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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70779 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

olerato diale

a year ago

The rating is based solely on the customer service agent I was in touch with-namely Gildo! What an amazing human interaction I had which has become so rare in customer support. I really appreciate his level of attentive listening, kindness and patience which resulted in me not cancelling services which I initially got in touch to do. Thank you Sir!!!

Jovon Ruiters

3 years ago

Afrihost provides amazing services to me. Their representatives are friendly and have helped me on more than one occasion to quickly resolve any issue or query I may have. I am happy that I chose Afrihost to take care of my connection needs.

Eric Sirgobind

3 years ago

I had excellent Whatsapp support services on my order and the person was so helpful. Awesome service delivery by the best in the industry. 10/10...

Jericho Dlamini

a year ago

Man, the staff are just overall great people. I know everybody has their bad days but I wouldn't wanna make it hard for someone to assist me. I think respect us a 2 way street, if they respect me, I'll return the kind gesture. Thanks Afrihost.🙏🏼

Lisa Mulligan

5 days ago

Had a problem accessing the internet using my mobile data. Sanele refreshed my Sim and told me to put my phone on flight mode then to turn my phone off for 5 minutes. Once back on I turned on mobile data and it worked perfectly. I had been struggling for 2 days prior within 10 minutes on WhatsApp via wifi I was back up & sorted. Awesome

Louise Gooding

8 years ago

Not being technically savvy I followed the instructions on the wizard with some trepidation... I was still unsure so asked for help to check my configuring. Along with a few more questions such as how to get wifi to my TV and is a LAN cable the same as the Ethernet cable🤔 my questions were patiently answered I am now up and running.... thank you.. Louise

Tsakani Keith

9 months ago

I was assisted by Prince on the Afrihost whatsaap help centre, firstly there was no waiting time, Prince immediately texted me and helped me with an issue that another ISP could not help me with, he did this within a couple of minutes, sent proof and assured me that my issue will be handled accordingly. I am grateful to Prince and the team at Afrihost for their excellent customer service and their willingness to help with my issue.

Hubert Weber

7 months ago

Apelele employee of Afrihost was nothing but exceptional in assisting me via WhatsApp to become a customer. I have only had good reviews about Afrihost from neighbours in our area. I hope to be one of lucky customers in this regard as I have endless connection issues with my current service provider.

Bernadene Prinsloo

5 years ago

Although it took almost 2 days to solve my connection problems, after getting a new router, my DSL line was active and working last night. Thank you for all the assistance Afrihost.

Rhonwynn Bosch

a year ago

Afrohost is User friendly. They are very quick to respond.The whatsapp chat is the best. The product quality is consistently outstanding, exceeding my expectations every time since installation. Vumatel technicians failed to install my fibre line and wouldn't recommend them at all. I then changed to Openserve and received fast excellent service.

Maud Le Hello

6 years ago

Afrihost is always responding quickly. I love the whatsapp chatting functionality. Works very well. All my issues/ questions are always resolved timeously. :)

Bernice Pretorius

3 years ago

Great service, the fiber is excellent, the phone, modems and TP-Link Deco X50, al very good products, especially the Deco, know I have good signal in every room in my house,

hoagy wab

a year ago

Afrihost's Webhosting is really good, their product offerings are great (we have upgraded three times seamlessly as our email demands were getting bigger) and their customer assistance via WhatsApp messenger is excellent! 10 out of 10 for Afrihost!

Mark Pluke

a year ago

Highly recommend Afrihost as a service provider. Would still have preferred speaking to an agent via a phone line though instead of WhattsApp chat.

Nicolaas Prinsloo

7 months ago

I had the pleasure of receiving assistance from Lindiwe, and I must say her expertise, patience, and professionalism were truly impressive. My fibre line had multiple issues — more than usual — yet she handled each one calmly and efficiently over the phone. Lindiwe resolved every problem quickly, with clear explanations and genuine respect throughout the entire process. It’s rare to come across someone so knowledgeable and dedicated to ensuring everything works perfectly. Her excellent service turned what could have been a frustrating situation into a smooth and hassle-free experience. Thank you, Lindiwe, for going the extra mile and for making sure my connection is up and running better than ever. Your help is greatly appreciated! P.S. I truly wish we, as South Africans, could learn to appreciate and uplift one another more — not be divided by the elites who keep us apart along racial lines. Despite all the struggles we face as a nation, the true spirit and kindness of our people always shine through. I have lived in the USA since 2008, and yet my heart remains tied to the resilience and warmth I see in everyday South Africans. It reminds me that no matter how tough things get, our shared humanity and compassion for each other are what make us strong. May we never lose that, and may we always find ways to stand together, beyond the divisions others try to create.

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.