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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: June 5, 2017 - FCC June Open Meeting; FCC Grant's Michigan's 800 MHz Waiver; FCC Grants Amtrak Wireless Network Waiver; OSHA Tower Safety Guide; Free State Foundation Telecom Conference - (Posted On Monday, June 05, 2017)
- Penalties for LED Bulbs; O'Rielly Speaks on Tower Issues; San Francisco Ordinance Preemption Petition; USF Contribution Exemption; Wireless Infrastructure NPRM Deadlines Extended: Telecom Alert May 30, 2017 - (Posted On Tuesday, May 30, 2017)
- Telecom Alert: May 22, 2017 - Restoring Internet Freedom NPRM; FirstNet Update; Redl Nominated to Head NTIA; Executive Order Supportive of NIST Cyber Framework - (Posted On Monday, May 22, 2017)
- Telecom Alert: May 15, 2017 - Pleading Cycles Set; BDAC Working Groups; May Open Meeting; Chairman Pai's First 100 Days; - (Posted On Monday, May 15, 2017)
- Telecom Alert - May 8, 2017: FCC Decision on ILEC Attachment Rates; PTC-220 Progress Report; FirstNet Update; Lawmakers Call for USF Updates; - (Posted On Monday, May 08, 2017)
- Telecom Alert: May 1, 2017 -Title II NPRM; FirstNet Update; 800 MHz Spectrum Leasing; WRC-19 Draft Recommendations - (Posted On Monday, May 01, 2017)
- Telecom Alert - April 17, 2017: AT&T to Acquire Straight Path; Acumen Licenses Revoked; Satellite Consensus Plan; Pai Terminates Airplane Cellphone Docket; - (Posted On Monday, April 17, 2017)
- Telecom Alert, April 10, 2017 - 3.65 Public Notice; FirstNet, AT&T Ensure Preemption for Opt-In States; Auction Task Force & BDAC Members Announced; WiMax Forum Petition for Rulemaking; NTIA Workshop; Connected Product Intensive - (Posted On Monday, April 10, 2017)
- Telecom Alert: April 3,2017 - Pole Attachments and Technology Transitions; Tower Rules; FirstNet Picks AT&T; Drone Identification; TCPA Fax Ruling - (Posted On Monday, April 03, 2017)
- Telecom Alert: March 27, 2017 - Senate Votes to Repeal Broadband Privacy Rules; Wideband Emissions; AT&T 911 Outage; 800 MHz Cellular Spectrum Rules; FirstNet Board Meeting; - (Posted On Monday, March 27, 2017)
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.