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–October 29, 2018: 3.5 CBRS Rules; 6 GHz Band NPRM; White House Spectrum Memo; 800 MHz, PLMR Spectrum Rules; 911 NPRM in Federal Register; Datacasting Success in Simulated School Shooting; FCC Denies Colorado Request for Clarification - (Posted On Monday, October 29, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - October 22, 2018- Reconsideration of Pole Attachment Order; Small Cell Order; ESC Sensor Registration for CBRS; C-Band Earth Station Filing Deadline Extended; Cell Outages Continue Due to Hurricane Michael - (Posted On Monday, October 22, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - C-Band Filing Deadline; CAF II Location Discrepancy Procedures Comments Due; Updated FAA Marking and Lighting Requirements; Hurricane Michael Numbering Waiver; Spectrum Frontiers Auction Update - Vol. XV, Issue 42 - (Posted On Monday, October 15, 2018)
- Telecom Alert: 10/9/18- Draft Order Expanding PLMR Spectrum; CBRS Order; Unlicensed 6 GHz NPRM; Public Safety Opposition to Vertical Accuracy Metric for 911; DOJ Filed Suit Opposing CA's Net Neutrality Law; House Hearing on 911 Issues - Vol. XV, Issue 41 - (Posted On Tuesday, October 09, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - October 1, 2018: FAA Reauthorization; FCC Approves Small Cell Order; NPRM Implementing Kari's Law and RAY BAUM's Act; Two-Way Radio Enforcement Advisory; Toll Free Number Auction NPRM - (Posted On Monday, October 01, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - FCC to Consider Rules Implementing Kari's Law and RAY BAUM's Act; Commission Open Meeting; New iPhones Operate on FirstNet Spectrum; Regulatory Fee Extension for Hurricane Florence - Vol. XV, Issue 39 - (Posted On Monday, September 24, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - September 17, 2018: Licensing Freeze for 900 MHz Band; Vertical Accuracy Metric for Wireless 911 Calls; FCC Pole Attachment Order; 4th Quarter USF Contribution Factor; EWA Continues Criticism of Federal Licensing, Inc. - (Posted On Monday, September 17, 2018)
- Telecom Alert: September 10,2018 - Draft Small Cell Order; Draft 911 NPRM; Hurricane Florence; Senators Call for Guaranteed Service to First Responders; CBRS Alliance Interoperability Test; FirstNet Leadership Changes - (Posted On Monday, September 10, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - CAF II Auction Winners Announced; Spectrum Frontiers Auction Deadline; Marriott Consent Decree for 310(d) Violation; FCC Filing Fees Increase; FCC Tower Workshop; 911 Webinar - Vol. XV, Issue 36 - (Posted On Tuesday, September 04, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - CAF II Auction Closes; FirstNet Interoperability Issues; Cybersecurity Certification Program for Cellular-Connected IoT Devices; Webinar: Key State and Federal 911 Developments - Vol. XV, Issue 35 - (Posted On Monday, August 27, 2018)
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.