The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the draft manual for assessment of rating of properties for digital connectivity under the “Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024” on May 13, 2025. 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
The draft rating manual provides a methodology to assess the digital connectivity of properties and areas across various categories. Properties shall be evaluated based on defined parameters in the regulation such as fibre readiness, mobile network availability, in-building solutions and Wi-Fi infrastructure, service performance etc.
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. The document provides a comprehensive guide for all stakeholders involved in implementation and assessment of digital connectivity in properties and areas, including DCRA, PM, and service providers.
Further, as per TRAI, 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.
Furthermore, TRAI has invited stakeholders to submit their comments and feedback on draft Manual latest by June 2, 2025 and counter comments by June 9, 2025.
