The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has empanelled RANext Technologies as a Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA), authorising the company to assess and rate the digital connectivity infrastructure of properties across the country, according to a press release issued recently.
As a TRAI-authorised DCRA, RANext Technologies will evaluate buildings from a user-centric, real-world perspective, covering parameters such as fibre infrastructure standards, in-building connectivity, broadband and Wi-Fi performance within premises, and readiness for future smart technologies. The ratings are intended to provide a standardised assessment of how digitally prepared a property is for current and emerging connectivity needs.
India’s rapid transition to a digital-first economy has significantly increased the importance of seamless connectivity across sectors such as work, education, banking, healthcare and entertainment. With nearly one billion users relying on the internet daily and smart homes and offices becoming increasingly common, digital performance is emerging as a critical factor in how buildings are experienced, utilised and valued.
Despite this shift, most properties in India are still not designed or evaluated on the basis of digital performance. The DCRA framework aims to address this gap by introducing a standardised star-rating system to assess in-building digital connectivity and communication systems. This, in turn, is expected to enable objective and comparable evaluation of a property’s digital readiness.
By making digital connectivity a measurable parameter, the initiative is designed to encourage developers to integrate robust digital infrastructure at the design and construction stage, rather than treating connectivity as an afterthought.
For buyers, tenants and enterprises, the ratings are expected to provide greater visibility into the quality of digital infrastructure within a building, helping them make more informed decisions. For service providers and property managers, the framework could also highlight gaps in in-building connectivity that may impact service quality and user experience.
“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 of Space World Group, the parent company of RANext.
The empanelment comes at a time when policymakers and regulators are increasingly focused on improving digital connectivity across physical infrastructure, including homes, offices and public spaces. Initiatives such as the DCRA framework are expected to play a growing role in aligning India’s real estate ecosystem with the demands of a digitally connected economy.
