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Information Note to the Press (Press Release No. 73 I 2026)
For Immediate release
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
www.trai.gov.in
New Delhi, 091 h June 2026
TRAI issues an amended 'Rating Manual 2026' for assessment of Digital Connectivity'
under amended 'Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024'
New Delhi, 09th June 2026-The Telecom Regulatory Authority oflndia (TRAI) today released
the amended 'Rating Manual 2026' for .assessment of Digital Connectivity under amended
'Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024'.
2. TRAI had notified the 'Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations
2024' on 25th October 2024. This regulation aims to address the challenges faced by consumers
in availing good digital connectivity inside buildings through a collaborative and self
sustainable approach.
3. Subsequently, TRAI released the 'Rating Manual' on 13th August 2025 for
Assessment of Digital Connectivity, as a guideline. The rating manual served as a structured
framework designed to ensure a fair, transparent, and standardized approach to assessing digital
connectivity under the provisions of the regulation. This document provided a comprehensive
guide for all stakeholders involved in implementation and assessment ofdigital connectivity in
properties and areas, including Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA), Property
Manager (PM) and Service Providers.
4. During awareness sessions and workshops conducted for better understanding of the
'Regulation' and the methodology specified in the 'Rating Manual' for assessment ofDigital
Connectivity, it was observed that few areas required review to provide additional clarity and
refinement.
5. Accordingly, TRAI released a Consultation Paper on 'Review of the Rating of
Properties for Digital Connectivity regulations, 2024 (7 of 2024)' on 27th February
2026 proposing revision offew aspects ofthe present regulation.
6. In response to the 'Consultation paper', TRAI received comments and feedback from
the stakeholders. Based on the internal analysis and discussion on the comments of
stakeholders, TRAI made amendments in the regulation and notified 'Rating ofProperties for
Digital Connectivity (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (3 of 2026)' on 13th May 2026.
Subsequently, to incorporate the amended provisions ofregulations, in previous Rating Manual,
TRAI has released amended 'Rating Manual 2026' today.
7. The major changes introduced in the amended 'Rating Manual 2026' to keep it aligned
with the amended regulations are as under:
(i) Introduction of a structured multi-stage assessment and certification framework
for under-construction properties.
(ii) Provision for Optional Digital Connectivity Audit to facilitate assessment and
improvement ofdigital connectivity infrastructure in properties.(iii) Requisite flexibility in power infrastructure assessment while maintaining
reliability requirements.
(iv) Wider definition of monitoring framework permitting centralized monitoring
systems beyond conventional Building Management Systems (BMS).
(v) Adoption ofa technology-neutral approach by permitting both fibre and wireless
backhaul solutions.
(vi) Standardization of service performance assessment through a TRAI-designated
testing application.
(vii) Introduction of a defined sampling methodology for assessment of non-public
areas.
(viii) Alignment with the latest 'National Building Construction Standards (NBCS)',
2026.
8. The amended 'Rating Manual 2026' for assessment of Digital Connectivity' has been
placed on TRAI's website (wvvw.trai.gov.in), and it shall come into force with immediate effect.
For queries on the revised manual, please contact:
Shri Tejpal Singh, Advisor (QoS-I), TRAI
Email: adv-gos1@trai.gov.in ITel: +91-11-20907759