Telecommunications: unbundled access to local loops of operators having significant market power

The amended proposal incorporates 18 amendments proposed by the European Parliament to the initial proposal presented by the Commission. The Commission agreed with the European Parliament and accepted in full the 18 amendments, amending its proposal accordingly. The 18 amendments seek to ensure that the technical aspects of the proposal are sufficiently detailed to be commensurate with the binding nature of a Regulation, and so guarantee that unbundling is rapidly and effectively implemented. Therefore, the amended proposal now includes more precise technical definitions and detailed requirements for notified operators, and the national regulatory authorities, to clarify their respective obligations and responsibilities.�