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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 — Petition for Declaratory Relief for NHPA Violations; Broadband Pilot Program; Noncompliant Microphone NAL; 5G Fund for Rural America Eligibility Report; TV White Space Comment Deadline — Vol. XVII, Issue 15 - (Posted On Monday, April 13, 2020)
- Telecom Alert - Unlicensed Use of 6 GHz Band; Rural Broadband Support Bills; COVID-19 Telehealth Program; 5G Fund for Rural America; EWA Seeks Waiver of Deadlines - Vol. XVII, Issue 14 - (Posted On Monday, April 06, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—3.5 GHz Auction Deadline Extensions; Broadband DATA Act Enacted; 5.9 GHz Band Reply Comment Deadline Extended; WISPs Granted STA for 5.9 GHz Band; E-Rate Wi-Fi Permitted for Community Use–Vol. XVII, Issue 13 - (Posted On Monday, March 30, 2020)
- Telecom Alert - 3.65 GHz Transition Deadline Extended; Wireless Carriers Granted STA's; PA, WV Assert Jurisdiction Over Pole Attachments — Vol. XVII, Issue 12 - (Posted On Monday, March 23, 2020)
- Telecom Alert — Pleading Cycle Set for Outage Sharing; FCC Seeks Comment on Accessibility; Homework Gap Trust Fund Act; $200 Million in Fines Proposed Against Big Four Carriers — Vol. XVII, Issue 10 - (Posted On Monday, March 09, 2020)
- Telecom Alert — 3.5 GHz Auction Procedures Approved; C-Band Order; E911 Petition for Reconsideration; Proposed Updates to TV White Space Rules; RDOF Procedures Open for Comment — Vol. XVII, Issue 9 - (Posted On Monday, March 02, 2020)
- Telecom Alert - Forms 499-A, 499-Q Released; NG911 NEAD Platform Decommissioned; FCC Seeks Record Refresh in Net Neutrality Ruling; T-Mobile, Sprint Amend Merger; Lifeline Eligibility Verifier Launch - Vol. XVII, Issue 8 - (Posted On Monday, February 24, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—Trump Issues EO to Protect PNT Services; 17th Annual 911 Honor Awards; Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Update; Federal Court Approves T-Mobile, Sprint Merger; 911-Legislation Database Now Available—Vol. XVII, Issue 7 - (Posted On Tuesday, February 18, 2020)
- Telecom Alert - Rural Tribal Priority Window Now Open; E911 Location Accuracy Comment Deadline Extended; Pai Proposes Updating TV White Space Rules; UMFUS Auction Assignment Phase Announced - Vol. XVII, Issue 6 - (Posted On Monday, February 10, 2020)
- Telecom Alert - 3.5 GHz SAS Administrators Approved; RDOF Order Adopted; GAO FirstNet Report; E-Rate Amortization Requirement Eliminated; Lifeline Usage Rule Compliance Advisory - Vol. XVII, Issue 5 - (Posted On Monday, February 03, 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.