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2mo ago

Reliance Jio Opens JioPC Nationwide as Paid Cloud PC Service

The move pushes computing toward a subscription model by streaming virtual desktops so older devices can run modern and AI-capable workloads.

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JioPC is claimed to extend the life of older computers
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Overview

  • Jio announced this week that JioPC is now a standalone subscription available to any internet user in India, expanding the service beyond JioHome broadband customers.
  • The product ships in two Ubuntu-based tiers that give virtual CPUs, RAM and cloud storage: JioPC (4 vCPU, 8GB RAM, 500GB) and JioPC Ultra (8 vCPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB) with pricing starting at ₹1,000 for two months and annual options around ₹4,000–₹5,000.
  • Users can start JioPC in under five minutes through a supported web browser or a Jio set-top box for TV use, with bundled apps such as LibreOffice and browsers for web-based tools.
  • Adoption faces trade-offs because sessions need a stable broadband or 4G/5G link, the service runs Ubuntu so some Windows-native apps and drivers may not work, and Jio has not disclosed dedicated on-cloud AI accelerators for generative workloads.
  • Analysts say the launch taps into longer PC replacement cycles and rising hardware costs and could create a low‑cost, subscription compute tier, but uptake will compete with refurbished PCs and strong consumer preference for device ownership.