[1] It acted as a "gateway" to emerging online networks working in the fields of environment, labor, peace, women's and the human rights movement.

The launch video features early use of mobile phones for internet access and solar powered computer facilities.

Pegasus operated initially from Byron Bay, New South Wales, and later from Brisbane, Queensland.

Pegasus Networks was active in establishing connectivity to countries in South East Asia and Indo-China with partners such as Pactok, Sarawak Access and the Email Center in the Philippines.

Australian projects included the national sub-networks CouncilNet, ArtsNet and International Education and Resource Network (iEARN).