TRAI Authorises RANext For Digital Connectivity Evaluation

Marking a major step in advancing India’s digital infrastructure ecosystem, RANext Technologies has been empanelled by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) as a Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA), reinforcing its role in shaping digitally ready real estate across the country.

As a TRAI-authorised DCRA, RANext Technologies will evaluate the digital connectivity infrastructure of properties to ensure seamless connectivity and readiness for current and emerging smart technologies. The ratings will be conducted from a user-centric, real-world perspective, covering key assessment areas including fibre infrastructure standards, in-building connectivity, broadband and Wi-Fi performance within premises and preparedness for future smart technologies.

India’s rapid transition into a digital-first economy has made seamless connectivity critical across work, education, banking, healthcare, and entertainment. With nearly one billion users relying on the internet daily and smart homes and offices becoming the norm, digital performance has emerged as a key determinant of how buildings are experienced and valued. However, most properties today are still not designed or evaluated for digital performance.

Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies address this gap by assessing in-building digital connectivity and communication systems through a standardised star-rating framework, enabling objective evaluation of a property’s digital readiness.

“This is a pivotal step for RANext, positioning us not just as connectivity enablers but also as a trusted authority in evaluating digital infrastructure. It reflects our deep domain expertise and strengthens confidence among developers, consumers, and regulators. We remain deeply committed to supporting India’s vision of a digitally enabled nation by helping create future-ready, well-connected space across the country”, said Ankit Goel, Chairman and Founder, Space World Group, the parent company of RANext.

The DCRA framework establishes a standardised, transparent, and unbiased benchmark for developers, property managers, service providers, and homebuyers to assess how digitally equipped a building is. It encourages developers to embed robust digital infrastructure at the design stage and enables buyers, tenants, and enterprises to make informed decisions.

For developers, property owners, and real estate brands, a DCRA rating acts as a trust badge—differentiating properties in a competitive market, signalling future-ready, smart infrastructure, and building confidence among buyers, tenants, enterprises, and investors. For homebuyers and tenants, it eliminates uncertainty around internet and connectivity quality and supports digital lifestyles such as work-from-home, streaming, gaming, and smart living.

This milestone enables RANext to contribute to the national vision of Digital India by ensuring properties meet defined standards of digital connectivity quality. It also aligns with the broader goal of Viksit Bharat, facilitating the development of future-ready, smart and digitally empowered spaces.