Afrihost on Openfibre
Openfibre is an open-access FNO with selected residential coverage. Compare verified Afrihost packages below.
Live Openfibre Deals
Verified Afrihost packages on the Openfibre network.
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
20/5 Mbps Uncapped
50/50 Mbps Uncapped
100/100 Mbps Uncapped
200/200 Mbps Uncapped
1000/500 Mbps Uncapped
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What is Afrihost on Openfibre?
Openfibre is an open-access fibre operator whose residential build has concentrated on specific suburbs and developments. Afrihost on Openfibre is the standard split: Afrihost is the ISP brand that bills you, runs your support and routes your traffic, while Openfibre owns and maintains the line itself.
As an open-access network, Openfibre lets multiple ISPs compete on the same line. Afrihost's plans on Openfibre keep their familiar formula - no contract, uncapped, unshaped, free Wi-Fi 6 router - and the prices typically sit in line with what Afrihost charges on other mid-tier FNOs.
A comparison of Openfibre deals
We track 5 live Openfibre packages from Afrihost. Here's how the line-up shapes up.
| Metric | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest line | R697 | 20/5 Mbps · Afrihost |
| Fastest line | 1000 Mbps | R1 497/month · Open Fibre |
| Best value | R1.50/Mbps | 1000 Mbps at R1 497 |
| Symmetrical | 3 of 5 | packages upload at download speed |
Openfibre coverage is patchy and address-specific. Confirm with the Afrihost coverage tool, then compare Afrihost against the other Openfibre-licensed ISPs at the same speed tier.
Speed tier ladder: Openfibre
| Speed | Line type | Network | Cheapest ISP | From | R/Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/5 Mbps | Asymmetrical | Open Fibre | Afrihost | R697 | R34.85 |
| 50/50 Mbps | Symmetrical | Open Fibre | Afrihost | R797 | R15.94 |
| 100/100 Mbps | Symmetrical | Open Fibre | Afrihost | R997 | R9.97 |
| 200/200 Mbps | Symmetrical | Open Fibre | Afrihost | R1 197 | R5.99 |
| 1000/500 Mbps | Asymmetrical | Open Fibre | Afrihost | R1 497 | R1.50 |
Best value: Openfibre R/Mbps
How the install actually works
From coverage check to a live line on Openfibre - what happens, and roughly when.
- Day 0Coverage check
Confirm which networks are live at your exact address before you order.
- Day 0-1Order placed
Sign up with your ISP. Debit order and FICA documents are handled online.
- Day 1-3Network validation
The network operator validates the line and schedules a technician.
- Day 3-10Installation
Fibre is pulled to the home, the ONT is mounted and your router is configured.
- Day 3-10Activation
The ISP provisions the service and the line goes live, usually same day.
| Timing | Step | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0 | Coverage check | Confirm which networks are live at your exact address before you order. |
| Day 0-1 | Order placed | Sign up with your ISP. Debit order and FICA documents are handled online. |
| Day 1-3 | Network validation | The network operator validates the line and schedules a technician. |
| Day 3-10 | Installation | Fibre is pulled to the home, the ONT is mounted and your router is configured. |
| Day 3-10 | Activation | The ISP provisions the service and the line goes live, usually same day. |
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