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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Here's what our say

Faatimah Vally

4 years ago

Afrihost has been my ISP for 10 years and they have always been super helpful! Even when the line is down they are super communicative and assist…

Dominique Dos Santos

5 years ago

Afrihost always exceeds my expectations. Even during the pandemic their support is superb. Waiting times are a bit longer than usual but cannot blame Afrihost for that.

Nicole Joshua

4 years ago

Excellent service received via Whatsapp help assistance. Fast, efficient, friendly responses. They helped me immediately, and the spped of communication between Afrihost and the Fibre provider meant that the issue was attended to in record time. Very happy with their service

Mazi Dyira

5 years ago

The People at Afrihost are efficient and very quick to help , I haven't received not even one bad experience with them , keep up the good work.

Seeng Thamae

2 years ago

I received friendly call center assistance and regular updates on my very complex query. I really didn't even need to follow up, or ever feel neglected. I trust Afrihost because so far they haven't given me a reason not to. I would certainly recommend them, for peace of mind and hassle-free service.

Mark Pluke

a year ago

Highly recommend Afrihost as a service provider. Would still have preferred speaking to an agent via a phone line though instead of WhattsApp chat.

Vuvu Ngwadla

2 years ago

Afrihost was recommended to me by someone I tried it out, I'm happy she did, hoping for a good working relationship with my company👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Luke Fourie

4 years ago

Works well and great customer service. Had an issue with the password and I just used whatsapp to get in contact and get it sorted. Would recommend 🤙🏻

Bruce Middleton

7 months ago

Asked my previous ISP provider to move my connection to a new location, giving them a month and a half notice of the move, after 10 days after the move and nothing happening apart from they will escalate the problem, I cancelled with them, and contacted Afrihost, everything was done quickly and efficiently, and best of all they kept me informed of the progress .

Antoinette Goosen

5 years ago

Excellent service on the Afrihost Whatsapp messenging system. Thulani guided me through a tricky process and even sorted out some additional issues with patience and friendliness. 11/10

ELVINA FIENCHAK FUKAH NCHINI

3 years ago

Afrihost is an amazing service provider, unlike other providers they get your complaints started with immediately you contact them and ensure they assist you in the best way possible or refer and get technicians allocated to you if it's a technical fault. I don't regret using your services

Leigh Harrison

a year ago

As a potential new client exploring options with Afrihost the information I got from the website was clear and the process to set up an account easy. I used Whatsapp to ask a question about the timing of the migration and I got a prompt and helpful response.

noeleen mccallum

5 years ago

Three techs helped me on one item and what incredible example of great customer service, cooling down a very irritable me and resolving my issue (it was a Vumatel issue). Friendly, knowledgeable, polite, patient ~ all round brilliant, Thank You to Sipho, Dineo and Charles of Afrihost !

Nicolas Goosen

2 years ago

Never had issues with them. On the occasional time when lines were down, they were handled very quickly. Their customer web portal is first-class.

N.P Hadebe

2 years ago

Do not hesitate, Do not be intimidated. reach out to them and get Fibre installed. You are currently spending more than necessary on prepaid data.🤦🏽‍♂️😢

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.