The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), under the Ministry of Communications, has launched the Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) Platform. This is a web and mobile-based system that allows property owners to get their buildings rated for internet and mobile connectivity, and helps buyers and renters compare properties based on digital infrastructure quality.
The platform implements TRAI’s Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024, as amended in 2026. It creates a standardised way to assess and publicly display how well connected any property is to broadband, mobile networks and Wi-Fi services.
Key facts
- Platform launched by TRAI on 25 September 2026
- Regulations notified on 13 May 2026; Rating Manual issued 9 June 2026
- Properties rated in categories: Public, Government, Commercial, Private
- Assessment covers fibre readiness, mobile network availability, in-building solutions and Wi-Fi
- Platform URL: https://dcrp.trai.gov.in
- Includes web portal, mobile app for field assessments, digital signing via eSign, online payment and QR code verification
How the platform works
The DCR Platform brings together three groups: property managers, registered Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRAs), and consumers, all on one digital interface.
Property managers register their buildings and submit rating applications with required documents. They select a registered DCRA to conduct the assessment and track progress through the platform. The system handles both newly constructed and under-construction properties.
Registered DCRAs use a dedicated mobile app to visit properties and measure digital connectivity using a prescribed testing method. They record observations, test results and supporting documents, then complete the rating and generate a certificate through the platform.
The platform automatically syncs data from the web portal with information collected through the mobile app. All documents and certificates are digitally signed using eSign integration. Rating fees can be paid online. The system maintains secure storage of all property records, test results, certificates and audit logs.
What consumers and buyers see
Consumers and other stakeholders get access to a public search page. They can look up rated properties by name, certificate ID or location. Each property shows a digitally signed rating certificate that can be verified through a QR code, confirming its authenticity.
This makes digital connectivity a visible and measurable feature of any property. Before buying or renting, consumers can now compare how well different properties are connected to broadband, mobile networks and Wi-Fi. TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said the platform will help people make informed choices about homes and offices, supporting faster internet speeds, reliable calls and better access to online services.
What the rating assesses
The DCR framework evaluates digital connectivity using specific parameters. These include readiness for fibre optic cables, availability of mobile network signals, in-building connectivity solutions, and Wi-Fi infrastructure. Different benchmarks apply depending on whether a property is residential, commercial, government or public.
The framework aims to encourage property developers to plan digital infrastructure at the right stage of construction, and to measure how well existing buildings are already connected.
What this means for you
For property buyers and renters: You can now check how well connected any rated property is before making a purchase or lease decision. This is especially useful if you work from home, need strong internet for studies, or rely on video calls.
For property owners and managers: Getting your property rated can increase its market value and appeal to buyers or tenants who care about connectivity. You control the process by choosing when to apply and which DCRA to hire.
For developers: The framework signals the importance of building digital infrastructure into properties from the planning stage, not as an afterthought.
For real estate professionals: Connectivity ratings become a standard metric alongside location, size and amenities when comparing properties.
Connection to existing regulations
This platform operationalises TRAI’s 2024 regulations on property ratings for digital connectivity. The amendments issued in 2026 refined the framework, and the Rating Manual issued in June 2026 set out the precise testing and assessment methods. The platform is the technology backbone that makes all these rules workable in practice.