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  Oi!: GetUp raises money to save the net

  "Community advocacy" group GetUp is raising money to fight Labor's proposed internet filter.

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  iiNet to fight entertainment industry

  iiNet's managing director Michael Malone yesterday vowed to fight the action filed against it in federal court by film and television giants, which alleged iiNet had failed to prevent customers from downloading pirated content.

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  Studios sue iiNet over video piracy

  iiNet was today dragged into the federal court as major film studios filed a case against the ISP for allegedly letting its users download pirated movies and television series.

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  Aussie ISPs have content ambitions

  Executives from several of Australia's largest internet service providers have over the past few months expressed their desire to become media companies in their own right.

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  Advertising could fund future broadband

  The leaders of two of Australia's largest ISP's see a viable business model in offering free or discounted broadband connectivity, sponsored by advertisements targeted according to a user's web surfing habits.

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  Gmail gets voice, video chat

  Google is rolling out video and voice capabilities for the chat function that is embedded in the Gmail interface. It's a bare-bones voice and video-conferencing service, but it's simple to install and use and is a very good addition to Gmail.

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  Oi!: Internode gets Chumby

  The 'net gets friendly, courtesy of Internode and Chumby.

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  50 significant moments from internet history

  We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

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  Freshtel plans Aussie mobile VoIP

  Australian start-up Freshtel today said it expected to launch a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service for mobile phone users locally within weeks, after a successful trial of its dual-mode technology with UK mega-retailer Tesco.

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  VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

  Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill. Here's everything you need to know about VoIP in Australia.

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  Gmail gets voice, video chat

  Google is rolling out video and voice capabilities for the chat function that is embedded in the Gmail interface. It's a bare-bones voice and video-conferencing service, but it's simple to install and use and is a very good addition to Gmail.

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  Freshtel plans Aussie mobile VoIP

  Australian start-up Freshtel today said it expected to launch a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service for mobile phone users locally within weeks, after a successful trial of its dual-mode technology with UK mega-retailer Tesco.

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  Freshtel's VoIP dreams turn into a nightmare?

  Australian internet telephony minnow Freshtel, a consumer player that recently started providing enterprise services, today revealed to the ASX it had depleted around half its cash reserves over the past year.

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  30,000 get naked with iiNet

  Australia's third-largest internet service provider iiNet today said it had signed up more than 30,000 local customers to its naked DSL service and more than 80,000 to its internet telephony offering.

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  See and speak: a guide to making video calls

  Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

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  Skype's mobile dreams

  While it makes sense for Skype to be on mobile phones, it may be years before the free peer-to-peer software makes its way into the mobile market in a big way.

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  Gotalk VoIP service targets Engin customers

  Emerging telco Gotalk launched the second phase of its VoIP service yesterday, prompting what it believes will be the beginning of a "price war" in the Australian market.

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  3's free Skype mobile calls go live

  The long-awaited 3 Skypephone has launched today across Australia.