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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 - TMA Withdraws 800 MHz Band Reconsideration Petition; USDA Invests Over $40 Million in ReConnect Funding; RF Exposure Rules; FCC Grants 24 GHz Band License Applications - Vol. XVII, Issue 4 - (Posted On Monday, January 27, 2020)
- Telecom Alert - APTS Promotes Inquiry Into FirstNet Interoperability; Proposed Updates to NEPA; RDOF Could Benefit 6 Million Homes and Businesses; Tower Lighting Violation Settlement; E911 Location Accuracy Requirements - Vol. XVII, Issue 3 - (Posted On Tuesday, January 21, 2020)
- Telecom Alert — FCC Releases Draft Order for RDOF Phase I Auction; Public Safety Bureau Issues Order on Microwave License Assignment; 2.5 GHz Rural Tribal Priority Window Procedures; Proposed Changes to Forms 499-A, 499-Q; FCC - (Posted On Monday, January 13, 2020)
- Telecom Alert - 2020 Predictions- Vol. XVII, Issue 1 - (Posted On Monday, January 06, 2020)
- Telecom Alert - 3.1-3.55 GHz Band Rulemaking Approved; UMFUS Auction Bids Total $1.9 B; E-Rate Eligible Services List Updated; 2020 USF Contribution Factor Proposed - Vol. XVI, Issue 50 - (Posted On Monday, December 16, 2019)
- Telecom Alert – Pai Asks Congress to Revoke T-Band Auction; FCC Maintains RF Exposure Limits; FCC Oversight Hearing; Effective Date for FCC Order Implementing Kari's Law and RAY BAUM's Act – Vol. XVI, Issue 49 - (Posted On Monday, December 09, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - CBRS Update: Additional ESC Capabilities Approved; 5.9 GHz Band Rulemaking; 3.1-3.55 GHz Band Rulemaking; New Jersey 911 Funding Bill - Vol. XVI, Issue 48 - (Posted On Monday, December 02, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - Commission adopts E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; Suicide Prevention Hotline Number; Public C-Band Auction Announced; IEEE 802 Executive Committee Approves Working Group Proposal; Pole Attachment Webinar - Vol. XVI, Issue 47 - (Posted On Monday, November 25, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - 13.4 Million in CAF-II Funding Authorized; House Markup of Broadband Mapping, Spectrum, 5G Security Bills; WISP Fined $25,000 for FAA Interference; FCC Strengthens Lifeline Program Against Waste, Fraud, and Abuse - Vol. XVI, Issue 46 - (Posted On Monday, November 18, 2019)
- Telecom Alert — FCC Fines CenturyLink, West Safety for 911 Outage; Net Neutrality Petition for Rehearing; AT&T to Pay $60 Million in FTC Settlement; T-Mobile and Sprint Merger FCC Approval Order; Pole Inspection Company Cited by — Vol. XVI, Issue 45 - (Posted On Monday, November 11, 2019)
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.