Application of open network provision (ONP) to voice telephony

The Commission fully supported the common position, which met its objectives in relation to the harmonisation of conditions for accessing voice telephony services and using this service in the EU by guaranteeing an adequate level of consumer protection in this area. With regard to comitology, whilst restating that it would have preferred an advisory committee, the Commission agreed to accept the change in procedure (regulatory procedure) to make it easier for a decision to be reached by qualified majority. �