Connected at Every Turn: AT&T Powers Las Vegas Race Week During F1 Chase (NV)
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AT&T lights up the Vegas Strip with “The Speed of Light,” supercharges Oracle Red Bull Racing’s data-driven edge and elite FirstNet® support for public safety’s communications
AT&T is transforming the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend into an experience where connection meets speed. From powering Oracle Red Bull Racing’s data at every turn, to supporting first responders with dedicated FirstNet® coverage, we’re driving the pulse of race week. As America’s best overall network1, AT&T keeps teams, creators, first responders, and fans connected through every exciting, high-pressure moment on and off the track.
The Speed of Light
AT&T will light up downtown Vegas with “The Speed of Light,” a high-energy visual experience that fuses racing, connectivity and innovation. Race fans will be greeted by this immersive AT&T visual experience to feel the speed, snap a selfie and share their race passion & fandom during the weekend on Sands Ave from Monday through Sunday of race week.
Cal OES releases plan to complete delayed ‘Next Gen 911’ system overhaul, address past missteps (CA)
Following years of delays and technical issues plaguing the state’s overhaul of its aging 9-1-1 system, officials with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) outlined a plan Wednesday to get the beleaguered project back on track, anticipating statewide deployment of the new Next Generation 911 system by 2030.
The report follows a year-long pause in the state’s Next Gen 911 rollout, during which state officials and a paid consultant investigated the scope of the problems with the new 911 system and how they might be overcome.
Haywood dispatcher thinks fast to save a life (NC)
Dispatchers are an often overlooked part of a county’s overall emergency response, but their role is as vital as any other.
This was made clear all across the region during Hurricane Helene, as thousands of 911 calls poured in from people in their most desperate hour. More recently, on Sept. 28, Haywood County Emergency Communicator Kaylin Greene again proved the point by thinking fast with a life on the line to get responders where they needed to go.
Joint City & County meeting advances shared goal of strengthening 9-1-1 services across … (NC)
In a joint governmental meeting focused on public safety and collaboration, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners and the Fayetteville City Council met on Thursday, Nov. 13, to discuss a comprehensive framework for consolidated 9-1-1 communications services. Both governing bodies reaffirmed their shared commitment to improving emergency response for all residents of Cumberland County.
House Communications & Technology Committee holds public hearing on school panic … (PA)
HARRISBURG, Nov. 17 – In a step to increase school safety for students and teachers, the PA House Communications & Technology Committee held a public hearing Monday on legislation (H.B. 634) introduced by state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, D-Berks, that would require schools to consider implementing silent panic alarm buttons in classrooms during the annual review of their safety and security practices.
