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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82718 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Lee-Roy Da Gama

4 years ago

Fast and efficient service from all the agents from afrihost, I received wonderful service and my internet is up and running in 36 hours from my migration.

Jeanne Mulder

6 years ago

I contacted Afrihost via their Whatsapp chat. Got helped within a few minutes by Steph M. He provided great assistance and sorted out the issue quickly. Very friendly and prompt service.

Mardi Speelman

7 months ago

The agent responded promptly, remained patient and courteous, and handled my query with outstanding professionalism. Excellent customer care service.

Megan Churchill

4 years ago

Afrihost has been the most amazing wifi provider to deal with. They are always helpful and I have had no issues with connectivity since signing up.

Adriaan

a year ago

In my opinion Afriost is the best ISP out there. I live in a small "plattelandse dorpie " and we only had adsl. I used afrihost pure DSL for 10 years and finally changed to Afrihost Fixed LTE as no fiber available here. It's cheaper and much faster and I got the router free and fair useage policy on the 100mbps is 500gb. On the 50mbps it's 150 GB. With some other ISPs it's only 50gb. R599 pm month to month 100mbps , free R2500 worth router free delivery. Give afihove a try. You won't regret 50mbps is R399 pm Thanks afrihost

Lorenzo Lawrence

3 years ago

Best MTN data option. If you are with MTN would highly recommend buying your mobile data through Afrihost. Far better bang for your buck, been buying my data through Afrihost since 2016

Ilana Smidt

3 years ago

We have been clients of Afrihost for years, hosting our websites and recently started using them for our fibre hosting too. They make contacting them so convenient through whatsapp and always able to resolve the problem in a timeously manner. I also appreciate that if I am not sure what to do when it comes to my fibre that they are not condescending or patronizing. Really good service. Keep it up!

Mbongiseni Praiseworth Ngwazi

3 years ago

It was very good everyone was so eager to help from the security at the gate,the receptionist to the consultants and their technicians I felt like their only customer.

Xolile Manzini

3 years ago

Afrihost is the best internet service provider, even when I have questions they respond quickly. I have not experienced any network issues with them and I'm very greatful.

Estilo Sinina

3 years ago

I am grateful for the service I received from Afrihost, their workers are efficient and they are willing to go an extra mile to make sure one understands

Trystan Wragg

3 months ago

It has been an absolute pleasure dealing with Afrihost. I initially applied for fibre through Telkom, but after waiting 10 working days with no feedback, I called them only to be told, quite rudely, that there had been an error and I would need to wait a further 7 working days for it to be resolved. I then applied online through Afrihost, and just 3 days later I had WiFi installed and running. Throughout the process, the Afrihost team kept me updated regularly and responded to my queries almost immediately. Every interaction was friendly and professional, and it was clear that they genuinely value their customers. I cannot recommend Afrihost highly enough. I am incredibly impressed with the level of service I received.

Nikki Wolmarans

2 years ago

Always good service and easy to communicate on the WhatsApp channel should I need assistance. User interface is easy to understand and use. Pricing is fair and SLA is brilliant

Kris Jarzebowski

8 years ago

The best ISP in South Africa. I hope they keep it that way. Brilliant personable and fast service. I was with WebAfrica before today. I am sooooo glad I moved.

Lee-sha David

4 years ago

Afrihost is one of the most reliable service providers in South Africa. Their customer friendly staff are top notch, And my personal addition to this hierarchy Is Mr G Visser, I can only aspire to be him someday. Well done Afrihost 💯 keep up the beyond excellent work and service.

nicholas callias

8 months ago

I’ve had some problems with their service at times over nearly 20 years but all in all I’ve found Afrihost much better than ISPs I’ve tried previously and since the introduction of fibre it’s generally been plain sailing.

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.