Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Providers are entities that develop and maintain the digital infrastructure as per their authorization. This includes network equipment, cabling, and other technological frameworks.
Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Providers (DCIPs) are key enablers in the telecommunication and digital ecosystem, responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining the physical and digital infrastructure that supports seamless digital connectivity services. Their role is vital in ensuring high-speed, reliable, and future-ready network infrastructure that caters to the growing demands of consumers, businesses, and service providers.
The responsibilities of DCIP are as follows:
• Infrastructure development: Design, build, and maintain the digital communication infrastructure necessary for reliable connectivity and ensure that the infrastructure meets the technical specifications required for high-speed digital services.
• Regulatory Compliance: Aligns with TRAI Regulation on “Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity 2024” to ensure adherence to national standards.
• Compliance with standards: Ensure that all infrastructure complies with standards set by regulatory bodies and industry best practices and regularly update infrastructure to keep up with technological advancements and regulatory changes.
• Maintenance and upgrades: Conduct regular maintenance of infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, plan and execute upgrades to enhance capacity and meet evolving demands for digital services.
• Customer collaboration: Work closely with Telecom Service Providers to ensure that the infrastructure meets their service delivery needs and address any issues related to infrastructure that may impact service quality.
• Feedback mechanism: Participate in feedback mechanisms to improve infrastructure quality based on ratings and assessments from DCRAs and implement necessary changes based on feedback to enhance the overall connectivity experience.