FirstNet ROG Installs SatCOLTs, CRDs, and miniCRDs to Power the Las Vegas Race Week

To maintain real-time coordination, FirstNet personnel are operating from within the Clark County Multi-Agency Coordination Center.

AT&T is elevating the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend with enhanced, mission-critical connectivity—placing a particular focus on ensuring first responders have the dedicated, reliable communications they need through FirstNet®, Built with AT&T. As crowds surge along the 3.8-mile circuit and data demand intensifies, AT&T is delivering specialized network capabilities designed to keep public safety agencies connected during every high-pressure moment.Uninterrupted Communications for Public SafetyFirstNet—the only nationwide communications platform built with and for America’s first responders—has deployed a comprehensive suite of dedicated assets to support the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

The FirstNet Response Operations Group™ (ROG), led by former first responders, has positioned SatCOLTs (Satellite Cells on Light Trucks), CRDs (Compact Rapid Deployables), and miniCRDs around the circuit to ensure continuous, resilient connectivity throughout race week.

To maintain real-time coordination, FirstNet personnel are operating from within the Clark County Multi-Agency Coordination Center, working directly with Clark County Fire, the City of Las Vegas, and regional and federal partners. This integrated support helps agencies manage crowd safety, emergency responses, and contingency planning—all while commercial networks face immense pressure from tens of thousands of fans uploading content simultaneously.