TRAI issues India's first manual for rating properties on digital connectivity
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India issued the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity on 13 August 2025, the country's first standardised framework to assess how well buildings support high-speed digital access.
Summary
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity on 13 August 2025, described as the country's first standardised framework to evaluate how well buildings are equipped for high-speed, reliable digital access. Developed under the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024, the manual sets a uniform assessment method for Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRAs) and defines criteria such as fibre readiness, in-building mobile coverage, Wi-Fi coverage, broadband speeds and user experience. TRAI noted that more than 80% of mobile data is consumed indoors.
Key facts
- Issued
- 13 Aug 2025, TRAI
- Document
- Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity
- Basis
- Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024
- Assessors
- Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRAs)
- Criteria
- Fibre readiness, in-building mobile coverage, Wi-Fi, broadband speeds, user experience
- Context
- Over 80% of mobile data consumed indoors
- TRAI Chairman
- Anil Kumar Lahoti
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which body issued the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity on 13 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity, the country's first standardised framework of its kind.
Consider the following statements about TRAI's digital connectivity rating manual of August 2025: 1. It was developed under the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024. 2. TRAI noted that less than half of mobile data is consumed indoors. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the manual was developed under the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024. Statement 2 is incorrect: TRAI noted that more than 80% of mobile data is consumed indoors.
Who was the Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) when it issued the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity in August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Anil Kumar Lahoti
Anil Kumar Lahoti.