process. I placed an order on Monday and today (Wednesday) at 12 pm, I received the product and was sorted. I am glad I changed to Afrihost as my ISP. I can really recommend them.

Anthony Smith

2 years ago

The best Customer service that I have ever experienced anywhere else. Go out their way to assist. Makes other companis look terrible. Well done to all the ladies I have dealt with over the last week getting me set up.

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.