On January 7, 2026, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) brought RANext Technologies on board as an accredited Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA)—a move aimed at strengthening the quality of indoor digital infrastructure across India’s real estate sector.
With this authorisation, RANext will operate as an
independent evaluator, measuring how well residential complexes, commercial
buildings, and mixed-use developments are equipped for reliable, high-speed
connectivity.
What RANext Will Evaluate
The agency’s assessments will focus on the core building
blocks of digital readiness, including:
Quality and coverage of fibre-optic infrastructure
Efficiency of in-building network architecture
Performance of broadband and Wi-Fi systems
The building’s ability to support next-generation smart and
connected technologies
Star Ratings for Digital Readiness
Following its evaluations, RANext will award buildings a
star rating ranging from 1 to 5, offering a clear and standardised indicator of
indoor connectivity quality. These ratings are intended to act as a digital
scorecard for properties, much like energy-efficiency or safety certifications.
Why These Ratings Matter
The initiative is designed to benefit:
Developers, by helping them benchmark and upgrade digital
infrastructure
Facility managers, by identifying connectivity gaps
Homebuyers and tenants, by giving them transparent insights
into everyday network performance inside buildings
Regulatory Background
RANext’s empanelment stems from TRAI’s Rating of Properties
for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024, a framework created to ensure
buildings are future-ready for India’s rapidly growing digital needs and
aligned with the broader Digital India vision.
Bigger Picture
By joining already-approved agencies such as Ardom Towergen,
Crest Digitel, and Frog Cellsat, RANext becomes part of a national push to
improve indoor network quality—a critical focus area, given that over 80% of
mobile data usage takes place indoors.
By Aaradhay Sharma
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