As digital infrastructure becomes central to how buildings are used and valued, the telecom regulator has taken a step to standardise how connectivity inside properties is assessed. A new empanelment aims to bring clarity and transparency to digital readiness across real estate in India.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has empanelled RANext Technologies as a Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA). Under this role, RANext will assess and rate the digital connectivity infrastructure of buildings and properties across the country, according to a statement released on Wednesday.
The ratings will follow a user-centric and real-world approach. Key evaluation areas will include fibre infrastructure standards, in-building network readiness, broadband and Wi-Fi performance within premises, and preparedness for current and emerging smart technologies.
“…RANext Technologies has been empanelled by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) as a Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA), reinforcing its role in shaping digitally ready real estate across the country,” the release said.
As a TRAI-authorised agency, RANext Technologies will examine whether properties are equipped to deliver seamless digital connectivity. The move comes at a time when India’s shift to a digital-first economy has made reliable internet access essential across sectors such as work, education, banking, healthcare, and entertainment.
With close to 1 billion users depending on the internet every day and smart homes and offices becoming common, digital performance is increasingly influencing how buildings are experienced and priced. However, the release noted that most properties are still not designed or evaluated on the basis of digital performance.
“Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies address this gap by assessing in-building digital connectivity and communication systems through a standardised star-rating framework, enabling objective evaluation of a property’s digital readiness,” the statement explained.
The DCRA framework is intended to create a transparent and unbiased benchmark for developers, property managers, service providers, buyers, and tenants. It encourages builders to integrate strong digital infrastructure at the design stage and helps users make informed decisions based on a building’s connectivity capabilities.
“This is a pivotal step for RANext, positioning us not just as connectivity enablers but also as a trusted authority in evaluating digital infrastructure,” said Ankit Goel, Chairman and Founder, Space World Group, the parent company of RANext.
The empanelment highlights growing regulatory focus on digital infrastructure as a core component of modern real estate and urban development.
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