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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82074 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Nadia de Clercq-Vermaak

6 years ago

Excellent service at all times using Afrihost WhatsApp services. Friendly, efficient and speedy Customer Service. I have used this platform regularly (easily more than 15 or 20 times) and always end the chat with my problem solved. Thank you Afrihost - keep up the fabulous customer service received from your willing and able personnel. I would recommend Afrihost as the preferred ISP to anybody that needs their queries answered "yesterday" already.

Yvonne Dekiewit

6 years ago

I am busy with an installation of fiber with Afrihost and their client service is amazing I was able to interact via Whatsapp with one of there service agents and my problem was attended to with kindness and patience.

marnu van vuuren

4 years ago

So i started with afrihost about 3 years back, i moved away from them to another Big ISP, worst decision of my life lol, im so happy to be back, their response and helping are so on point and quick, i will never switch ISP again

Marcelle Newberry

5 years ago

In process of changing ISP's and Afrihost have made it simple, efficient and a pleasure. Love their WhatsApp chat functionality - they answered my questions quickly and helped with the order process. Let's see what happens in the next stage of my migration.....but if this is anything to go by, I know it will be seamless and professional!

Sheetal Reddy

3 years ago

Themba C was an excellent customer service agent, Afrihost did it again excellent customer services 👏 👍 👌 😀 will definitely recommend you guys to family and friends.

Jenna Lee van Niekerk

5 years ago

Great service provided by Afrihost when i was unable to log into my profile. The whatsapp chat was quick, the issue was resolved in a timely manner. Thank you Afrihost

Michael Aguirre

6 years ago

Excellent customer service. High quality broadband, and best value for money internet. Afrihost is dedicated to providing the best customer experience, from its amazing application, easy invoicing and billing, support on WhatsApp, via tickets and emails, and its presence on many well known technology websites. Be assured that any issues you may encounter (which isn't many) will be resolved swiftly and efficiently.

Beverley Preston

6 years ago

Even though I'm leaving you for Google My-Business, I'm still happy with you guys, especially your guy Mike who was a star in customer services, and helped me right to the end of my problem. Art by BeaP is a happy customer.

Amanda Shamrock

3 years ago

(Translated by Google) It was wonderfully easy and very rewarding and would highly recommend it to anyone (Original) Dit was wonderlil maklik en baie vinnag gewees en sal dit sterk aanbeveel vir enige iemant

Don Govender

4 years ago

Poor service from the Agents I dealt with when cancelling my account. Dealt with 2 different Agents both on phone and WhatsApp, they showed no empathy and poor customer experience. I was relocating and needed my current line to cancelled which they could not help without any attempt to do so. Now I am unable to cancel my Telkom line because Afrihost is unable to release the line from their side even though I no longer am using their services. In this time and age, I find this customer experience extremely poor. Won't be returning back to Afrihost in my new residence just because of this poor experience.

Gene Mathey

5 years ago

The best possible experience anyone could have with an internet service provider. good rates, excellent service. Everyone should be with Afrihost!

Nadine van der Linde

4 years ago

Absolutely happy with Afrihost! Their client and whatsapp service is really fantastic, they go above and beyond to help when assistance is needed. I have not once received bad service. Have been with Afrihost for years now, and won't change that soon!

Amanda Abrahams

5 months ago

Exceptional excellent service from WhatsApp chats to online/telephone service ,every agent I dealt with were friendly and most of all patient..well done

Mark Thompson

a year ago

Hands down, South Africa's best ISP. Inbound cal centre operators are extremely professional and as to the products, you can't find better in my opinion. Well done Afrihost team.

Zodwa Nhlapo

2 years ago

I've been with Afrihost for 3 years now. I've never experienced any problems with them. The staff is efficient, reliable and always willing to assist. 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?

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.