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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73653 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Chantelle Taylor

5 months ago

Thabisile, Thank you so much for your patience and for assisting me with my query. You went the extra mile to resolve my issue and knew exactly what the steps were to assist.

Chris Edwards

a year ago

I have had great service from the Afrihost walk-in centre in Rivonia Road. My experience was only with LTE and the staff were very helpful and courteous. I am streaming ('Teeveeing' - live UK TV) and using movie streaming apps. I started using an older ZTE router but soon changed to the recommended TP-Link unit. I also started off with the 20mbps package but again it was smoothly increased this to 50mbps. I have now found 3 other local residents who are paying R699pm for speeds they don't need and who would also like to save R400pm using LTE. The attitude of fibre-only companies who insist that they cannot reduce speed and cost for existing fibre users, will bite them in the backside as long as alternatives are around.

nokukhanya nhlapo

5 years ago

Exceptional service ... I would recommend it to any 1 . The agent who assisted me was very patient and talked me through the whole process . Thank you so much Afrihost !

Sylvester Jansen

a year ago

Sometimes you come across a person like Thabang, with exceptional customer service and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients. 10 out of 10 !!!

Sheron SK

2 months ago

They are the best at handling customer issues.Their whatsapp communication is the best👌they responds very fast they are willing to assist all times even when you don't understand the always give an explanation very friendly Pamela❤️

Willem Borstlap

4 years ago

Afrihost privides good WhatsApp service. Knowlegeable people with quick responses. Awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻However, I still do not understand why they switched to Frogfoot in my area. It was for the worse and not for the better. When it rains, the WiFi service often goes for a loop. Seems water is Frogfoot's headache. Their response times to reports of service being down also is not pleasant. Two days for a response before they even start looking at the problem? Not on, sorry, I am a positive person but sometimes frustration gets to a person.😔☹

Puleng Palesa Mokhele

2 years ago

Afrihost offers great customer service! I made an WhatsApp Enquiry, and a friendly consultant immediately responded. He was patient and understood my question. He took me through detailed steps, offered advice even demonstrated using an image to ensure we were on the same page. Thank you Afrihost

sue barnes

5 years ago

If I still am unsure it is my fault not Vuyo. Very good but that is why I stay with Afrihost and when I have read all the info I will revert and start a web site ,

Arun Nair

5 years ago

The best part about Afrihost is their customer support. I’ve had minor glitches but I’ve almost always had a good experience. Chatting to them via WhatsApp is quite convenient and highly recommended!

Andile Khumalo

5 years ago

😭 I love you guys. This is first world customer service delivered with human compassion and a genuine desire to assist the client. I'd run around their head quarters high-fiving and hugging the staff because they try harder. Other telecommunications companies might think to take a note from their business model, cough cough Telkom...😑

Calbie Creative

5 years ago

Always very happy with Afrihost and their WhatsApp chat line for support. Quick and responsive with knowledgeable agents that are courteous and patient. Well done Afrihost on creating an approachable environment for your customers to be helped with absolute minimal frustration!

Brenman Financial

4 years ago

The best ISP ever! I have been their client for about 15 years - never considered anybody else! If there is a hiccup sometimes, they sort it out within minutes, if not seconds! THANKS, AFRIHOST!

Adele Madigoe

7 months ago

Celumusa from Afrihost really assisted me well she was clear concise and to the point and sorted my problem out quickly thank you for your professionalism

Ruan Vos

3 years ago

(Translated by Google) Nkosana is an asset to Afrihost who is a pleasure to talk to someone who knows what he is doing. (Original) Nkosana is n aanwins vir Afrihost wat n plesier om met iemand te gesels wat weet wat hy doen.

Farie

a year ago

The rating I am putting here is for Customer Service Rep "Mhlonipheni" What a gentleman and I am truly amazed at how patient he was with me throughout the process. We will come back with the rating of the actual services of AfriHost in about a weeks time.. So far, so good honestly.. 😁

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.