Afrihost

Updated on May 3, 2024

Introduction

Afrihost is a South African Internet Service Provider (ISP). They provide several services including web hosting,  ADSL broadband, fibre, fixed wireless, mobile services and domain registration.

They provide a variety of hosting packages including shared Windows and Linux web hosting, cloud hosting and specialised hosting (dedicated managed, self-managed and reseller).

Main Features

  • Domain registration – free .co.za, .online and .site domain registration.
  • Support – 24/7 support for all customers.
  • Unlimited traffic – no quota limits imposed on your website
  • Local servers – faster connection for local visitors
  • Web mail dedicated business email
  • Anti-spam and anti-virus protect your network from spam and virus attacks
  • DNS Control Panel – easily manage your hosting account
  • Backups helps to prevent loss of data
  • Site stats – view visitor data for your Windows Hosting website

Pricing

Afrihost operates on no contracts. All packages are paid month-to-month. 

Afrihost offers Windows and Linux web hosting. Packages differ according to the following depending on the plan selected: number of email accounts, SQL databases and size of storage space. 

All packages come with unlimited web traffic and free domain for the first year. Below is the pricing for their Windows Hosting Plans.

  • Bronze Pro – R209 p/m
  • Silver Pro – R269 p/m
  • Gold Pro – R369 p/m
  • Platinum – R619 p/m

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Pros

  • Great customer support. 

  • Affordability

  • Capped or Uncapped Data

Cons

  • Installation Costs

  • Contract Length

  • Data Caps

FAQs

This can vary depending on your location and the availability of existing infrastructure. Afrihost provides estimated timelines on their website, but it’s always best to confirm with them directly for a more accurate timeframe.

In most cases, you don’t need to be home for the entire installation. Afrihost will communicate the process beforehand and may require access for specific steps.

Afrihost Fibre uses a different technology than ADSL, so your existing DSL router might not be compatible. However, some routers can be configured to work with both technologies. Check with Afrihost or your router’s manufacturer for compatibility.

Afrihost can assist you with deactivating your ADSL service once your Fibre connection is up and running. This ensures you avoid double billing.

Afrihost has a dedicated support team available to troubleshoot any internet connectivity issues. You can contact them through their various support channels.

Afrihost provides an online client zone where you can view your data usage and track your internet consumption.