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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—Windstream Fined $18K; Pai Announces Departure; FCC Sets Max Pole Attachment Rate for Verizon; ZTE Reconsideration Denied; Comcast to Impose Home Internet Data Cap; Bill to Utilize Unspent CARES Act Funds—Vol. XVII, Issue 48 - (Posted On Monday, November 30, 2020)
- Telecom Alert— FCC Adopts 5.9 GHz Proposal; Rip-and-Replace Report and Order; 988 Location ID Comment Period; Lifeline Rule Waivers Extended; RDOF Auction Update— Vol. XVII, Issue 47 - (Posted On Monday, November 23, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—DoT Requests Hold on 5.9 GHz Proceeding; FCC Ruling on Duplicative ROW Fees; 2.5 GHz Tribal Priority Window; Cities Vote to Expand Broadband Options; Form 477 Data—Vol. XVII, Issue 46 - (Posted On Monday, November 16, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—FCC Revises Wireless Infrastructure Deployment Rules; $75,000 Fine for USF Violations; Connected Care Pilot Program; Sprint Fined $200 Million for Lifeline Violations— Vol. XVII, Issue 45 - (Posted On Monday, November 09, 2020)
- Telecom Alert — 3.45-3.55 GHz Band Pleading Cycle; Ubiquiti Consent Decree; C-Band Clearinghouse; October Open Meeting; 5.9 GHz Proposal Critics — Vol. XVII, Issue 43 - (Posted On Monday, October 26, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—3.65 GHz Deadline Extension.; RDOF Auction Qualified Bidders Announced; CTIA Supports Verizon's Small Cell Petition; New FCC Headquarters Location FCC Set to Clarify Section 230; Toll Free Call Rules Updated—Vol. XVII, Issue 42 - (Posted On Monday, October 19, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—911 Reliability Certification Settlements; ACHP on Twilight Towers; 3.45-3.55 GHz Band Legislation; Private Line Order on Review—Vol. XVII, Issue 41 - (Posted On Tuesday, October 13, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—–911 Location-Accuracy Petition; 3.45-3.55 GHz Auction; Station Discontinuance Rules; Localities and Utilities Request Rehearing of 2018 Pole Attachment and Small Cell Orders—–Vol. XVII, Issue 40 - (Posted On Monday, October 05, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—–911 Fee Diversion; House Passes Legislation Repealing T-Band Auction; California Classifies 911 Dispatchers as First Responders; RF Safety—–Vol. XVII, Issue 39 - (Posted On Monday, September 28, 2020)
- Telecom Alert-27.1% USF Contribution Factor; Coalition Fight Against NCTA Pole Attachment Petition; ACHP Seeks Comment on Twilight Towers; Trump Nominates Simington to FCC; TCPA Exception COVID-19; KH Webinar 900 MHz Rebanding—Vol. XVII, Issue 38 - (Posted On Monday, September 21, 2020)
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.