Archive · 12 Jan 2026
India's Digital Push Needs Better Building Connectivity
India has seen a big change with more people using digital services.
This has helped the economy grow.
But when people go inside buildings like homes or offices, the internet and phone signals often get weak.
This is a problem because most people use the internet inside buildings.
The government wants to fix this by giving buildings a star rating based on how good their internet and phone signals are.
This will help people choose better buildings and encourage developers to improve their buildings.
The government is also working with other groups to make sure new buildings are built with good internet and phone signals from the start.
India's digital economy contributes nearly 12% to its GDP and is expected to grow to 20% by 2029-30.
Nearly 80% of mobile data consumption occurs indoors, highlighting the need for better indoor connectivity.
TRAI has recommended a star rating framework to evaluate buildings on digital connectivity parameters.
The rating framework includes non-discriminatory access, mobile and wired broadband performance, and resilience of digital infrastructure.
The government is integrating digital connectivity ratings into building by-laws and development frameworks to ensure future-ready buildings.
- Who
- Indian government, TRAI, building developers, and consumers
- What
- Implementation of digital connectivity ratings for buildings
- When
- Ongoing, with regulations introduced in 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- To improve indoor digital connectivity and ensure buildings are future-ready for 5G and 6G networks
- Digital Economy Contribution
- Nearly 12% of India's GDP
- Expected Growth
- Almost 20% of GDP by 2029-30
- Indoor Data Consumption
- Nearly 80% of mobile data
- Rating Framework
- Star rating for digital connectivity
- Key Parameters
- Non-discriminatory access, mobile and wired broadband performance, indoor coverage solutions, resilience and reliability
- Regulatory Body
- Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
- Government Role
- Integration into building by-laws and development frameworks
- Market Incentives
- Higher occupancy and valuations for rated buildings