New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Nearly 70 to 80 per cent of India's mobile data traffic is consumed indoors, yet significant coverage gaps remain in many premises, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairperson Anil Kumar Lahoti said on Monday.

With the adoption of advanced technologies like 5G, indoor connectivity requires planning of Digital Connectivity Infrastructure (DCI), including fibre entry, ducting, cable trays, rooftop access, Wi-Fi readiness and resilience, as part of core infrastructure planning, similar to electricity and water supply, the telecom regulatory authority chief said, addressing an online interactive session on the Framework for Rating of Properties on Digital Connectivity jointly organised with The Forum of Ind...