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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Sakhe Ngcwabe

4 months ago

AfriHost has been nothing but reliable and efficient. Great uptime, fast support, and zero stress. Definitely one of the best hosting services I’ve used! Excellent service from AfriHost. Their hosting is fast, stable, and well-supported. Customer service is responsive and knowledgeable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for dependable hosting

Taryn van der Merwe

2 years ago

Every time I have had an issue with my domain I have gone to the support whatsapp line and within moments I have received (human) help (not AI) and been able to get through the issue successfully. This immediate support is a game changer for me.

Dudu Nkosi

5 years ago

I just had a wonderful and a professional service from one of your employees Palesa. Very experienced, passionate and professional. Well done Afrihost you helped me to sign up with your Company when the other ISP wouldn't cancel my orders with them. Keep making life easier 😉 Happy Client

Warren Kyle

4 years ago

Afrihost is by far the best ISP, I have been with them for many years and have never encountered any problems. The customer service is excellent, you can easily use Whatsapp to contact them if the need arises. I highly recommend using Afrihost above any other ISP 😁

Monique Schoeman

3 days ago

So far out of all the ISP providers I have used, I recommend Afrihost solely for their communication. It is generally so difficult to get something sorted or get ahold of someone but never had a problem here. Within 5 minutes I have my answers on a Whatsapp chat which to me is really convenient. Never had a problem with my speed or connection either. Highly recommend.

Sandy Gaddin

3 years ago

Always receive outstanding service from Afrihost. The most efficient I've ever received. All staff are well trained, knowledgeable & friendly. Other service provider companies in SA could learn so much from Afrihost

Michelle Megan Thomas

4 years ago

I am sad to go, because you guys have always been excellent! The only reason I am cancelling is because I am working for another ISP and will get free fibre. I will always recommend you guys to anyone. Afrihost always awesome service!

Juanita Henning

6 years ago

Was helped by a gentleman Siphiwe and he was so patient with me in setting up my email and helping me with my domain settings, big thanks to afrihost continues support and excellent service this past 10 years keep it up

Christiaan Bornman

6 years ago

Absolutely the best ISP by Far! Being able to msg on WhatsApp, and the person your chatting to actually fixes the problem or passes it on to another department without any delay, is just superb. Thanks Afrihost!

Kevin Hechter

6 years ago

I have now used Afrihost for the hosting of a few websites. I am just a Graphic Designer that does websites here and there and Afrihost makes the hosting so easy for me! Thanks for the awesome service and I would reccommend them to anyone!

Rinnie Monyaku

a year ago

Afrihost has been around for sometime now, before wifi became fashionable. The agents are quite knowlegeable and patient. Very good service from Afrihost

Laurine Robb-Horning

7 years ago

I’ve been a client of Afrihost’s for years and have had only good and excellent service from them. They are fast, friendly, professional and their systems are easy to use. They are communicate and it feels like I’m dealing with people and not a company. I have not had such consistent quality experience from any other service provider. And from the last research I did, they have competitive prices. I highly recommend them.

Nicole Mans

2 years ago

We moved from our previous provider and domain hosting company, and since the inception of our relationship with Afrihost, I have never experienced more wonderful service in my life! I think if I could get everyone to move to Afrihost I would definitely recommend it!

Colyn James

4 years ago

Service always great, but today i have met the showstopper...was assisted by Ethan via the WhatsApp chat and he was the best in terms of efficient and helpful. Well done Ethan, you make it impossible for me to want to deal with anyone else besides you.

Tristan Hahn

6 years ago

Been with Afrihost for 6 years - exceptionally pleased. Uptime > > 99% bar one incident of intermittent drop-outs caused by my fibre equipment had become outdated - got routed to Vuma who replaced expeditiously Maybe not the cheapest but if you need / want reliable hassle free internet this is the way to go

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.