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JioPC Enters Free Trial Phase, Bringing Cloud PCs to TV Screens

JioPC offers pre-installed productivity apps on existing set-top boxes at no extra cost for JioFiber users or Rs. 5,499 upfront, with AI upgrades in the pipeline

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Jio has launched JioPC, a virtual desktop service that turns televisions into personal computers using set-top boxes.
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Overview

  • On July 14, Jio Platforms opened a waitlist for its free trial of JioPC, allowing invited users to transform their TVs into cloud-powered desktops via a set-top box
  • The JioPC set-top box is bundled at no extra charge with JioFiber broadband plans or available for a one-time purchase of Rs. 5,499
  • Current functionality includes pre-installed LibreOffice and browser-based access to Microsoft Office, with keyboard and mouse support but no cameras or printers
  • By tapping into India’s 70% television penetration and nearly 57 million active pay-TV set-top boxes, JioPC aims to narrow the gap with the nation’s 15% PC ownership rate
  • Basic AI-driven document tools and virtual learning apps are under discussion, and experts say rural connectivity and digital literacy improvements are key for wider adoption