Gregory (Greg) Kunkle assists telecommunications corporate clients and trade associations with various legal and regulatory matters before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Clients such as electric utilities, oil and gas companies, railroads, public safety agencies, and commercial providers regularly seek Greg’s counsel regarding FCC wireless licensing and compliance issues. He assists clients in identifying and acquiring wireless spectrum through a variety of means, including spectrum leasing, purchase and sale of licenses, and the FCC's auction process.
Greg also supports companies seeking equipment authorizations before the FCC and advises on the FCC’s rules for bringing wireless connected products to market.
Greg counsels clients involved in the FCC's enforcement process, responding to and vigorously defending against complaints and investigations, and negotiating settlements with the Commission.
Prior to joining Keller and Heckman, Greg practiced at a boutique Washington, DC telecommunications law firm where he counseled a wide range of clients, including wireless and wireline service providers (e.g., resellers and prepaid providers) with FCC compliance issues. Greg assisted carrier clients with complex compliance matters before the FCC, including issues regarding Universal Service Fund (USF), slamming, enhanced services, and related issues, and aided a variety of clients, including carriers and end users, with transactional matters.
Greg speaks frequently on wireless regulatory issues at major telecommunications conferences throughout the United States (U.S.) and contributes regularly to industry publications.
More Legal and Business Bylines From Gregory E. Kunkle
- Telecom Alert: Build Back Better Act; Biden Nominates Rosenworcel as Permanent Chairwoman; Secure Equipment Act Passes; $1.3 Billion in Emergency Connectivity Funding; 6 GHz Waiver [Vol. XVIII, Issue 44] - (Posted On Monday, November 01, 2021)
- Telecom Alert: 4.9 GHz Free Partially Lifted; NASNA Petition for Rulemaking; House Passes Secure Equipment Act of 2021; $1.15 Billion in ReConnect Funding; RDOF Funding [Vol. XVIII, Issue 43] - (Posted On Monday, October 25, 2021)
- Telecom Alert: 911 Service Provider Reliability Certification Fines; Emergency Connectivity Fund Second Funding Wave; Tribal Library E-Rate Information Session; RDOF Funding Authorization [Vol. XVIII, Issue 42] - (Posted On Monday, October 18, 2021)
- Telecom Alert: 3.45 GHz Band Auction Begins; RDOF Second Round Funding; 70/80/90 GHz Band Supplemental Information; EBB Program Scam Warning [Vol. XVIII, Issue 41] - (Posted On Tuesday, October 12, 2021)
- Telecom Alert: Wireless Spectrum Items; Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021; Shielding PSAPs from Robocalls; Emergency Connectivity Fund Filing Window [Vol. XVIII, Issue 40] - (Posted On Monday, October 04, 2021)
- Telecom Alert: RDOF Support Authorized; Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program Webinar; 911 Fee Diversion Petition for Reconsideration; 3.45 GHz Band Auction Applicants [Vol. XVIII, Issue 38] - (Posted On Tuesday, September 21, 2021)
- Telecom Alert: House Budget Proposes $10B for NG911; Broadband Access to MTEs; EBB Program Eligibility Expanded; Tribal Library E-Rate Eligibility; USF Contribution Factor [Vol. XVIII, Issue 37] - (Posted On Monday, September 13, 2021)
- Telecom Alert: Emergency Connectivity Fund Second Filing Window; New NTIA Broadband Offices; $5 Million Robocalling Fine Proposed; Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the 5 GHz Band [Vol. XVIII, Issue 35] - (Posted On Monday, August 30, 2021)
- Telecom Alert: Secured and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program Procedures; 900 MHz Applications Granted; First, Sixth Circuits Rule on Cable Franchise Decisions; Mobile Broadband Map; 911 Outage Reporting NPRM [Vol. XVIII, Issue 32] - (Posted On Monday, August 09, 2021)
- Telecom Alert: EEI Pole-Attachment Petition; Wireless Emergency Alert Survey Partnerships; FCC Enforcement Alert; C-Band Licenses Granted [Vol. XVIII, Issue 30] - (Posted On Monday, July 26, 2021)
The National Law Review selected the Telecommunications Practice Group at Keller and Heckman as a Go-To Thought Leader for 2021 for its coverage of legislation and regulation involving the telecommunications industry. Of particular note is its frequent updates on telecommunications policy and regulations through its Telecom Alert, which breaks down the latest news affecting the industry. Keller and Heckman authors who contribute regularly to the Telecom Alerts include Jaimy “Sindy” Alarcon, James Baller, Jason P. Chun, Timothy A. Doughty, Michael T. N. Fitch, C. Douglas Jarrett, Gregory E. Kunkle, Casey Lide, Thomas B. Magee, Tracy P. Marshall, Kathleen Slattery Thompson, Sean A. Stokes and Wesley K. Wright.