Pure Wireless.
From the 8 time ISP of the year winner.
With over Google ratings.
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Wireless
No setup required.
Free delivery.
Save R1 000 on a router.*
Save up to R1000 if you sign up for selected SIM + Device packages. Only while stocks last. Maximum of 3 promotions per legal entity (business or individual). Offer subject to cancellation policy.
All Pure Wireless packages.
- Up to 20Mbps*
- Uncapped anytime
- Up to 50Mbps*
- Uncapped anytime
- Up to 100Mbps*
- Uncapped anytime
- Wireless Plus
- Uncapped anytime
Wireless devices.
- Up to 1500Mbps
- Dual band WiFi
- Connect up to 64 devices
ZTE G5TS.
5G Wireless Router.
It comes pre-configured and ready to use. There is no complicated setup involved. You simply power it up and start surfing the world wide web!
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions
All Wireless Ts&Cs.
- You can read the complete list of Wireless Ts&Cs here.
Save up to R1000 on hardware.
- Save up to R1000 if you sign up for selected SIM + Device packages.
- Only while stocks last.
- Maximum of 3 promotions per legal entity (business or individual).
- Offer subject to cancellation policy.
FREE hardware with selected Uncapped Pure Wireless (MTN) packages.
- Get a FREE device if you sign up for a 100Mbps or Pure Wireless Plus (MTN) SIM + Device package.
- Only while stocks last.
- Maximum of 3 promotions per legal entity (business or individual).
- Clients who sign up for a Wireless package that has a FREE promotional router will be billed R999 should they cancel or change their package in the first 6 months from sign up.
- Clients who fall in arrears within 6 months from sign up will be billed a R999 penalty.
FREE hardware with selected Uncapped Pure Wireless (Vodacom) packages.
- Get a FREE device if you sign up for a Pure Wireless Plus (Vodacom) SIM + Device package.
- Only while stocks last.
- Maximum of 3 promotions per legal entity (business or individual).
- Clients who sign up for a Wireless package that has a FREE promotional router will be billed R999 should they cancel or change their package in the first 6 months from sign up.
- Clients who fall in arrears within 6 months from sign up will be billed a R999 penalty.
Anytime vs night time data.
- Anytime data can be used anytime of the day.
- Night time data is valid from 12am to 6am.
Delivery fee.
- SIM Only orders will be delivered FREE of charge.
- SIM + Device orders will be delivered FREE of charge. The delivery fee is covered as part of the Save up to R1000 promotion.
Policies.
- SIM + Device
- Clients who sign up for a Wireless package that has a FREE promotional router will be billed R999 should they cancel or change their package in the first 6 months from sign up.
- Clients with discounted devices who cancel within 6 months of sign up will be billed a R999 cancellation fee.
- Clients who fall in arrears within 6 months from sign up will be billed a R999 penalty.
- SIM Only
- The cancellation fee does NOT apply to SIM Only packages.
- These packages can be cancelled at any time before the 15th of the month.
Speed and latency.
- Speeds and latency are dependent on a variety of factors such as number of devices connected and signal strength.
- Average speeds remain device and coverage dependent.
- The MTN (Pure Wireless) Network averages up to 10-150Mbps.
- The Vodacom Wireless Network averages up to 10-150Mbps.
- Telkom’s Network averages up to 20-40Mbps.
Uncapped thresholds and throttling.
- Pure Wireless Uncapped
- 20Mbps - Subject to a monthly threshold of 100GB. Once you’ve reached your monthly data limit, your connection speed will be limited to 4Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- 50Mbps - Subject to a monthly threshold of 150GB. Once you’ve reached your monthly data limit, your connection speed will be limited to 4Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- 100Mbps
- Once you reach 250GB usage, your connection speed will be limited to 20Mbps.
- Once you reach 500GB usage, your connection speed will be limited to 10Mbps.
- Once you reach the threshold of 1TB, your connection speed will be limited to 1Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- Wireless Plus
- Once you reach 250GB usage, your connection speed will be limited to 50Mbps.
- Once you reach 500GB usage, your connection speed will be limited to 20Mbps.
- Once you reach the threshold of 1TB, your connection speed will be limited to 4Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- Vodacom Wireless Uncapped
- 20Mbps - Subject to a monthly threshold of 100GB. Once you’ve reached your monthly data limit, your connection speed will be limited to 4Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- 50Mbps - Subject to a monthly threshold of 150GB. Once you’ve reached your monthly data limit, your connection speed will be limited to 8Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- 100Mbps - Subject to a monthly threshold of 300GB. Once you’ve reached your monthly data limit, your connection speed will be limited to 10Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- Wireless Plus - Subject to a monthly threshold of 600GB. Once you’ve reached your monthly data limit, your connection speed will be limited to 20Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- 20Mbps Telkom Wireless Uncapped
- First 500GB at 20Mbps.
- Thereafter 50GB at 4Mbps.
- Thereafter uncapped data for the rest of the month at 2Mbps.
- 30Mbps Telkom Wireless Uncapped
- First 600GB at 30Mbps.
- Thereafter 50GB at 4Mbps.
- Thereafter uncapped data for the rest of the month at 2Mbps.
- With over 26 years 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 youdon't love us you can leave whenever you want.
- We just do things better.
- At Afrihost we LOVE our clients. We LOVE technology. And we LOVE making things better. Better speeds, better systems and better service.
- Expansive wireless coverage.
- MTN's wireless network spans over most of South Africa's major centres and metropolitan areas, with coverage growing regularly.
Is Wireless right for you?
Unlike Fibre, there's no real installation required to get you up and running. We ship everything to your door, pop in your SIM and voila!
Switching to us is easy, simple and quick
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Wireless
No setup required.
With Wireless, if you have decent network coverage, you’re covered. Forget about laying copper or Fibre to your door, just plug-in and you’re good and ready to go!
Move connection easily.
Changed your mind about where you want your study or moving house? Just pack up your modem and plug it in and activate your SIM at its new location. Simple as that.
Getting Pure Wireless is as easy as pie.
No landline at home or work? No problem! With Pure Wireless you can get connected in days, not weeks.
And it won't break the bank either.
Check coverage in your area »01 • Order online.
Use our Wireless Coverage Tool to check coverage in your area, select a package and sign up. Please remember that Credit Card payments clear immediately, while Debit Orders can take up to 5 days to clear.
02 • Delivered straight to your door.
Once you've successfully placed your order and RICA your SIM (online or via the App), delivery usually happens within 7 to 10 working days from payment clearance.
03 • Plug and play.
Unlike Fibre, there's no real installation to get you up and running. Simply insert your SIM, power up the modem and voila! You are all set and can start browsing!
- You're in good hands.
- Award-winning internet.
- 8x Broadband ISP of the Year Winner.
- Most wins by an ISP.
- Awarded by MyBroadband
- 5x Ask Africa Category Winner.
- Ask Africa Orange Index.
- Awarded by Ask Africa
- 3x IT Person of the Year Winner.
- Afrihost CEO Gian Visser.
- Awarded by MyBroadband
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Promotions.
Save up to R1 000 on a Wireless router promotion.
Save up to R1000 on a Wireless router if you sign up for selected SIM + Device packages. Plus get FREE delivery. Only while stocks last.
Maximum of 3 promotions per legal entity (business or individual).
Clients who sign up for a Wireless package that has a FREE promotional router will be billed R999 should they cancel or change their package in the first 6 months from sign up.
Clients who fall in arrears within 6 months from sign up will be billed a R999 penalty.
FREE router with Uncapped Pure Wireless promotion.
Get a FREE router if you sign up for an Uncapped Pure Wireless (MTN) SIM + Device package. Plus get FREE delivery. Only while stocks last.
Maximum of 3 promotions per legal entity (business or individual).
Clients who sign up for a Wireless package that has a FREE promotional router will be billed R999 should they cancel or change their package in the first 6 months from sign up.
Clients who fall in arrears within 6 months from sign up will be billed a R999 penalty.
Is there a delivery fee?
SIM Only orders will be delivered FREE of charge.
SIM + Device orders will be delivered FREE of charge. The delivery fee is covered as part of the Save up to R1000 promotion.
Are there any policies I need to be aware of?
SIM + Device
Clients who sign up for a Wireless package that has a FREE promotional router will be billed R999 should they cancel or change their package in the first 6 months from sign up.
Clients who fall in arrears within 6 months from sign up will be billed a R999 penalty.
SIM Only
The cancellation fee does NOT apply to SIM Only packages. These packages can be cancelled at any time before the 15th of the month.
More about Wireless speeds.
What speeds can I expect?
Speeds and latency are dependent on a variety of factors such as number of devices connected and signal strength. Average speeds remain device and coverage dependent.
The MTN (Pure Wireless) network averages up to 40Mbps on 4G and 246Mbps on 5G.
The Vodacom network averages up to 35Mbps on 4G and up to 200Mbps on 5G.
The Telkom network averages up to 40Mbps on 4G.
Can I use this Wireless service anywhere?
The Wireless service is designed to be used at your home, and the SIM card will be locked to the location you provide and your Wireless services will only work at this location.
General.
Do I need to sign up for a contract?
No! At Afrihost, we don't lock you into outlandish contractual commitments. All our packages are month-to-month and can be easily cancelled if you change your mind.
What happens if I sign up in the middle of the month?
All Wireless packages are charged pro-rata. For example, if you sign up halfway through the month you will pay half the price.
How long does it take to activate after delivery?
Your SIM card should be active within 30 minutes after delivery. In extreme cases it can take up to 48 hours, but this is highly unlikely. Should you have trouble connecting after 30 minutes, please reboot your device and try to connect again. Please contact our Support team if you do not have a connection after 48 hours.
Why are only certain devices allowed to be used with Pure Wireless?
Afrihost can only allow devices which have been network approved by MTN and have identified a range of devices which specifically suit a Wireless offer, and which are sometimes offered by competitors. This range of devices includes:
- BROVI: 5G CPE 5 H155-381, 5G H155-382, 5G H352-381
- HUAWEI: 5G CPE PRO 2, 5G SIC-100, H155-386
- NOKIA: FastMile 5G Gateway 3.2
- TELTONIKA: RUTM54
- TOZED: ZLT X100 PRO, ZLT X20
- TP-LINK: NX220, NX510V
- ZTE: 5G CPE MC801A, G5B, G5C, G5TS, MC888 5G, MC888D 5G, MC889 5G
Please note that Pure Wireless (MTN) will only work on the above approved devices. If you insert your SIM card into a device that has not been approved by MTN, your SIM card will be blocked and you will lose internet access. You will then have to contact Afrihost Support to get your SIM card unblocked.
Why are only certain devices allowed to be used with Vodacom Wireless?
Afrihost can only allow devices which have been network approved by Vodacom and have identified a range of devices which specifically suit a Wireless offer, and which are sometimes offered by competitors. This range of devices includes:
- HUAWEI: 5G CPE Pro 2
- NOKIA: FastMile 5G Gateway 3.2
- ZTE: 5G CPE MC801A; 5G CPE G5T; 5G CPE G5TS
Please note that Vodacom Wireless will only work on the above approved devices. If you insert your SIM card into a device that has not been approved by Vodacom, your SIM card will be blocked and you will lose internet access. You will then have to contact Afrihost Support to get your SIM card unblocked.
SIM and APN.
Do I need to RICA my SIM card?
Yes. You will need to have your original barcoded Identity Document, as well as a valid proof of residence. Visit our RICA with Afrihost page for detailed information.
Can I use the SIM card in another device?
Your Pure Wireless (MTN) SIM card is only compatible with the device supplied with your order. For SIM Only packages, only the following approved CAT6 devices will work with your Pure Wireless (MTN) SIM card. Please note that you also need to be in the MTN Network coverage area.
Your Vodacom SIM card is only compatible with the device supplied with your order. For SIM Only packages, only the following approved CAT6 devices will work with your Vodacom Wireless SIM card. Please note that you also need to be in the Vodacom Network coverage area.
Your Telkom SIM card is only compatible with the device supplied with your order. Please note that you also need to be in the Telkom Network coverage area.
Do I need to change my APN settings?
SIM + Device orders - We will preconfigure the device that is shipped with your SIM card - so you do not need to change any APN settings.
SIM Only - If you will be using your new SIM card with your own device, please visit setup.afrihost.com for instructions on how to get connected. In some cases you’ll have to change the Access Point Name (APN) settings on your device, depending on the Wireless provider you signed up for.
Managing your package.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my package?
Yes. All Wireless packages can be upgraded or downgraded in ClientZone.
Package changes will only be effective on the 1st of the following month, regardless of when in the month the request is made or whether it is an upgrade or downgrade. This is a restriction from our providers.
IMPORTANT - Clients who sign up for a Wireless package that has a FREE promotional router will be billed R999 should they change their package in the first 6 months from sign up.
Data usage.
Is there a limit to how much data I can use on an Uncapped package?
Pure Wireless Uncapped
- 20Mbps - Subject to a monthly threshold of 100GB. Once you’ve reached your monthly data limit, your connection speed will be limited to 4Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- 50Mbps - Subject to a monthly threshold of 150GB. Once you’ve reached your monthly data limit, your connection speed will be limited to 4Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- 100Mbps
- Once you reach 250GB usage, your connection speed will be limited to 20Mbps.
- Once you reach 500GB usage, your connection speed will be limited to 10Mbps.
- Once you reach the threshold of 1TB, your connection speed will be limited to 1Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- Wireless Plus
- Once you reach 250GB usage, your connection speed will be limited to 50Mbps.
- Once you reach 500GB usage, your connection speed will be limited to 20Mbps.
- Once you reach the threshold of 1TB, your connection speed will be limited to 4Mbps for the remainder of the month.
Vodacom Wireless Uncapped
- 20Mbps - Subject to a monthly threshold of 100GB. Once you’ve reached your monthly data limit, your connection speed will be limited to 4Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- 50Mbps - Subject to a monthly threshold of 150GB. Once you’ve reached your monthly data limit, your connection speed will be limited to 8Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- 100Mbps - Subject to a monthly threshold of 300GB. Once you’ve reached your monthly data limit, your connection speed will be limited to 10Mbps for the remainder of the month.
- Wireless Plus - Subject to a monthly threshold of 600GB. Once you’ve reached your monthly data limit, your connection speed will be limited to 20Mbps for the remainder of the month.
20Mbps Telkom Wireless Uncapped
- First 500GB at 20Mbps.
- Thereafter 50GB at 4Mbps.
- Thereafter uncapped data for the rest of the month at 2Mbps.
30Mbps Telkom Wireless Uncapped
- First 600GB at 30Mbps.
- Thereafter 50GB at 4Mbps.
- Thereafter uncapped data for the rest of the month at 2Mbps.