Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India vide notification dated 25th October, 2024 has issued the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024. These regulations shall apply to –

1. Property managers who intend to get their property, of minimum specified size, rated for digital connectivity, either voluntarily or under the provisions of applicable laws, rules or regulations;
2. Digital connectivity rating agencies, who may evaluate and award ratings for property under these regulations; and
3. The service providers, who may enter into an arrangement with the property manager for development or access of digital connectivity or digital connectivity infrastructure.

They shall come into force from 25th October 2024.

The registration of service providers shall be subject to the following conditions, namely:-

1. Digital connectivity rating agency (DCRA) shall comply with the provisions of the regulations and the guidelines, orders, directions and instructions issued thereunder by the Authority, from time to time.
2. Where any information or particulars furnished to the Authority by DCRA has undergone change subsequent to submission of the application for registration or grant of registration, DCRA shall inform the Authority of such change within a period of sixty days;
3. Where DCRA proposes change in its management, it shall provide prior intimation to the Authority, at least fifteen days prior to the date of effect of such change, demonstrating its capability and commitment to continue to work as DCRA, failing which the registration of DCRA may be cancelled.
4. DCRA shall continue to have a valid ISO certificate for quality management and have adequate number of professionals with experience in telecom, civil and electrical domain to meet the obligations under the regulations.