Simon Allard
Head of Network Architecture and Delivery at 2degrees, leading the carrier's partnership with AST SpaceMobile to deliver space-based cellular connectivity and network integration.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 36min
The Low Earth Orbit Communication Race is on - Simon Allard, Head of Network Architecture and Delivery at 2degrees (NZ)
Simon Allard, Head of Network Architecture and Delivery at 2degrees, leads the carrier’s integration with space-based cellular tech. He compares AST SpaceMobile and Starlink, explains AST’s cell-tower-in-space design and beamforming, and details network integration, gateway and ground-site choices. He also covers coverage planning, 900MHz spectrum use, disaster recovery roles and IoT potential.
