Editing Local-loop unbundling (section)

===European Union===
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The implementation of local loop unbundling is a requirement of European Union policy on competition in the telecommunications sector and has been introduced, at various stages of development, in all member states as a postreference offer for unbundled access to their local loops and related facilities. The offers are required to be unbundled so that the beneficiary does not have to pay for network elements or facilities that are unnecessary for supplying its services, and are required to contain a description of the components of the offer, associated terms, and conditions, including charges.

European States that have been approved for membership to the EU have an obligation to introduce LLU as part of the liberalisation of their communications sector.<!-- (Operators with Significant Market Power shall publish (from 31 December 2000, and keep updated) -->