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.

No voice line needed
Saving you more than R200 every month.
True Uncapped DSL
Uncapped. Unshaped. Unthrottled. No usage thresholds.
DSL line & data included
Your all-in-one data solution.

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74384 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Dean Thurley
4 years ago

Non technical person here. Needed help with an older version of Outlook. After a misunderstanding the correct information was received. The problem was sorted

Arsh Mohamed
10 months ago

Today at 10:08 I contacted Afrihost via WhatApp. Hlayisani M logged the fault so the technicians can come out. After a few minutes got a call from Vuma confirming the fault. Just before 13:00 the technicians came and sorted out the fault. Thanks to everyone involve Keep Up the Excellent service you'll doing.

george nunez
a year ago

3 years of service and 2 address changes during this time. Always professional and always swift when it comes to customer service. Best ISP I've ever had.

Jordan Mcqueen
3 years ago

I nearly didn’t go with Afrihost because I saw all the good reviews and thought it was fake reviews 😂 But I’m glad to say I’ve never experienced such good help from a company before. I can’t recommend them enough. Keep up the outstanding work Afrihost team 😁

Pamela Gama
2 years ago

Happy with the service I received from Ayanda C, very helpful professional and patient. The response time is great, and my issue was resolved.

ROBERT BACKER
2 years ago

You couldn't ask for a better provider. Going with Afrihost means no more hassle or fights with sub-par providers. Everything runs smoothly and they are always on your side should a problem arise!

Desire Joffe
4 years ago

I absolutely love them, I’ve always had good service from them, and I’ve been with them for 8+ years now and I’ve been happy from day 1.

Simon Thomas
6 years ago

All in all best ISP I've ever had the pleasure to deal with! Some problems here and there but that's due to factors such as copper theft. Have a LTE data bundle linked to my phone, as does my wife, fantastic value for money (MTN)! Would stay with them for a fibre contract but I live in a one horse town and unfortunately they aren't a provider. Can't go wrong with them!

Daniel morobe
4 years ago

I recommend it for everyone. My previous service provider was bad. I tested with Afrihost this month it's the best service you can pay for.... I'm going to influence all my friends.

Ntombikayise Buthelezi
3 years ago

Nonhle S stayed on whatsapp with me for 2hours trying to sort out the connection. 2 hours! While being extremely helpful and patient! Just amazing service!

Jaques Cilliers
2 years ago

I only heard good things about Afrihost and based on my recent interaction I am strongly considering switching over to Afrihost from my current ISP provider

Bafana Nkomo
7 months ago

The support I received from Afrihost was exceptional. Specifically, Zanele provided outstanding assistance in helping me successfully change my Wi-Fi password. The entire process was completed efficiently in under six minutes.

jeremy salmon
3 years ago

Very impressed with the WhatsApp service I received It was fast, all my questions answered, friendly and patient with me so thumbs up to afrihost.

Ethic Hadebe
5 years ago

Amazing service, afrihost might be a bit pricey but it's worth every cent, I've had absolutely 0 issues with them. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I'm sure you're reading this and thinking "this review sounds too good to be true" that's cause that's how good afrihost is.

Mackiez
5 years ago

Afrihost WhatsApp service was previously extremely slow and not worth the wait, but they seem to have upped their game, and Richard gave me some excellent service. Overall, Afrihost is the best.

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?

Getting started with Pure DSL

How is Pure DSL different from other DSL products?

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!

How to get connected to Pure DSL

Follow our Getting Connected guide for step-by-step instructions.

How long will it take to get connected?

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

How to check if you have Pure DSL coverage in your area

Use our Coverage Tool to check if DSL is available in your area.

Will all line speeds be available in covered areas?

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 you do not have Pure DSL coverage 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

Are your DSL packages shaped?

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

Is the price of the DSL line included in the package price?

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.

Will I have to pay a setup fee?

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.

Do I need a copper line to use Pure DSL?

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.

I do not have a copper line, can I get one installed?

Unfortunately Openserve will NOT do any new installations of copper lines.

Can I use my current DSL modem?

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.

Will my Pure DSL package be locked to a single location?

Yes, Pure DSL packages are locked to a single location.

Can existing Afrihost DSL clients get Pure DSL?

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.