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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72286 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Stéphanie Mercier

3 years ago

Very good experience, always been quick and efficient. First internet connection problem in 5 months and they were able to assist rapidly through WhatsApp chat, very friendly and experienced staff that help me quickly! I trully recommend :)

Sanam Daya

4 years ago

Everytime I have an issue, I am helped speedily and professionally. I don't have to stress about our domain hosting aspect of our Practice as I know I'm getting full support from Afrihost. Simple and efficient. I would highly recommend them to any new start up. Their costing comes in competitively and at a budget that will suit you.

Jillian Pollard

5 years ago

2nd time I take out a contract with Afrihost as my chosen ISP....and trust me I would do it again 100 times over. Fast and efficient, lovely consultants who are knowledgeable whilst still remaining friendly with a great sense of humour. Super happy client!

Natalie Esteves

3 years ago

Had the easiest and best experience on the Afrihost Watsapp function. Nomcqibelo was beyond helpful and efficient; I usually despise watsapp helplines but this was so easy. Couldn’t recommend enough. Solved my internet problem and connected in less than 20min.

Tim Richert

2 years ago

Very reliable ISP, used them for years. Recently had to relocate line, and Xolani S. had me up and running in less than 30min at the new location, called me back to check it was working, etc... all round excellent service. You deserve a raise Xolani!

Dorothy Daniel

5 years ago

What's app helper was exceptional in service delivery. He/she(not sure) went the extra mile to help me get my fibre connected. I am so impressed.

Marwaan Mohammed

a year ago

I was struggling with afrihost but contacted them through whattsapp everything was made easy and problem solved with in 5mins thanks again afrihost

Jaco H

13 days ago

Haven't had any issues. Client zone well laid out and easy to use. Whatsapp feature is efficient and support is quick and easy. Prices wise, not extremely competitive as it looks like all ISPs are round about priced the same at the end of the day.

Marco Sgammini

a year ago

Fantastic experience with Afrihost, particularly with Ayanda who assisted me over Whatsapp. My query was quite challenging to resolve over the phone but Ayanda handled it with patience and professionalism. Looking forward to a pleasant client experience going forward.

Kutlwano Hlongwane

10 months ago

I had an outstanding experience with Afrihost thanks to Gregory Pretorius. He went above and beyond to help me set up my email and website domain. His support was patient, professional, and incredibly efficient. It's rare to find such responsive and knowledgeable service—thank you, Gregory, for making the process so easy!

Mary-Ann Pretorius

2 months ago

Five Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ customer service It was a pleasure dealing with Sthembile. He assisted me and put my mind at ease when I was stressed out. Well mannered, patient, answered all my questions and guided me.. He is an asset and one of the reasons I stay with Afrihost. An asset to Afrihost

Alouise Hartzenberg

5 years ago

Great mobile service provider. Efficient and professional service. Best airtime and data deals and added benefits. I would recommend moving to Afrihost any day.

Ridwaan Ebrahim

8 years ago

Best ISP, period. No issues whatsoever and my fibre is still good many years later and still greatful that they saved me many years ago from the terrible ADSL mess up at crystalweb.

Chris Bowers

a year ago

No ISP comes close to what Afrihost can deliver. They talk the talk, and they definitely walk the walk. I recently moved from that horrid "lime green ISP" - best decision ever made! Rather stick with Afrihost who knows what it means to be customer centric and provide excellent service.

Andrew Lumambo

5 years ago

Always loved Afrihosts professionalism and quick response. Ive used them personally and for clients of mine for the past 4+ years, never had a complaint. Their customer service is of a specially high regard and you feel as if they really care about the end-user. Great stuff

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.