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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—Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; T-Band Bill Reintroduced in Senate; Joint Proposal of C-Band Auction Principles; Lifeline Recertification Deadline Waived; Broadband Policy Webinar- Vol. XVI, Issue 44 - (Posted On Monday, November 04, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - DIRS Activated in California; Anterix and EWA Partner; FirstNet, NIST, EDA Announce Grant; Broadband Deployment Report NOI - Vol. XVI, Issue 43 - (Posted On Monday, October 28, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - Portal for Public Safety Interference Complaints; FCC Approves T-Mobile/Sprint Merger; WV PSC Pole Attachment Rules; IEEE 802.16 Working Group; NG911 Institute Board Election Results — Vol. XVI, Issue 42 - (Posted On Monday, October 21, 2019)
- Telecom Alert — DC Circuit Net Neutrality Ruling; CA 911 Outage Reporting; CAF Requirements, VoIP, and 800 MHz Re-Banding to be Considered at October Open Meeting; NHTSA Awards $1.7 Million in 911 Grants — Vol. XVI, Issue 40 - (Posted On Monday, October 07, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - 3.65 Auction; FCC Investigates Sprint Lifeline Subsidies; NG911 Institute Briefing; Electronic Filing NPRM - Vol. XVI, Issue 39 - (Posted On Monday, September 30, 2019)
- Telecom Alert — FCC Approves SAS Administrators for 3.5 GHz Band; Regulatory Fees Due Sept. 24; Senate Appropriations Bill for FCC; FirstNet Approves Investments; FCC Launches Automated Connection Between Medicaid, Lifeline — Vol. XVI, Issue 38 - (Posted On Monday, September 23, 2019)
- 3.5 GHz CBRS Band Becomes Reality - (Posted On Monday, September 23, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - CTIA Pole Attachment Petition; Electronic Filing NPRM; DoE 6 GHz Letter; BRETSA Petition; Q4 USF Contribution Factor; Form 477 Data - Vol. XVI, Issue 37 - (Posted On Monday, September 16, 2019)
- Telecom Alert — FCC Proposes 3.5 GHz CBRS Auction Procedures; NTIA Releases Report on Spectrum Repurposing; House Broadband Maps Hearing; FCC Open Meeting Agenda Announced; Fatal TV Tower Fall Citation Overturned — Vol. XVI, Issue 36 - (Posted On Monday, September 09, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - Hurricane Dorian; Verizon Small Cell Petition; Robocalls; Senate Field Hearing; Concurrence Waiver; Regulatory Fees; USAC Board - Vol. XVI, Issue 35 - (Posted On Tuesday, September 03, 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.