How TRAI’s framework Is shaping 5G-ready buildings and in-building connectivity in India

By Sanjeev Goel, Chief Business Officer, Shaurrya Teleservices

As India moves further into the 5G era, the success of digital transformation is increasingly being determined by what is happening within buildings. Housing societies, IT parks, hospitals, airports, and business districts have become the new hotspots of data consumption. It is in these spaces that people work, socialize, and consume services, and also rely on digital platforms for their daily activities. The task of ensuring seamless connectivity in these spaces is not just a technological issue.

On the occasion of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s Foundation Day, it is worth recognising how TRAI’s regulatory approach has helped shape the foundations of in-building digital infrastructure in the country. Over the years, its consultative and forward-looking policies have created the conditions for more structured, shared, and performance-driven connectivity inside buildings, an area that is becoming central to ...