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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 — Utilities Seek Stay of 6 GHz Order; 3.45-3.55 GHz Order and FNPRM; Tower Violation Consent Decree; LMCC Requests FCC Address Harmful Interference — Vol. XVII, Issue 37 - (Posted On Monday, September 14, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—Coalition Fights NCTA Pole Attachment Petition; CBRS Long-Form Applications; $163,000+ Broadband Deployment Reporting Fine; RDOF Phase I Auction; 3.7 GHz Filing Window; 2.5 GHz Band Auction–Vol. XVII, Issue 36 - (Posted On Tuesday, September 08, 2020)
- Telecom Alert — CBRS Auction Closes; 6 GHz Open Letter; FAA BVLOS Waiver Guide; NPSTC Emerging EMS Technology Report; 911 Location Accuracy Testing Delayed — Vol. XVII, Issue 35 - (Posted On Monday, August 31, 2020)
- Telecom Alert —– FCC Denies Petitions for Stay of 6 GHz Order; Comment Sought on Broadband Mapping; AT&T's E911 Galileo Request Granted; 3.5 GHz Band Auction Update —– Vol. XVII, Issue 34 - (Posted On Monday, August 24, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—9th Circuit Affirms Pole Attachment and Small Cell Orders; DoD Makes 100 MHz Available for Commercial Sharing; NEPA/NHPA Consent Decree; WA Dismisses CenturyLink 911 Outage Complaint; AURA Waiver Request–Vol. XVII, Issue 33 - (Posted On Monday, August 17, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—C-Band Auction Procedures Announced; FCC Denies Reconsideration of $25,000 Land Mobile Fine; Georgia Pole Attachment Bill Signed; 3.5 GHz Band Auction Update; Trump Withdraws Nomination of Commissioner O'Rielly–Vol. XVII, Issue 32 - (Posted On Monday, August 10, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—911 Reliability Certification; Pole Attachment Declaratory Ruling; RF Safety Brief; Pro Forma Transaction Reform; KH Webinar on Dark Fiber—Vol. XVII, Issue 31 - (Posted On Monday, August 03, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—Collocation Amendment; Equipment Fine; T-Band Repeal; Vermont Pole Attachments; FCC Seeks Input on CVAA Accessibility; KH Webinar on Dark Fiber—Vol. XVII, Issue 30 - (Posted On Monday, July 27, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—NEPA Modernization; Fine for Unauthorized Bankruptcy Transaction; 900 MHz Order; NG911 Institute COVID-19 Panel; CA PUC Considers Penalties for Reporting Requirements Non-Compliance –Vol. XVII, Issue 29 - (Posted On Monday, July 20, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—6 GHz Band Petitions for Reconsideration; T-Band NPRM; Bill to Update National Broadband Plan; KH Webinar on Dark Fiber—Vol. XVII, Issue 28 - (Posted On Monday, July 13, 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.