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Reliance Launches JioPC at AGM 2025, Turning TVs With Jio Set-Top Boxes Into Cloud PCs

Reliance pitches a cloud desktop delivered via Jio set-top boxes with subscriptions starting at Rs 599 per month.

Overview

  • The service runs from Jio’s cloud, removing the need for a local CPU and enabling remote updates, security management, and on‑demand scaling.
  • Users need a Jio Set-Top Box connected to JioFiber or JioAirFiber, a TV or large screen, a keyboard and mouse, and an active plan, with a launch offer of zero activation fee.
  • Plans listed on Jio’s site include a base Rs 599 per month option (plus GST) with unlimited usage, 8GB RAM, and 100GB cloud storage, alongside multi‑month packs at Rs 999 (2 months), Rs 2,499 (6 months + 2 extra), and Rs 4,599 (12 months + 3 extra).
  • The setup runs Ubuntu (Linux) and is specified at launch with a 4‑core CPU, 8GB RAM, and 100GB cloud storage for everyday productivity, learning, programming, and design tasks.
  • Reliance frames the offering as AI‑ready for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs, with plans to add a library of third‑party applications and AI tools through partnerships.