India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) has started rating the quality of telecom connectivity in commercial real estate projects, aiming to drive stronger digital infrastructure across major office spaces. Shaurrya Teleservices, the first empanelled Digital Connectivity Rating Agency, expects to map over 10 million sq ft of commercial developments this year, focusing solely on workplaces across top Indian cities.
TRAI’s Commercial Connectivity Initiative
- TRAI has launched an assessment program for telecom connectivity exclusively in commercial real estate, moving beyond traditional infrastructure metrics to empower future-ready workplaces.
- Shaurrya Teleservices has been approved as a Digital Connectivity Rating Agency and will cover an estimated 10 million sq ft of office space in the current fiscal year.
- Key cities targeted include Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad, with the total commercial rating addressable market pegged at one billion sq ft.
How Ratings are Conducted
- Agencies conduct audits to assess network coverage and signal quality within and surrounding commercial buildings—a move designed to help developers benchmark and upgrade infrastructure for tenants.
- Ratings enable office developers to position their assets competitively by certifying reliable connectivity, a growing differentiator in tenant selection.
Developer Interest and Industry Adoption
- Demand for digital connectivity ratings is surging among commercial property owners and developers vying for grade-A tenant profiles and technology-driven businesses.
- Shaurrya Teleservices is collaborating with major developer associations, including CREDAI and NAREDCO, to improve awareness of connectivity certification, advocating best practices adopted from early-rated projects.
Key Pointers
- TRAI ratings focus strictly on commercial assets, enhancing digital infrastructure for businesses.
- Mapping covers offices in top metros, broadening benchmark standards nationwide.
- Developer associations play a pivotal role in scaling awareness and adoption among office developers.
The FlexInsights Take
Rating commercial properties for digital connectivity gives developers and occupiers a competitive edge in a market where robust network infrastructure is now non-negotiable. With digital transformation accelerating, these ratings should become an industry standard, helping commercial office spaces in India stay future-ready and attract top talent and clients.
