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Robert Clark

Contributing Editor, Special to Light Reading

Robert Clark is an independent technology editor and researcher based in Hong Kong. In addition to contributing to Light Reading, he also has his own blog,  Electric Speech (http://www.electricspeech.com). 

Latest from Robert Clark

With losses mounting, HK Cable TV shuts down after 30 years
Video Broadcast
With losses mounting, HK Cable TV shuts down after 30 yearsWith losses mounting, HK Cable TV shuts down after 30 years
byRobert Clark
Feb 15, 2023
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Rakuten looks to efficiency gains as path to profit
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Rakuten looks to efficiency gains as path to profitRakuten looks to efficiency gains as path to profit
byRobert Clark
Feb 14, 2023
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All from Robert Clark

Can AI revive the handset market?
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Can AI revive the handset market?
Can AI revive the handset market?
Feb 13, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Enterprise, digital drive Docomo profit as mobile shrinks again
Services
Enterprise, digital drive Docomo profit as mobile shrinks again
Enterprise, digital drive Docomo profit as mobile shrinks again
Feb 9, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
SK Telecom gives glimpse into its first commercial GPT product
Business Management
SK Telecom gives glimpse into its first commercial GPT product
SK Telecom gives glimpse into its first commercial GPT product
Feb 8, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Rising energy costs, inflation weigh on Japan telcos
Business Management
Rising energy costs, inflation weigh on Japan telcos
Rising energy costs, inflation weigh on Japan telcos
Feb 7, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
China telcos see IoT growth on back of big connection numbers
IOT
China telcos see IoT growth on back of big connection numbers
China telcos see IoT growth on back of big connection numbers
Feb 3, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Korean govt falls for 5G fallacy over 28GHz
5G
Korean govt falls for 5G fallacy over 28GHz
Korean govt falls for 5G fallacy over 28GHz
Feb 2, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
US govt plans to block all tech exports to Huawei – reports
Regulatory & Politics
US govt plans to block all tech exports to Huawei – reports
US govt plans to block all tech exports to Huawei – reports
Jan 31, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Huawei's smart car business finds a higher gear
IT Infrastructure
Huawei's smart car business finds a higher gear
Huawei's smart car business finds a higher gear
Jan 27, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Telstra CEO said she'll work during today's public holiday
Regulatory & Politics
Telstra CEO said she'll work during today's public holiday
Telstra CEO said she'll work during today's public holiday
Jan 25, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Chinese telcos relish their new role at core of digital economy
Mobile Core
Chinese telcos relish their new role at core of digital economy
Chinese telcos relish their new role at core of digital economy
Jan 24, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
US aid agency backs fourth Philippines 5G network
5G
US aid agency backs fourth Philippines 5G network
US aid agency backs fourth Philippines 5G network
Jan 20, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
KT prepping GPT3-style AI tool for commercial launch
AI & Machine Learning
KT prepping GPT3-style AI tool for commercial launch
KT prepping GPT3-style AI tool for commercial launch
Jan 18, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Chinese government confirms focus on 6G development
6G
Chinese government confirms focus on 6G development
Chinese government confirms focus on 6G development
Jan 17, 2023
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2 Min Read
byRobert Clark
After Ukraine, Taiwan seeks its own LEOsats
Satellite
After Ukraine, Taiwan seeks its own LEOsats
After Ukraine, Taiwan seeks its own LEOsats
Jan 17, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Global bandwidth prices have leveled out in COVID era – TeleGeography
Cable Technology
Global bandwidth prices have leveled out in COVID era – TeleGeography
Global bandwidth prices have leveled out in COVID era – TeleGeography
Jan 13, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Seven things to watch for in Asia telecom in 2023
Business Management
Seven things to watch for in Asia telecom in 2023
Seven things to watch for in Asia telecom in 2023
Jan 11, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRobert Clark
China to dump $140B chip funding scheme
Semiconductors
China to dump $140B chip funding scheme
China to dump $140B chip funding scheme
Jan 5, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
China Broadnet's uphill battle to carve out presence
Business Management
China Broadnet's uphill battle to carve out presence
China Broadnet's uphill battle to carve out presence
Jan 4, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Huawei back to business as usual, says co-chair
Business Management
Huawei back to business as usual, says co-chair
Huawei back to business as usual, says co-chair
Jan 3, 2023
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2 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Asia 2022: Tech war, more tower sales and 5G
Optical Networking
Asia 2022: Tech war, more tower sales and 5G
Asia 2022: Tech war, more tower sales and 5G
Dec 27, 2022
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5 Min Read
byRobert Clark
ESG filings show us what vendors don't want us to know
Semiconductors
ESG filings show us what vendors don't want us to know
ESG filings show us what vendors don't want us to know
Dec 22, 2022
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4 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Telstra to appeal ACCC decision blocking TPG sharing deal
Regulatory & Politics
Telstra to appeal ACCC decision blocking TPG sharing deal
Telstra to appeal ACCC decision blocking TPG sharing deal
Dec 21, 2022
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
PLDT faces securities probe after $866M 'budget overrun'
Optical Networking
PLDT faces securities probe after $866M 'budget overrun'
PLDT faces securities probe after $866M 'budget overrun'
Dec 19, 2022
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
US further tightens China export bans as it seeks global blockade
Business Management
US further tightens China export bans as it seeks global blockade
US further tightens China export bans as it seeks global blockade
Dec 19, 2022
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Globe Telecom hints at further asset sales
Business Management
Globe Telecom hints at further asset sales
Globe Telecom hints at further asset sales
Dec 16, 2022
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5 Min Read
byRobert Clark
After three years, China's telcos turn off COVID-19 travel tracking app
Optical Networking
After three years, China's telcos turn off COVID-19 travel tracking app
After three years, China's telcos turn off COVID-19 travel tracking app
Dec 13, 2022
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
China Mobile's biggest task now is building new digital infrastructure
Regulatory & Politics
China Mobile's biggest task now is building new digital infrastructure
China Mobile's biggest task now is building new digital infrastructure
Dec 12, 2022
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
ZTE wants to return to handset A-list
Semiconductors
ZTE wants to return to handset A-list
ZTE wants to return to handset A-list
Dec 9, 2022
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Tough US export controls could soon extend to ASML gear – report
Regulatory & Politics
Tough US export controls could soon extend to ASML gear – report
Tough US export controls could soon extend to ASML gear – report
Dec 8, 2022
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Malaysia 5G plan once again in disarray as new govt begins review
5G
Malaysia 5G plan once again in disarray as new govt begins review
Malaysia 5G plan once again in disarray as new govt begins review
Dec 7, 2022
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
New Zealand targets 100% fiber take-up by 2032
Broadband
New Zealand targets 100% fiber take-up by 2032
New Zealand targets 100% fiber take-up by 2032
Dec 6, 2022
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark
NBN Co’s losses expected to reach $17B in 2040
FTTX
NBN Co’s losses expected to reach $17B in 2040
NBN Co’s losses expected to reach $17B in 2040
Dec 2, 2022
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4 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Telcos gain market share in China's big cloud shift
Cloud
Telcos gain market share in China's big cloud shift
Telcos gain market share in China's big cloud shift
Dec 1, 2022
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3 Min Read
byRobert Clark

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