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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70916 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Loretta Ferrucci

7 months ago

Had the most amazingly helpful service in setting up new DNS accounts. Something I have no idea how to do! The consultant who helped me was friendly, polite and patient.

Clint Adams

a year ago

Exceptional service I recently received from Blessing M. I had the pleasure of interacting with him regarding an issue I was experiencing⁶⁶, and I must say I was thoroughly impressed by the level of professionalism and efficiency displayed throughout the process. From the moment I reached out for assistance, I was promptly addressed and provided with immediate support to help resolve my issue. The responsiveness and attentiveness demonstrated by Blessing M truly exceeded my expectations. Not only was my problem resolved swiftly, but the assistance I received was delivered with a high level of expertise and care. I believe that outstanding customer service should be recognized and celebrated, and I want to commend Blessing for his dedication to ensuring customer satisfaction. It is clear that he values his customers and goes above and beyond to deliver top-notch service. Thank you once again for the excellent support I received. I am truly grateful for the positive experience and look forward to continuing my relationship with your company.

Senzo Stofile

6 months ago

Honestly though the prices can be a bit higher the service and quality is fantastic. Rarely ever have issues with the fibre and after getting off the line to fix one issue it was so fast and painless to solve and there was no communication issues whatsoever.

Francois Terblanche

2 years ago

Honestly the best ISP I’ve worked with. Pricing is on par with all ISP’s. Service is excellent. The many payment options and many ways to be in contact with them is wonderful.

Reabetswe Tshetlo

8 months ago

Like I have tried other service providers and no one does it like Afrihost. The communication, the quick support, their online portal. Impeccable. like Afrihost is a clients dream provider

Danie Roelofse

9 months ago

Great ISP. Was very hesitant to move to Afrihost because of historical issues I’ve heard about. But I have not looked back once. Fast, accurate responses from support staff. Sign up was flawless, speed is consistent and what I paid for. It’s all anyone could ever ask from an ISP.

Haroun Kola

4 years ago

Been with Afrihost for sometime now and I have no complaints. Some may not like their services, but they've been great to me and my business.

Molobe Constance Maleho

2 years ago

Afrihost is the best. Professional remote IT consultants, great value for money. The excellent service and patience from Ricky Sithole, made me feel like I had my own IT techician, just like in a big company set up.

Pule Langa

4 years ago

I have been with Afrihost for more than 5 years. Their customer focus is unmatched. In 2020 I transferred one of my domains away from Afrihost to another service provider. Within a few months I regretted leaving Afrihost. The customer service at this new service provider was very poor, sometimes it would take a day for them to respond to queries and the only channel to lodge a query was through email. Granted, their hosting package that I wanted was a bit cheaper by about R100. I soon learned that with some services you get what you pay for. I made a decision to transfer my domain back to Afrihost for great quality of service and I'm not trusting anyone with my webhosting needs for now. Afrihost are my go to guys, where I know that issues are attended to speedily. Keep up the great service guys!

Tshepo Mofokeng

a year ago

I have never experienced the cutting of an internet, as I was told before I engaged with the team"afrihost". Am experiencing nothing but the best. As for their services, on point come I tell you.

Sepi Raeisi

2 years ago

This rating is only related to the set up process. Afrihost were efficient in getting me set up and connected. We had to go through the process of configuring my router once we knew the ONT was operating normally. It was fast and efficient and I absolutely know if I had been with a few providers I’d previously tried, this would not have been done

Lindy Botha

5 years ago

I love Afrihost. To get support is always easy and they offer a variety of support options, my favorite being Whatsapp! There staff is always friendly and helpful and overall service is great!

Charl Ubbink

5 years ago

I just had to give Afrihost a 5-star for their after-hours Whatsapp support services! It's 19:26 and someone is actually assisting me with an issue with my domain. Customer service like this is hard to come by! Thanks a mill Afrihost and Lesego!

Danielle Thiart

5 years ago

Using the WhatsApp help line was the most effective way of their customer service. Within minutes i had all the information i wanted. Very happy with Afrihost overall as a provider too. They have wonderful response time.

Jay Britz

5 months ago

Been with Afrihost for about 3 years now, and what a pleasant experience it is with them, i always get the speeds i pay for, customer support is top notch and they are quick to reply and assist

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.