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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73622 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Jade DR (JD)

4 years ago

Unbeatable Service! Going on almost a year now and have not experienced any drop in connections or faults. The best solution if you're looking for reliable home Fibre, they assist you in real time and cover every aspect of your package, Everything that telkom is not, and more! the mobile app and whatsapp assist line gives them the edge in customer satisfaction.

Ntendeni Razwinani

4 years ago

The service Afrihost offers are not bad , including their turn around time , support team is so effective,I have been using their hosting service for 4 years and I haven't experienced any major problems excluding the normal serve down experience but all others are brilliant , I would refer their services to others.

Kooko Letele

5 years ago

I'm very happy with the quick response and solution I received from the afrihost team, they have a team of experts and I recommend them to anyone who needs their services.

Girls Freda Makanete

4 years ago

I’m very happy with their service they always have solutions for problems and their WhatsApp team never dissapoints. They are just the best 👏🏾🙏🏾

Lameez Safiedien

5 years ago

Very happy with Afrihost and their service. The fact that I can just message them on whatsapp and get a response immediately is awesome. Thank you

Mary (3n1gma_pta)

5 years ago

I was with Afrihost (first Mobile internet then Openserve Fibre) from ±2013 to 2019, and then decided to go with Vox (Frogfoot) because it was a good special. I am now going back to Afrihost and Openserve because Frogfoot is trash over the past 6 months, and working from home I need reliable internet. My experiences with Afrihost again, so far, have been positive.

Jackie Groen

4 years ago

Brilliant company to deal with. Always efficient and reliable and quick to respond. Can't go wrong choosing Afrihost services and internet. 10 STARS!

Nuren

6 months ago

I've been using Afrihost for a few years now. I hardly experience down time or issues. If I do have an issue its easy to get hold of them I've used email and WhatsApp. They're fast to respond and eager to assist. I'd recommend them any day.

Claudia Anita

4 years ago

Informed myself via whatsapp help chat on relocating my fibre connection and the customer service as always 10/10. The information I needed was shared in a non-tech language, excellent communication skills by Thabo!!! Continue to highly recommend Afrihost!

Anne Denniston

a month ago

I chatted to Ryan from Afrihost. He answered immediately, said who he was and quickly looked up the answer to my problem. He explained clearly, responded appropriately to all my questions, and stayed in the chat until he was sure I was ready to close it. I liked his attitude. Afrihost chooses their representatives well.

Joshua20prince

2 years ago

Me being old wasn't easy dealing with Afrihost at first with their sophisticated apps. They sion understood me and things became much better. It's been years and now we're on the same page. They just doing their job , very professional . Yes i will recommend them 👌 to everyone. Thank you Afrihost 😊 Keep up the good work 👏 🙌

Andre Jordan

5 years ago

Best internet service provider in South Africa! I have never had a single worry. The whatsapp chat line is quick and efficient. The app works excellent to view your invoices, usage and local faults. Everything you need to maintain your afrihost account in one simple app. Account payments are also done very easily and you receive updates on possible line faults in your area. If you are looking for a internet service provider, stop right here because you will not get any better. Keep it up Afrihost team!

Shikar Sewnath

4 years ago

Afrihost is great just the prices are slightly higher than others. However, for the great support i get I am willing to pay this. Hence 5 stars.

Waldo Buys

3 years ago

By far one of the best ISP around. Maybe i haven't heard of other companies but afrihost assist on weekends as well, which is excellent if you are having a movie or series marathon and the internet boms out suddenly. Anyway i recommend Afrihost. Also i hope i get n discount or maybe an internet boost for this review... ;)

Sanet Kruger

3 years ago

Getting a double up on speed for free over the festive season - how amazing!! Thank you Afrihost!!! Support excellent and very effective- so happy!

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.