Overview
- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India launched the integrated Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) platform and companion mobile testing app on Friday to assess and certify in‑building mobile and internet connectivity.
- The rating uses weighted scores across fibre readiness, mobile network availability, in‑building solutions and Wi‑Fi infrastructure and expresses results as one‑ to five‑star levels, with half‑star ratings for under‑construction sites.
- Authorised Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRAs) will perform field measurements using a DCRA mobile app that syncs test data to the web portal and produces digitally signed, QR‑verifiable certificates.
- The scheme is voluntary at launch, bans exclusive developer‑telecom tie‑ups and requires registered agencies to publish ceiling rates on the portal while leaving actual prices to market negotiation.
- TRAI built accountability into the system with a full digital audit trail, a formal objection and review process for occupants, and powers to suspend or penalize registrations for non‑compliance; 23 DCRAs, 11 property managers and 7 properties were registered at launch.