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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Here's what our say

Sally Z

4 years ago

After a frustrating week of trying to get reconnected because of a technical glitch I am now sorted.Very impressed with the promptness of customer liaison.Dealing with humans,not bots.And if you want to talk to someone you can.All options available.Well trained & friendly.Helpful with complicated technical issues and on hand to guide you through.

Bob Choene

3 years ago

Mandla quickly resolve to my billing query. Afrihost is efficient and flexible to assist any of their customers with whatever situation they may be facing.kudos to them

Solomon Razaq

3 months ago

Anyone can provide a service but providing support after that is rare. I was able to contact quickly and although my problem wasn’t sorted I was advised to open a ticket.

John Cloete

2 years ago

I picked up a problem with no internet and was professionally assisted by Tutu at Afrihost. I have had a total professional experience with Afrihost from day one and can recommend them to any and all. We run our business on Afrihost and will not change to another service provider.

Allaveya Van Reenen

a year ago

Afrihost staff is very helpful and the problem get sorted out immediately. Thank you to Shingirai for her help and efforts and for going the extra mile and being very polite.

Karen Myburgh

4 years ago

I've worked for a number of ISP's and in my short dealings with Afrihost can honestly say their service is OUTSTANDING. I will only ever use Afrihost going forward.

Črt Remic (CHURT)

4 years ago

Professional, fast, and it works! A refreshing experience that should be taken as an exemple by all major communication/IT brands in South Africa.

Christopher Frangakis

3 months ago

Been having wifi issues on fibre for a while. Contacted Afrihost via their whatsapp channel and was professionally assisted by Nonjabulo (for an hour). Tested the line using a laptop with their guidance and confirmed the fibre and speed are what I am paying for. The problem is the router! New one ordered, also with their assistance. One happy customer in the end.

Debbie Lynn

8 months ago

Thank you for amazing service - ALWAYS. Amazing staff and always super friendly and helpful. Thank you Happiness for the amazing service this morning.

Willem Cronje

3 years ago

What an amazing experience moving to Afrihost! Professional and friendly staff made the move seamless. A prime example of how things can be done to be set apart from the rest. Thank you.

Mamodima Ndlovu

4 years ago

Very helpful, patient and skilled agents. Convenient as well because most of my issues were sorted via Whatsapp. I'm extremely happy with Afrihost's service.

Louis Laurie

5 years ago

It's 10/10 for Afrihost and help agent Vuyolwethu M. Took 90 min too switch line from previous ISP using the Afrihost WhatsApp help service. Satisfied customer!

Johan Ras

2 years ago

For a new prospecting customer, I had great customer service, especially being hearing impaired with the option of getting all required information, suggestions and option via live WhatsApp chat made it very easy and efficient. Very professional, and compassionate, and very knowledgeable and all answers and concerns were addressed with no pressure on the time it took to get everything resolved. Thank you Sicelo, what a great experience first up.

Nadia Nilsen

5 years ago

Mpho.b stayed on the line with me from 4:20pm to 7pm! Well past normal hours. He was tenacious and tried various things to get my service working. As a non-IT person, he was clear and patient with my fumblings. I had a complex issue and he managed to resolve it. Thank you! Also LOVE the whatsapp channel for fault finding. Well done on this initiative.

Donovan Adams

3 years ago

What a privilege it was to chat with all the Afrihost team you all are doing a great job keep up the brilliant standard you are setting and I will most definitely recommend you to anyone GOD blessed.

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.