Afrihost — Home VoIP, fibre & mobile provider in South Africa
Afrihost is a South African internet service provider that has operated for more than twenty-five years, headquartered in Sandton, Johannesburg. It sells fibre, fixed LTE and 5G, home VoIP and web hosting under one brand on month-to-month terms, and holds an eight-time run as MyBroadband ISP of the Year. Its 4.7-star Google rating across more than 76,000 reviews is the strongest positive customer feed of any major SA ISP.
Key facts
| Who they are | A South African internet service provider in operation 25+ years, trading as Afrihost |
| Voice services | Home VoIP built for household and SOHO use, delivered over fibre or fixed LTE |
| Connectivity | Fibre, fixed LTE and 5G, with the underlying fibre operator varying by address |
| Also offers | Web hosting, domains and email |
| ICASA licence | Yes — operates as a licensed ECS provider |
| Awards | Eight-time MyBroadband Broadband ISP of the Year |
| Head office | 376 Rivonia Boulevard, Edenburg, Sandton, Johannesburg |
| Pricing | Published per product on afrihost.com — fibre, LTE/5G, home VoIP and hosting |
| Coverage | National — fibre and LTE/5G footprint varies by address |
| Listed In | Fibre Internet Providers |
Afrihost bundles connectivity and home VoIP under one brand
Afrihost is a consumer-first ISP whose appeal is breadth: home VoIP, fibre, fixed LTE and 5G, plus hosting, all on one account with month-to-month terms. The home voice product is built for household and SOHO use over your fibre or LTE line, so the connection at your address decides call quality. What sets Afrihost apart is customer-feedback evidence — a 4.7-star Google rating across more than 76,000 reviews, the strongest positive feed of any major SA ISP, plus repeat ISP-of-the-Year wins. For larger business voice with hunt groups, IVR menus or contact-centre features, a dedicated SA business-voice specialist belongs on the shortlist alongside it.
Who Afrihost is a fit for
- Households and small offices wanting fibre, mobile and a home voice line under one trusted brand.
- Buyers who weight a large, positive public-review record heavily in their decision.
- SOHO users who value month-to-month terms and a broad self-service product range.
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Does Afrihost offer home VoIP?
Yes. Afrihost sells a home VoIP product built for household and SOHO use, delivered over your fibre or fixed-LTE line. For business hunt groups, IVR menus or contact-centre voice, shortlist a dedicated SA business-voice provider alongside it.
How much does Afrihost cost?
Afrihost publishes prices per product — fibre, LTE/5G, home VoIP and hosting — on afrihost.com, all on month-to-month terms. Request up to 3 quotes through WhichVoIP to compare connectivity and voice options side by side, free and without obligation.
Is Afrihost available at my address?
It depends on the underlying network. The most important pre-signup check is which fibre operator Afrihost can offer at your specific address, since that determines install timing, line speed and the fault chain.
What do I need to sign up for voice?
Voice signup requires a copy of your ID or passport and proof of residence for RICA. Porting an existing landline number takes up to fourteen working days and carries a one-off R99 admin fee.
Is Afrihost well reviewed?
Afrihost holds a 4.7-star rating across more than 76,000 Google reviews, the strongest positive customer feed of any major South African ISP, and has been named MyBroadband ISP of the Year eight times.
Is Afrihost ICASA licensed?
Yes. Afrihost operates as a licensed South African electronic communications service (ECS) provider. Confirm the operating-entity name at register.icasa.org.za if procurement requires it.
This listing is maintained by WhichVoIP, an independent South African telecoms comparison service running since 2019. Details are verified against the provider’s public website and were last reviewed on 20 July 2026.