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: CPNI Certification Filings; Updated Data Breach Notification Rules; Multilingual Wireless Emergency Alerts; Robocall and Robotext Rules [Vol. XXI, Issue 8] - (Posted On Tuesday, February 20, 2024)
- Telecom Alert: AT&T California COLR Obligation; AI Technology Subject to TCPA; Pole Attachment Petition Pleading Cycle; Reminder of FCC Discontinuance Rules [Vol. XXI, Issue 7] - (Posted On Monday, February 12, 2024)
- Telecom Alert: Keller and Heckman LLP’s Telecommunications Practice Group New Year Predictions [Vol. XXI, Issue 1] - (Posted On Wednesday, February 07, 2024)
- Telecom Alert: SIM Swap Petition Pleading Cycle; 24 GHz Rules Pleading Cycle; AMTS Rule Waivers; Digital Discrimination Pleading Cycle [Vol. XXI, Issue 6] - (Posted On Monday, February 05, 2024)
- Telecom Alert: Robocall Mitigation Database Filings; DIRS Reporting Obligations; 70/80/90 GHz Rules; CMRS Location-Based Routing Rules [Vol. XXI, Issue 5] - (Posted On Monday, January 29, 2024)
- Telecom Alert: BDC Challenge Process Comments; SIM Swap Rules Petition; Pole Attachment Rules Petition; Section 214 Foreign Ownership Filing Deadline [Vol. XXI, Issue 4] - (Posted On Monday, January 22, 2024)
- Telecom Alert: ACP Winding Down; Reconsideration of Outage Reporting Rules; Pole Attachment Comment Deadline; GMRS Rule Waiver Comment Deadline [Vol. XXI, Issue 3] - (Posted On Tuesday, January 16, 2024)
- Telecom Alert: NTIA Releases BEAD Program Guidance; FCC Proposes DIRS Rule Changes; FCC Proposes 70/80/90 GHz Rule Changes; BDC Filing Window Open [Vol. XXI, Issue 2] - (Posted On Monday, January 08, 2024)
- Telecom Alert: TracFone Settles for $23.5 Million; FCC Extends BDC Waiver; FCC Extends Rip-and-Replace Deadlines; FCC Warns Nine Pirate Radio Operators [Vol. XX, Issue 49] - (Posted On Wednesday, December 27, 2023)
- Telecom Alert: $1.2 Million Fine Proposed; Cell Phone Enforcement Advisory; Data Breach Notification Rules; Pole Attachment Rules; USF Contribution Factor; $450k in ECF Funding [Vol. XX, Issue 51] - (Posted On Monday, December 18, 2023)
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.