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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
- 911 Reliability Rules; IP Transition; NTIA Oversight Hearing; AT&T Agreement with San Jose; Proposed Q3 USF Contribution Factor; FCC Revokes Metro Two-Way Licenses; FCC Nomination Hearing: Telecom Alert, June 18, 2018 - (Posted On Monday, June 18, 2018)
- 2.5 GHz Rulemaking Comment Deadlines; Wireless Location Accuracy Rulemaking; FCC Enforcement Advisory on Drones; Missouri Bill Encouraging Electric Cooperatives to Provide Broadband Signed into Law: Telecom Alert - June 11, 2018 - (Posted On Monday, June 11, 2018)
- Geoffrey Starks Nominated to FCC; FCC Funding for Puerto Rico and USVI; Revised CBRS PAL Proposal; California Senate Passes State Net Neutrality Bill; FCC Proposes $590,380 Fine for Non-Compliant Equipment: Telecom Alert - June 4, 2018 - (Posted On Monday, June 04, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - May 29, 2018: Commissioner O'Rielly on 5G Deployment and Municipalities; FCC Will Vote on Mid-Band Proposal July 12; FCC ISP Disclosure Rule; M&A Transaction Filings; TCPA Petition for Text Messaging - (Posted On Tuesday, May 29, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - FCC June Meeting and Spectrum Frontiers Order; Emergency Alerting Roundtable; $250 Million for PTC Projects; Agriculture Appropriations Bill; Connectivity Expo - Vol. XV, Issue 21 - (Posted On Monday, May 21, 2018)
- Agriculture Appropriations Bill to Broadband; 4.9 GHz Band Pleading Cycle; Forbearance Plea Pleading Cycle; Restoring Internet Freedom Effective Date; Drone Integration Pilot Program; 911 Certification Data Report - Telecom Alert - (Posted On Monday, May 14, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - Wireless Infrastructure Order; PDV/EWA Revised Proposal; FCC Grants Honda Accessibility Waiver; Feasibility of Sharing in the 3.7-4.2 GHz Band; 911 Wireless Routing NOI Reply Comment Extension; - Vol. XV, Issue 19 - (Posted On Monday, May 07, 2018)
- BDAC Approves Model Municipal Codes; House Passes FAA Reauthorization; Comments Sought on WRC-19 Proposals; T-Mobile and Sprint Merger; TV Repacking to Impact Land Mobile UHF Licensees: Telecom Alert - April 30, 2018 - (Posted On Monday, April 30, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - Commissioner Clyburn to Leave FCC; 2.5 GHz NPRM; Spectrum Frontier Auctions; FAA Reauthorization; Temporary Freeze on Certain Satellite and Microwave Applications; Consumer Signal Booster Rules - Vol. XV, Issue 17 - (Posted On Monday, April 23, 2018)
- FCC False Missile Alert Report; Sprint & Mobilitie Fined $11.6 Million; One Federal Decision MoU; FirstNet Update; Satellite Enforcement Advisory; Data Prioritization Hearing: Telecom Alert - 04/16/18 - (Posted On Monday, April 16, 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.