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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 - Minnesota 911 Outage; Broadband DATA Act; Call for WEA System Test Participants; Network Resiliency Webinar; UTC - Vol. XVI, Issue 24 - (Posted On Monday, June 17, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - FCC Seeks Additional C-Band Comments; FCC Targets Robocalls; California NG 911 Ruling; FCC UNICOM Rulemaking; Winning Bidders Announced for Spectrum Frontiers Auction - Vol. XVI, Issue 23 - (Posted On Monday, June 10, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - FCC Issues Notice of Violation for Unlit Tower; 911 Location Accuracy Waiver; 3.65 GHz Petition for Reconsideration; 24 GHz Auction Concludes; UTC - Vol. XVI, Issue 22 - (Posted On Monday, June 03, 2019)
- Telecom Alert – C-Band Certifications Due Today; 911 Location Accuracy FNPRM; LIFT American Act Broadband Funding; NAL for FAA Weather Radar Interference; UTC – Vol. XVI, Issue 21 - (Posted On Tuesday, May 28, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - Trump Declares National Emergency on Foreign Communications Tech; 800 MHz EB/GB MOU Signed; Satellite Earth Station Certification Deadline; FCC Open Meeting Agenda Announced - Vol. XVI, Issue 20 - (Posted On Monday, May 20, 2019)
- Telecom Business Alert-NTIA Head David Redl Resigns; Auction 103 Public Notice; Regulatory Fees NPRM; Tribal Workshop Vol. XVI, Issue 19 - (Posted On Monday, May 13, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - CBRS Getting Closer; 800 MHz EB/GB Coordination Update; NIST Privacy Framework; Rural Digital Fund Docket Opens – Vol. XVI, Issue 18 - (Posted On Monday, May 06, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - Small Cell Appeals Update; May Open Meeting; Congressional Letter on 5G and RF Health Impacts; 700 MHz Licensee Guidance - Vol. XVI, Issue 17 - (Posted On Monday, April 29, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - Pole Attachment Order Effective Date; 800 MHz Guard Band Petition for Rulemaking; Auction 102 Clock Phase Closes; Auction 103 Bidding Procedures; FCC Proposes to Reallocate 1675-1680 MHz Band - Vol. XVI, Issue 16 - (Posted On Monday, April 22, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - Net Neutrality Bill Passes House; California Supreme Court Upholds Aesthetic Guidelines; Internet Exchange Act; Spectrum Auction Update; 900 MHz NPRM Comment Date Correction - Vol. XVI, Issue 15 - (Posted On Monday, April 15, 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.