India, June 9 -- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its amended "Rating Manual 2026" on Tuesday, updating the framework for assessing digital connectivity within properties. The new guidelines operate under the recently amended "Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024".

The regulations and the corresponding manual aim to address the challenges consumers face in securing reliable digital connectivity inside buildings through a collaborative and self-sustaining approach.

TRAI initially notified the connectivity regulations on October 25, 2024, and released the first iteration of the rating manual on August 13, 2025. This original document served as a structured framework designed to ensure a ...