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: E-Rate Wi-Fi Hotspot NPRM; USAC USF Procedures; School Bus Wi-Fi Comment Deadline Extended; ACP Data Collection Deadline Extended [Vol. XX, Issue 46] - (Posted On Monday, November 13, 2023)
- Telecom Alert: LOC Waiver for BEAD Funding; $274 Million in Rural Broadband Funding; 3.45 GHz Clearinghouse Operator; Over $5 Million in ECF Funding [Vol. XX, Issue 45] - (Posted On Monday, November 06, 2023)
- Telecom Alert: School Bus Wi-Fi Declared E-Rate Eligible; Rip-and-Replace Deadline Extensions; 6 GHz AFC System Challenge Deadline Extended; C-Band Submission Deadline Pleading Cycle [Vol. XX, Issue 44] - (Posted On Monday, October 30, 2023)
- Telecom Alert: Very Low Power Devices in 6 GHz Band; BIAS Reclassification Proposal; $867k Fine for 911 Violations; 70/80/90 GHz Band Record Update; $53.4 Million in ECF Funding [Vol. XX, Issue 43] - (Posted On Monday, October 23, 2023)
- Telecom Alert: Space Debris Enforcement Action; $37.7 Million in ECF Funding; $74.4 Million in Tribal Grants; $156.7 Million in CPF Grants [Vol. XX, Issue 41] - (Posted On Tuesday, October 10, 2023)
- Telecom Alert: $300K Fine for Filing Violations; Cybersecurity Labeling Program Deadline Extended; E-Rate Eligible Services List; USF Contribution Factor [Vol. XX, Issue 38] - (Posted On Monday, September 18, 2023)
- Telecom Alert: Broadband Consumer Label Rules Affirmed; Florida Regulatory Deadlines Extended; Cellphone Tower Placement Lawsuit; ECF Funding [Vol. XX, Issue 36] - (Posted On Tuesday, September 05, 2023)
- Telecom Alert: 911 Reliability Certification System Open; NTIA Seeks Middle Mile Reports Input; SEC, NIST Release New Cybersecurity Measures; Cybersecurity Labeling Program Pleading Cycle [Vol. XX, Issue 35] - (Posted On Tuesday, August 29, 2023)
- Telecom Alert: FCC Issues Notice for ASR Violations; New Cybersecurity Labeling Program Proposed; $24K Penalty for 911 Outage; Unregistered Communications Cited [Vol. XX, Issue 30] - (Posted On Monday, July 24, 2023)
- Telecom Alert: $1 Million Fine for USAC Violations; NG911 Transition NPRM Pleading Cycle; Rip-and-Replace Congressional Report; ECF Funding [Vol. XX, Issue 29] - (Posted On Monday, July 17, 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.