Gregory Kunkle joined Keller and Heckman in 2006. Mr. Kunkle practices in the area of telecommunications, assisting corporate clients and trade associations with various legal and regulatory matters including matters before the Federal Communications Commission. His practice involves various telecommunications matters, including private wireless licensing issues. He regularly 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. His spectrum acquisition practice spans several frequency allocations, including the 220 MHz band, AMTS (217/219 MHz), VHF/UHF Part 22 Paging, the 1.4 GHz band, Part 90 800/900 MHz bands, MAS, the 2.5 GHz EBS/BRS band, and the 700 MHz band. Recently, Mr. Kunkle helped a large multinational corporation acquire the first 3.65 GHz band license issued by the FCC.
He counsels clients regarding the FCC's enforcement process. His practice also involves supporting companies seeking equipment authorizations before the FCC.
Prior to joining Keller and Heckman, Mr. Kunkle was an attorney at a boutique Washington, DC telecommunications law firm where he counseled a wide range of clients including wireless service providers and wireline providers (e.g., resellers and prepaid providers), with FCC licensing issues. In addition, Mr. Kunkle assisted carrier clients with complex compliance matters before the FCC including issues regarding USF, slamming, enhanced services and related issues and assisted a variety of clients, including carriers and end users, with transactional matters.
Memberships
Federal Communications Bar Association
News, Events & Articles
News
May 20, 2012, Partners Tracy Marshall and Gregory Kunkle to Present at UTC Telecom 2012 Conference
May 17, 2012, Partners Jack Richards, Doug Jarrett, Greg Kunkle, and Tracy Marshall to Present Washington Roundtable Report at 2012 ENTELEC Conference
Feb 20, 2012, Partners Doug Jarrett and Greg Kunkle to Speak at 2012 IWCE Conference
Jan 24, 2012, Partners Doug Jarrett and Greg Kunkle to Speak at DistribuTECH Conference
Sep 06, 2011, Partner Greg Kunkle Discusses the FCC's Role in Disaster Response in This Week's Video Minute
Aug 01, 2011, Partner Greg Kunkle and Associate Wes Wright Discuss Licensing in the 3.65 GHz Band in This Week's Telecom Video Minute
Jun 27, 2011, Partners Doug Jarrett, Greg Kunkle, and David Reader Wrap-Up Recent Spectrum Acquisition Webinar in This Week's Telecom Video Minute
May 26, 2011, Jack Richards, Doug Jarrett, Greg Kunkle, and Tracy Marshall Present Washington Roundtable Report
Apr 18, 2011, Partner Gregory Kunkle Discusses Intrinsically Safe Radios in This Week's Telecom Video Minute
Mar 14, 2011, Partners Doug Jarrett and Greg Kunkle Report on the Latest News and Biggest Issues from 2011 IWCE Conference
Feb 04, 2011, Jack Richards, Greg Kunkle and Matt DeTura to Judge 2011 National Telecommunications Moot Court Competition
Jan 18, 2011, Partner Greg Kunkle Discusses Spectrum Acquisitions in This Week's Telecom Video Minute
Jan 10, 2011, Partner David Reader Discusses Telecommunications Transactions in this Week's Telecom Video Minute
Jan 03, 2011, Keller and Heckman LLP Elects Two New Partners and Brings on Two New Counsel for 2011
Jan 03, 2011, Keller and Heckman Elects Two New Partners and Brings on Two New Counsel for 2011
Dec 06, 2010, Partner Jack Richards Discusses Narrowbanding Deadlines in this Week's K&H Telecom Video Minute
Nov 04, 2010, Greg Kunkle and Wes Wright to Present Webinar on FCC Rules for Smart Grid Applications
Events
May 20, 2012, UTC Telecom 2012
May 15, 2012, ENTELEC 2012 Conference and Expo
Feb 20, 2012, IWCE 2012 Conference
Jun 14, 2011, Register Today: Spectrum Availability for Next Generation Critical Infrastructure Communications Webinar
May 10, 2011, UTC TELECOM 2011
Mar 07, 2011, IWCE 2011 Conference
May 23, 2010, UTC Telecom 2010
Apr 13, 2010, ENTELEC 2010 Conference and Expo
Mar 09, 2010, IWCE 2010 Conference
Apr 29, 2009, ENTELEC 2009 Conference and Expo
Mar 18, 2009, IWCE
Nov 06, 2008, Recent Offshore Spectrum Developments
Apr 09, 2008, Energy Telecommunications and Electrical Association
Feb 25, 2008, 2008 IWCE Conference
Articles
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Jan 03, 2011, Keller and Heckman LLP Elects Two New Partners and Brings on Two New Counsel for 2011
Sep 13, 2010, The Oil and Gas Industry, Radio Spectrum, and The FCC
Jun 23, 2010, IP, Telecom and Technology Sourcing Bulletin
Sep 17, 2009, IP, Telecom and Technology Sourcing Bulletin
Jul 22, 2009, IP, Telecom and Technology Sourcing Bulletin
Aug 18, 2008, After Many Lean Years, New Spectrum Is On The Way For Offshore Industries
Apr 18, 2008, FCC Licensing 102 - Licensing SCADA Systems
Apr 18, 2008, Spectrum Availability and Acquisition
Apr 10, 2008, ENTELEC 2008
Apr 10, 2008, Spectrum Availability and Acquisition
Apr 09, 2008, "FCC Licensing 102" Licensing SCADA Systems
Mar 10, 2008, 2.1 GHz Relocation Negotiations - What Fixed Microwave Service Licensees Need to Know in Negotiating with AWS Licensees