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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84811 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Antonette Ndhlovu

10 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.

James Marcus

2 months ago

Love Afrihost, absolutely love them. Way better than all my previous ISPs. Customer service is legendary, the customer zone is very user-friendly. There is always room for improvement though.

WJ Scratch & Chip Repairs

3 years ago

All round wonderful service and connectivity! Thank you Afrihost! Its not often that a service provider is 'easy-peasy' - it normally ends in a battle, BUT NOT WITH AFRIHOST!

Boifang Akondo

3 years ago

I have been with Afrihost for over 6 months, I have only encountered 1 issue with was resolved without me having to call, matter was resolved via whatsapp. Great service.

Zander Niemann

2 years ago

I am extremely satisfied with the service I am getting from Afrihost. From day one I've had no hassles, everything from the arrangements, the installation and the continued excellent service has been amazing.

Toto Mrwebi

3 years ago

My internet froze and stopped working, via the whatsapp platform I got assisted by Madali. He/she took only 5 min to help me resolve the issue. The service was very prompt and professional. Thank Madali C

Nithesh Chathargoon

4 years ago

I've used AfriHost for the first time and I have to say their service is absolutely brilliant! Their WhatsApp chat service is amazing.. a wonderful staff member was able to assist me on a Sunday morning to get me set up and answer my questions.. its very rare to receive service like this.. thanks AfriHost!

VanessA Pillay

3 years ago

Generally a good experience with Afrihost. They able to assist with all my queries. If they could just add a feature where data could be sent to non Afrihost user's.

Mr TWN

2 years ago

So far there have been no major problems or disruptions with any services I use, and the one minor issue that did occur (long ago) was resolved quickly and has not recurred. It is easy to get in touch with support agents.

Karen Miller

3 years ago

I have used Afrihost to supply uncapped data at home for years. never a problem with the connection. when my modem gave trouble this afternoon, their whatsapp assistance was efficient and had me up and running with friendly and capable service. thank you

Michael

21 hours ago

Great service, the WhatsApp helpdesk has been available every time I needed it, the people helping me were always friendly and patient. Thank you for the top notch service.

Leonie Solomon

10 months ago

The WhatsApp consultants are always very helpful, patient and professional. My matters are always resolved. I've been with Vuma and Afrihost for more than 5 years and won't change.

Nightwolf

4 years ago

For my business services I tried a few ISP services, but I prefer Afrihost for their professional service above the rest. Consistently high quality service, support and products.

eldene eyssell

10 months ago

Afrihost is great. I now have their fibre and a data sim for my phone. Their service at the Rivonia walk-in centre was welcomin=g, efficient and knowledgeable. Gregory P was beyond patient about answering my questions. Other service staff have kept me updated on the fibre process with calls and emails. Everything has worked seamlessly. And you can talk to a real person if you have a problem. Should have done this years ago.

Steven Groenewald

9 months ago

A lot of ISPs are at the mercy of Fiber providers, most I would guess. AfriHost’s WhatsApp support makes it way more bearable when you are faced with delays from the Fiber provider. Thanks to Refentse M for the great support!

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.