Digital Connectivity Rating:
On 29 August 2025, TRAI approved eight Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRA). These agencies will assess in-building telecom and internet quality and assign star ratings to properties.
- Digital Connectivity Rating is a regulatory framework under TRAI’s 2024 Regulations.
- It evaluates in-building telecom infrastructure and provides a star-based quality score.
- Designed to bring transparency to digital readiness of properties for residents, tenants, and businesses.
- Objectives is to Enhance consumer choice by offering clear ratings on digital connectivity before property purchase or rental.
- Promote competition among developers to integrate robust telecom systems in new buildings.
- Facilitate Digital India and Smart City initiatives by ensuring urban spaces are digitally enabled.
- Support future readiness for 5G and upcoming 6G rollouts.
Key Features
- Eight approved agencies include Ardom Towergen, Crest Digitel, CTL Infocom, ESTEX Telecom, Frog Cellsat, Phistream Consulting, Shaurrya Teleservices, and TUV SUD South Asia.
- Validity: Registrations valid for 5 years from 27 August 2025.
- Assessment manual released by TRAI on 13 August 2025 sets methodology.
- Star Rating system: Properties will be ranked from 1 to 5 stars based on connectivity strength, coverage, and reliability.
- Scope: Applicable to residential complexes, offices, malls, and high-rise buildings.
