Centre issues draft manual on rating of properties for better digital connectivity

IANS May 14, 2025 244 views

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has developed a groundbreaking draft manual to standardize digital connectivity ratings for properties. This comprehensive guide will help property managers and investors assess digital infrastructure through a structured, transparent evaluation framework. The initiative addresses the critical need for better digital connectivity, especially inside buildings where most data consumption occurs. By creating a uniform rating system, TRAI aims to enhance digital infrastructure development and attract more investment in technology-enabled spaces.

"A property with better ratings shall attract more users, buyers or investors" - TRAI Authority
Centre issues draft manual on rating of properties for better digital connectivity
New Delhi, May 14: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the draft manual for assessment of rating of properties for better digital connectivity.

Key Points

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TRAI introduces uniform methodology for digital connectivity property ratings

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Buildings to be evaluated on fiber, network, and Wi-Fi infrastructure

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Rating system aims to improve digital ecosystem and investment attractiveness

The exponential growth in digitalisation during last decade has revolutionised the world impacting everything, from economy, innovation, science, and education, to health, sustainability, governance, and lifestyle.

Digital technologies are fundamentally changing business models, institutions, and the society as a whole, according to Ministry of Communications.

The rating manual will enable adoption of uniform assessment methodology by the Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRAs) for rating of properties.

It will also provide a standard reference for the Property Managers (PMs) for creation of Digital Connectivity Infrastructure (DCI) in their properties.

Properties will be evaluated based on defined parameters in the regulation such as fiber readiness, mobile network availability, in-building solutions and Wi-Fi infrastructure, service performance etc, according to TRAI.

As per reports, maximum data consumption happens inside buildings and, therefore, in-buildings digital connectivity has become crucial especially for 4G and 5G networks which uses high frequency bands for delivering high speed data rates, but they get attenuated due to walls and building materials.

In major step to address issues of digital connectivity inside buildings, TRAI submitted recommendations to the government on “Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity”.

The recommendations are aimed to create an ecosystem for co-creations of Digital Connectivity Infrastructure (DCI) as a part of any development activity.

“A property with better ratings shall attract more users, buyers or investors and thereby add value to the properties,” said the Authority.

The rating manual will serve as a structured framework designed to ensure a fair, transparent, and standardised approach to assessing digital connectivity under the provisions of the regulation.

A structured rating system enables prospective tenants and buyers to compare properties based on their connectivity rating, ensuring they choose locations with the best digital infrastructure.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
This is a much-needed initiative! In my housing society in Bengaluru, we often face network issues despite being in the tech capital. A standardized rating system will push builders to prioritize digital infrastructure. Hope they implement it strictly without any loopholes. 👍
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Priya M.
Good move but implementation will be key. Builders might just pay for ratings without actual improvements. TRAI should conduct surprise audits and have strict penalties for fake ratings. Also hope this doesn't become another excuse to increase property prices!
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Amit S.
Finally! Working from home has been nightmare with poor connectivity in my apartment. This rating system will help homebuyers like me make informed decisions. Digital connectivity should be treated as essential as water and electricity supply in modern homes.
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Sunita R.
While the idea is good, I hope they consider rural areas too. Cities already have better infrastructure. Villages need this digital push more urgently for education and healthcare services. The rating system shouldn't widen the urban-rural digital divide further.
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Vikram J.
As an IT professional, I appreciate this forward-thinking approach. But they must ensure the parameters are future-proof - 6G is coming soon! Also, hope they include public spaces like malls and metro stations in this rating system. #DigitalIndia
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Neha T.
The government is doing great work on digital infrastructure! From UPI to now this, we're becoming a truly digital nation. But please make the rating process simple and transparent - we don't need another complicated bureaucracy in the name of regulation.

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