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.

4.7 Google Rating

70375 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Essie

4 months ago

Very helpful, I was helped by a very patient lady by the name Zanele...I was new on platform with zero knowledge of how it works, but her patience made it easier for me to navigate the system

Ziyanda Mbobo

5 years ago

Very very very great ser8. Call center was good, whatsapp was also good... Great customer experience means I know the service will be good too. Very impressed. Thanks Afrihost

Sweet April

9 months ago

I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional service provided by Madolwana. He took full ownership of my queries, diligently worked towards a resolution, and ultimately resolved my issues. His dedication to providing excellent customer service is truly commendable, I really and truly appreciate it. I urge Afrihost to recognize Madolwana's commitment and professionalism. Absolute gold! Thank you, Madolwana; you deserve a full five-star rating!!!

Maria M

3 months ago

As a first time customer I would say that I am very excited about the help I got. It was a great and didn't spend a lot of time waiting for the response

Itumeleng Mudau

3 years ago

The WhatsApp help service option from Afrihost is excellent. Dealt with my issue concisely. Person on the other end helping was for me the best when interacting with. Her turnaround time to providing responses was efficient and resolved my issue promptly.

Llewellen Ekkerd

2 years ago

There us absolutely no ISP that even comes close to Afrihost. Quality, Service, Products even the Application itself. User friendly and helpful experience from installion to the 3 years as a customer. I have never been offline or had trouble. As an IT Specialist, I wish they were around 10 years ago when I was a 3rd party ISP to my customers.

Jonathan Aspeling

2 years ago

Appreciate the stunning customer service, easy to navigate web UI and generally have always been able to get some great stuff of the ground with Afrihost as I delve deeper into all things web. Definitely my preferred provider <3

Moosa Ishmail

5 years ago

There's not enough typing space for my comment, thank you very very much. 10 out of 10 all the way is cutting way too thin. I would like to repeat my last visit to your offices as in 2017 to meet the gears in the machine.

Mieke Fourie

3 years ago

Very efficient. Consultant Winnie cut through the quoted wait time of up to two weeks and we had me reconnected in less than 20 minutes. Excellent service and very friendly.

Bethany MacDonald

3 years ago

They have a great team and multiple ways to contact them. They are friendly and professional. I have not had a problem with my line and have always had good internet!

Pierre Wepener

5 months ago

There is just now other business matching Afrihost. Not in South Africa, I have been with them since their inception and never looked back, excellent customer service, price and quality.

Gillian Mostert

10 months ago

I was helped in an incredibly kind, patient, quick and efficient manner. After the terrible experiences I have had with other hosts, I was so grateful to be assisted so quickly and kindly! Thank you to Onalenna!!

Jedda Jean Young

2 months ago

So while this is a five star rating it is not for Afrihost, their incompetence and lack of support is astonishing. Truly I’ve never been more disappointed in with customer service ever, however if you are having problems, just ask for Buitomelo when you give them a call. She resolved my issue in minutes whereas collectively it took everyone before that 5 days to address my issue. Buitomelo seems to be the only competent and informed customer service assistant in that entire place.

Sanam Daya

4 years ago

Everytime I have an issue, I am helped speedily and professionally. I don't have to stress about our domain hosting aspect of our Practice as I know I'm getting full support from Afrihost. Simple and efficient. I would highly recommend them to any new start up. Their costing comes in competitively and at a budget that will suit you.

Siseko Bukani

3 years ago

I am very impressed with Afrihost services. They do understand that we had a Pandemic that really nocked out South Africa financially. In helping us, they give very affordate rates for their offerings. Keep making the difference Afrihost!

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.