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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81756 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Abdul Gaffaar Hoosain

4 years ago

It's been a pleasure to interact with Afrihost. They've been pleasant, polite and helpful every time I've contacted them. Fibre internet services have been reliable.

Marti van Renssen

4 years ago

Contacting Afrihost via Whatsapp has to date been effective, even during Corona lock-down. Staff are well trained and informed. Thank you Nonthle and Afrihost for the latest pleasant service experience.

Muhammad Yasin Daniels

6 years ago

Been with Afrihost for almost 4 years now. Never had any major issues, and when I experienced any minor issues, support staff are always quick to assist, friendly and helpful.

Jolene Van Den Heever

2 years ago

I have been a satisfied Afrihost customer for several years, hosting three websites with them and benefiting from a reliable fibre connection and Airmobile service. The support I've received has consistently been prompt, even when I’ve requested a callback late at night. The staff are not only friendly and engaging, but they also go the extra mile to assist with any issues that arise.

gilbert tinarwo mpofu

6 years ago

Afrihost is customer orianted and it looks like their front personnel are well trained in dealing with customers. They save a purpose of their existence. I salute you. My questions were answered promptly and precisely.

Marion Nixon

10 months ago

Afrihost have been very helpful and patient with my lack of tech understanding. They have given me all the help I need even with the smallest things. Their response time is very good.

JENNY HIDES

a year ago

I have been a client of Afrihost for many years since my Systems Analyst brother recommended them. In that time I have had occasion to seek technical assistance and help with interpreting technical terminologies, and have always had an understanding response and empathy for the technical challenges of us aged retirees! For that I am extremely grateful and highly impressed by the level of customer care required of Afrihost employees. Thank you Gian!

Mark Naidoo

3 years ago

Absolute pleasure being a customer, even with connectivity issues all queries are handled timeously and within excellent response times with resolutions. I always will recommend Afrihost to any family members, friends, colleagues and even strangers

Annette Herbst

a year ago

Was very help full and sorted everything out on WhatsApp. Appreciate the patience because I am not young anymore but could follow all easy instructions. Thanks

Bianca Govender

3 years ago

Great service from the get-go. I run all my domains via Afrihost, and all my clients' websites, and now I've just applied for fibre. So let's see how it goes. For now 5 stars

Kim Cordiglia

4 years ago

I have never had such GREAT SERVICE in SOUTH AFRICA in my life ... I cannot sing my praises enough for the effortless service I have received over the years from AFRIHOST!! From cell packages to fibre to email. Whenever you contact them with a query they are super efficient and fast to help resolve any question. The app is no nonsense and so easy to use. It has been designed to function with no unnecessary and-ons and annoying bits and ads. What they offer is 100% correct to what is described. Afrihost deliver quickly and surpass delivery times stated. The Accounts department is smooth and effortless. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND AFRIHOST to all my family and friends and they have the same super service.

Sheila Moonsamy

a year ago

I really appreciate Afrihost especially being a technically challenged senior citizen, The consultants patience and understanding is much appreciated. Means a lot in this crazy rushed world.

Joel Khwinana

2 years ago

The best ISP by far. From data to hosting and all, the service is just so excellent there aren't enough words to describe. If you got a tech problem, just mention it and leave the rest to the best "A" team. I am very satisfied and would recommend their services to anyone hungry for success. Joel

Ruth HP

6 months ago

Contacted Afrihost with a query and received an immediate response. Itumeleng was on hand with a very professional customer based approach ensuring that guidance, advise and support was offered with understanding and friendliness. Highly recommend the service provided and highly appreciate the assistance and support received.

5 years ago

It is only a pleasure to talk to all the well informed and trained employees from the call centre from Afrihost! It took less than 2 min for Nhlanhla to help me with my question. Keep up the good work guys!

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.