Summary:
The Delhi Regional Office of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) held a seminar on “Rating of Buildings for Digital Connectivity” to promote awareness and support implementation of its new regulatory framework. The event highlighted the importance of reliable in-building digital infrastructure and encouraged stakeholders to adopt the rating system voluntarily. It brought together representatives from government bodies, industry, academia, and consumer groups, featuring technical discussions on regulations, integration into building norms, and implementation challenges. TRAI reaffirmed its commitment to working with stakeholders to strengthen digital connectivity standards and improve telecom service quality for consumers.
On Monday, the Delhi Regional Office of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted a seminar titled “Rating of Buildings for Digital Connectivity” to raise awareness and support the rollout of its recently introduced regulatory framework, according to a Ministry of Communications statement issued on March 23, 2026.
The event was organised in the context of TRAI’s “Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations,” released on October 25, 2024. The initiative is intended to inform stakeholders about the importance of strong digital connectivity within buildings and to promote voluntary participation in the rating system.
Pushpendra Kumar Singh, Principal Advisor at TRAI, inaugurated the seminar and delivered the keynote address, underscoring the increasing demand for dependable in-building digital infrastructure. The welcome address was given by Vivek Khare, Advisor at the TRAI Regional Office in Delhi, while Tejpal Singh, Advisor (Quality of Service) at TRAI, explained the Digital Connectivity Rating framework and responded to participants’ questions.
The seminar saw broad participation from various stakeholders, including representatives from TRAI, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), state governments such as Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), RERA authorities, real estate developers, academic institutions, telecom and internet service providers, and consumer groups.
According to the Ministry, the programme featured three technical sessions that addressed regulatory aspects of the Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR), integration of these provisions into building bye-laws, and the procedures, scope, and challenges involved in implementation.
Experts from TRAI, MoHUA, infrastructure providers, digital connectivity rating agencies, telecom equipment manufacturers, developers, and residents’ associations shared their perspectives and discussed ways to enhance digital connectivity within buildings.
TRAI reiterated its commitment to collaborating with government bodies, industry players, academia, and other stakeholders to advance the adoption of digital connectivity standards and improve the quality of telecom services for consumers.
