India, Aug. 13 -- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity, the country's first standardised framework to assess how effectively buildings are equipped to support high-speed, reliable digital access. The manual brings into effect the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024, designed to make buildings digitally ready and drive Digital India goals.

With over 80% of mobile data being consumed indoors, and high-frequency 4G and 5G signals often blocked or weakened by modern construction materials, robust in-building networks have become essential to support daily digital services such as work, education, healthcare, and civic access. Wea...