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.

No voice line needed
Saving you more than R200 every month.
True Uncapped DSL
Uncapped. Unshaped. Unthrottled. No usage thresholds.
DSL line & data included
Your all-in-one data solution.

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50402 people just like you rate Afrihost the best ISP in SA

Here's what our say

Pieter Botha
3 months ago

Once again reminded me why I moved to them more then 13 years ago and have so much with them. Professional and respectful. Keep up the good work.

Johann Coetzee
a year ago

I have always been very impressed with Afrihost service. I have multiple domains hosted with them, both for websites and mail servers. So far over the past 12 years, I have had about a hand full of complaints from my clients regarding being down, and even then, about half the problems were not even related to Afrihost. Thank you for your awesome service with hosting.

Christelle BG
2 years ago

Been with them since 2018 and I cannot complain about their service at all. I will rather do business with them instead of going directly through Telkom. Afrihost caters for all income groups, plus they reward loyal customers with nice upgrades. I'm ever so happy to be part of this community...

Loraine Symington
a month ago

Have had an excellent customer service experience past 2 years. Whenever there is a server side issue. They are quick to respond for assistance and resolve the issues seem less. Would highly recommend Afrihost. Also the actual products/service/WiFi is great. Can't live without my uncapped, 50mb line.

Susan Cloete
a year ago

Afrihost is an excellent and well operated company! All service providers should be as sufficient and well structured as you guys. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

Johann Steenkamp
4 years ago

Best of the Best ISP in South Africa, wish they can run the full telecommunications apparatus in South Africa independent from government oversight.

Kyle Tamblyn
3 years ago

I've been with Afrihost for about 9 years in different forms. I took out their early mobile data solution and always had good service. I was also on their web hosting solution for a while with great service and helpful agents. We now have our family's data plans through Afrihost as well as our Fiber. There is no company more dedicated to being helpful - even if their side has issues. What I really appreciate is that they run an open com's line for their issues. Instead of you having to ask if there is something wrong, check their website and the status of the connection of your area, or your data, or your product. Afrihost is brilliant.

Hugh Lionel Bill
2 years ago

Greatest service ever... Speedy response. Jackson was awesome in taking me through the steps of open an application and wow awesome work Jackson

Kavir Narotam
2 years ago

Brilliant easy company to work with. Needed some assistance and their whatsapp contact line makes it easy. Good communication and they assisted me to get me up and running. Always delivering good service.

C.J Dreyer van Eden
a month ago

Brilliant service provider I honestly only have praise for the level of service provided on each Interaction. Technicians are professional and understanding And nu.erous ways of reaching them for queries makes it a pleasure dealing with them

Delano Timm
3 years ago

Excellent service fast and to the point my issue was resolved with in minutes thabo the assistance assigned to help me was extremely professional huge thumbs up to afrihost and thabo👍

Jc Cloete
4 years ago

Been with Afrihost for years on end, I had endless struggles with ISP's prior and eventually found this exceptional business. I have rarely had to even contact their support department with issues, and if I did, the support person assigned to me was very helpful every. single. time. I would gladly recommend this company for any and all people looking for a decent ISP that won't blatantly try to rip you off, and have done so at every opportunity that I could 10/10.

Andre Jordan
3 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!

Wouter van der Berg
3 years ago

Whatsapp Chat Help worked like a charm. The consultant was very helpful and I was reconnected within minutes of reporting the issue. Well done!

Sithembiso Mkhize
7 months ago

Once visited for a meetup and I did learn a lot.... I am also a regular website hosting client of the business and my experience has been a top one... their support and products are top class and easy to use

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
R297.00pm
10Mbps
R397.00pm
20Mbps
R597.00pm
40Mbps
R697.00pm
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.
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Most wins by an ISP
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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 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?

Getting started with Pure DSL

How is Pure DSL different from other DSL products?

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!

How to get connected to Pure DSL

Follow our Getting Connected guide for step-by-step instructions.

How long will it take to get connected?

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

How to check if you have Pure DSL coverage in your area

Use our Coverage Tool to check if DSL is available in your area.

Will all line speeds be available in covered areas?

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 you do not have Pure DSL coverage 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

Are your DSL packages shaped?

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

Is the price of the DSL line included in the package price?

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.

Will I have to pay a setup fee?

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.

Do I need a copper line to use Pure DSL?

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.

I do not have a copper line, can I get one installed?

Unfortunately Openserve will NOT do any new installations of copper lines.

Can I use my current DSL modem?

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.

Will my Pure DSL package be locked to a single location?

Yes, Pure DSL packages are locked to a single location.

Can existing Afrihost DSL clients get Pure DSL?

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.