The score methodology evaluates properties on parameters comparable to fibre readiness, cellular community availability, in-building connectivity options, and Wi-Fi infrastructure and others
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday launched the Digital Connectivity Score (DCR) Platform, an built-in digital platform designed for score of digital connectivity of properties throughout residential, business, and authorities properties.
By this platform, customers can now discover out the cellular/ broadband connectivity power earlier than buying any property. Customers can seek for rated properties by title, certificates ID or location, evaluate them and confirm their digitally-signed score certificates by means of a QR code, the regulator stated.
The score methodology evaluates properties on parameters comparable to fibre readiness, cellular community availability, in-building connectivity options, and Wi-Fi infrastructure, with weighted scores allotted based mostly on availability and sign power of a number of telecom service suppliers throughout the constructing, it stated.
In accordance with Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman, TRAI, 80-90 per cent of the cellular/ broadband utilization occur inside a constructing premises and subsequently, ensuring of robust digital connectivity was crucial.
“The DCR Platform facilitates implementation of the framework prescribed below the TRAI (Score of Properties for Digital Connectivity) Laws, 2024, as amended by the Score of Properties for Digital Connectivity (Modification) Regulation, 2026, notified on Could 13, 2026 and score course of laid out in Score Handbook 2026, issued by TRAI on June 9, 2026,” Lahoti instructed reporters right here.
Market Consciousness
He stated that the platform would additionally encourage property managers to plan digital connectivity infrastructure on the applicable stage of property growth. He additionally famous that the framework would initially function on a voluntary foundation, likening its adoption trajectory to that of inexperienced constructing certifications, which gained widespread acceptance over time as market consciousness expanded.
Highlighting the buyer problem, Lahoti noticed that patrons usually make investments between ₹5 crore and ₹10 crore in properties solely to find poor or non-existent indoor community protection. Subsequently, the provision of public rankings would incentivise builders to include sturdy digital infrastructure proper from the architectural design and development phases.
A complete of 23 accredited Digital Connectivity Score Companies (DCRAs), 11 property managers, and 7 properties have been registered on the platform as of now, Lahoti knowledgeable.
Ceiling Costs
On requested about business price of certification, he stated the regulator wouldn’t regulate costs immediately. Whereas registered score businesses are mandated to publish their ceiling charges on the portal to take care of transparency, precise costs might be decided by means of market competitors and bilateral negotiations between property managers and the score businesses.
Lahoti additionally added that to make sure accountability and transparency, the platform will preserve a complete digital audit path and occupants who discover an assigned score unsatisfactory or inaccurate, would have the ability to elevate objections and search a proper assessment.
And, below the rules, TRAI can droop or penalise registrations that fail to stick to prescribed requirements. Additionally, this regulation wouldn’t permit monopoly of telcos in placing connectivity to a constructing, he stated.
“This regulation prohibits unique preparations between the service suppliers and the property builders,” Lahoti added.
Printed on September 25, 2026
