Afrihost Wins Top ISP and Hosting Awards
The South African company secured two major accolades at the 2026 MyBroadband Awards ceremony.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Afrihost has been named both the Hosting Provider of the Year and the ISP of the Year for 2026. These wins mark the second consecutive year for its hosting services and the fourth straight year for its internet service provider operations.
Why it matters
The MyBroadband awards recognise industry leaders based on market position, customer value, and the breadth of service solutions. Afrihost maintains its competitive edge through a wide range of connectivity offerings, including fibre, Fixed LTE, Fixed 5G, ADSL, and mobile solutions.
At its launch in 1999, Afrihost disrupted the market by charging R150 per month for hosting services, significantly lower than the R550 charged by established competitors. The provider currently operates a comprehensive suite of fibre, Fixed LTE, Fixed 5G, ADSL, and mobile connectivity.
The players
Afrihost
This is a South African internet service provider that offers a variety of connectivity solutions including fibre and mobile data.
MyBroadband
This is a prominent South African online news publication that tracks the telecommunications industry and manages annual performance awards.
The details
MyBroadband determines its annual award winners by evaluating historical performance trends, service competitiveness, and overall market position. This win confirms Afrihost's continued dominance in South Africa's telecommunications sector after first taking the ISP title in 2023.
Timeline
Afrihost launched its operations in 1999.
The company won its first ISP of the Year award in 2023.
Afrihost secured both major titles in 2026.
The Tech Race
The 2026 MyBroadband Awards set a high performance benchmark for the South African internet service industry. Afrihost's success reflects a broader trend of consolidation where versatile providers replace niche services by bundling fibre, LTE, and 5G into single competitive offerings.
Consistent award recognition often correlates with sustained service quality and competitive pricing for home and business users. Customers can expect the provider to maintain its current bundle of fibre and 5G services following these industry endorsements.
The takeaway
The sustained success of Afrihost highlights the importance of aggressive pricing and diverse connectivity options in a mature market. Consumers should consider how integrated service providers can offer better value compared to legacy firms with higher overheads.
Further reading
For more on the local connectivity landscape, visit our Telecommunications section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dailyinvestor.
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