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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 - Senate Hearing in Hawaii; PSHSB Guidance on 911 Certifications; Spectrum Horizons Pleading Cycle; Associations Request Guidance for 911 Apps - Vol. XV, Issue 15 - (Posted On Monday, April 09, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - Net Neutrality; AT&T, Verizon Launch Public Safety Cores; 911 Wireless Routing NOI; USF National Security NPRM; FCC Extends Push Notification Waiver - Vol. XV, Issue 14 - (Posted On Monday, April 02, 2018)
- Telecom Alert: March 26, 2018 - $600 Million for Rural Broadband; Wireless Infrastructure Order; Hawaii False Missile Alert Hearing; Signal Booster Restrictions Lifted; 4.9 GHz Band - (Posted On Monday, March 26, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - DC Circuit Issues TCPA Ruling; House Energy and Commerce Hearing; World Radio Conference; FCC Corrects WEA Order Effective Dates - Vol. XV, Issue 12 - (Posted On Monday, March 19, 2018)
- Telecom Alert – March 12, 2018: 911 Wireless Routing NOI; Funding to Restore Communications after Hurricane Maria; House Passes RAY BAUMS Act; TCPA FNPRM; Net Neutrality; Reporting Requirements; Infrastructure Proposal Includes Broadband Funding, - (Posted On Monday, March 12, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - Wireless Infrastructure Draft Order; Repurposing 3450-3550 MHz Band for Commercial Use; FTC v. AT&T Mobility; Mobility Fund Phase II Update; Upcoming Auctions and Two Mid-Band Spectrum Proposals - Vol. XV, Issue 10 - (Posted On Monday, March 05, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - Final Internet Freedom Rule Published; Public Safety Waiver Request Comment Deadline; Spectrum Horizons; States Granted Discretionary Spending on Infrastructure; Upcoming Events - Vol. XV, Issue 9 - (Posted On Monday, February 26, 2018)
- Telecom Alert – FCC Reauthorization Bill; LMCC Letter Regarding Non-FCC Compliant Devices; Reply Comments Filed on Overlashing Pole Attachments; 700 MHz Report and Order; Havens Petitions Denied - Vol. XV, Issue 8 - (Posted On Tuesday, February 20, 2018)
- Telecom Alert – Kari's Law; Annual CPNI Certifications Due; Annual 911 Report; AIRWAVES Act; Congress Agrees on Budget; False Tsunami Alert; CAF II Auction Webinar - Vol. XV, Issue 7 - (Posted On Monday, February 12, 2018)
- Telecom Alert - CAF II Reverse Auction Rules Finalized; Wireless Emergency Alert Update; DHHS to Address Cell Phone Radiation; FCC Creates Office of Economics and Analytics; Webinar: Qualifying and Bidding in the CAF II Reverse - Vol. XV, Issue 6 - (Posted On Monday, February 05, 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.