Afrihost Speed Test - Test Your Speed
Test your Afrihost internet speed in South Africa
www.afrihost.comAfrihost is a South African internet service provider offering uncapped fibre-to-the-home packages across multiple fibre network operators including Vumatel, Openserve, Octotel, and Frogfoot. The company delivers speeds from 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps with no throttling. Test your Afrihost fibre connection to measure actual download, upload, and latency performance.
About Afrihost
Afrihost was founded in 2000 by Gian Visser, Brendan Armstrong, and Peter Meintjes, with headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg. The company briefly operated under MTN Group ownership from 2014 to 2016 before its founders repurchased the business. Afrihost is now independently owned and has grown into one of South Africa's most popular ISPs.
The provider resells fibre services across multiple last-mile network operators including Vumatel, Openserve, Frogfoot, Octotel, MetroFibre, and Cybersmart. Afrihost also offers web hosting, VoIP, and mobile data services alongside its fibre products.
Afrihost Plans and Services
Afrihost offers several internet plans across different technologies and price points.
Afrihost Pure Fibre plans start from ZAR 449 per month for 25 Mbps and scale up to ZAR 1,547 per month for 1 Gbps. All plans include uncapped data with no fair usage policy and no throttling. Pricing varies depending on the fibre network provider in your area.
Afrihost also offers prepaid fibre packages starting from ZAR 219 per month for customers who prefer shorter commitments. Free installation is available on select networks with a 6-month commitment. The company provides a WiFi router with most fibre packages.
Afrihost Internet Plans
| Plan | Speed | Price | Features |
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| Pure Fibre 25 Mbps fiber | 25 Mbps | ZAR 449/month |
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| Pure Fibre 100 Mbps fiber | 100 Mbps | ZAR 797/month |
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| Pure Fibre 200 Mbps fiber | 200 Mbps | ZAR 997/month |
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| Pure Fibre 1000 Mbps fiber | 1000 Mbps | ZAR 1,547/month |
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Prices and availability may vary by location. Contact Afrihost for current offers.
Test Your Afrihost Speed
Run a free speed test to check if Afrihost delivers the speeds you are paying for. Test during peak evening hours for the most realistic results. Compare your results against Afrihost advertised speeds above.
Afrihost Speed Test FAQ
How fast is Afrihost fibre internet?
Afrihost fibre speeds range from 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps depending on your plan and the fibre network operator in your area. Available speed tiers include 25, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 Mbps. All plans are uncapped with no throttling or fair usage policy. Actual speeds depend on the last-mile fibre network operator such as Vumatel, Openserve, or Frogfoot. Run a speed test to compare your actual performance against your subscribed plan speed.
How do I test my Afrihost speed?
Use the speed test tool on this page to measure your Afrihost download speed, upload speed, and ping latency. For accurate results, connect your device directly to your router using an ethernet cable and close other applications that use bandwidth. The test takes approximately 30 seconds to complete. If your speeds are significantly below your plan speed, try restarting your router or contacting Afrihost support for line diagnostics.
Which fibre networks does Afrihost support?
Afrihost provides fibre internet over multiple last-mile network operators in South Africa. Supported networks include Vumatel, Openserve, Frogfoot, Octotel, MetroFibre, Balwin Fibre, Link Africa, and Cybersmart. Available speeds and pricing vary by network operator and location. You can check which fibre networks cover your address on the Afrihost website by entering your location details to see available packages.
Does Afrihost have data caps or throttling?
No, Afrihost Pure Fibre plans are uncapped with no data limits, no fair usage policy, and no throttling. You can use as much data as you want without speed reductions or additional charges. This applies to all fibre speed tiers from 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Afrihost also offers prepaid fibre options for customers who prefer pay-as-you-go flexibility without long-term commitments, starting from ZAR 219 per month.