JioPC
JioPC is a cloud computer subscription that provides an Ubuntu/Linux desktop through an existing computer or a Jio Set Top Box connected to a screen.
What JioPC is
JioPC is a cloud computer subscription that provides an Ubuntu/Linux desktop through an existing computer or a Jio Set Top Box connected to a screen. The remote desktop includes LibreOffice, web browsers for online applications such as Microsoft 365, and Adobe Express. The FAQ lists configurations of 4 CPU with 8 GB RAM and 500 GB storage, or 8 CPU with 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage. Laptop and desktop access requires a supported browser, an internet connection, and an active subscription. TV access requires a Jio Set Top Box, screen, keyboard, mouse, Jio broadband, and an active subscription. The Welcome Offer provides free exploration on a Jio Set Top Box, but no duration is stated. The JioPC plan costs ₹599 a month, billed ₹599 + GST for one month, with unlimited usage, 8 GB RAM, and 500 GB storage. Jio says it manages maintenance and updates, while data stays in cloud storage rather than on the device.
Good
- Provides an Ubuntu/Linux cloud desktop
- Includes LibreOffice, browsers, and Adobe Express
- Supports browser and Set Top Box access
- Jio manages hardware maintenance and software updates
- Welcome Offer enables free Set Top Box exploration
Watch out
- Browser access cannot use USB drives
- Set Top Box shutdown can lose unsaved work
- Set Top Box use requires Jio broadband and equipment
- The listed plan costs ₹599 a month
Who it suits
JioPC suits people needing a cloud desktop for work, learning, content creation, or trading. It can serve browser users or households with a Jio Set Top Box and the required peripherals.
Verdict
JioPC turns supported screens into a remotely hosted Linux computer with common productivity and web tools. Check the hardware, broadband, browser, and session requirements before choosing how to access it.
Plans and prices
From JioPC's own pricing page, checked 10 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| JioPC | ₹599 a month | Unlimited usage · 8 GB RAM · 500 GB storage · ₹599 + GST for 1 month |
| JioPC Keyboard Activation Pack | ₹1,111, paid once | 30 days JioPC subscription · wireless keyboard and mouse · 500 GB storage for 1 year · One-time activation plan |
| JioPC | ₹4,599, paid once | Unlimited usage · 8 GB RAM · 500 GB storage · ₹4599 + GST · 12 months + 3 months offer · ₹599 x 15 + GST shown |
The facts
Each one read from JioPC's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser access
- A laptop or desktop with a supported browser and any broadband or internet connection can access JioPC with an active subscription.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Browser limitation
- USB drive access is not available when using JioPC through a browser.checked 10 Oct 2026
What it does
- Cloud desktop
- JioPC runs on remote servers and its Ubuntu/Linux interface includes LibreOffice, web browsers, and design tools such as Adobe Express.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Hardware configurations
- The FAQ lists configurations with 4 CPU, 8 GB RAM and 500 GB storage, or 8 CPU, 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The product page says the Ubuntu/Linux environment comes with LibreOffice, web browsers for online apps such as Microsoft 365, and Adobe Express.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Product
- JioPC is a cloud computer subscription that can turn an existing computer or a Jio Set Top Box connected to a screen into a computer.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Security
- Jio says user data is held in enterprise-grade cloud storage with disaster recovery and Zero Trust access, and is not kept on the device.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Set-top box session limit
- After the set-top box is switched off, the desktop remains running for 15 minutes; unsaved work is lost when it shuts down.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Set-top box setup
- TV access requires a Jio Set Top Box, a screen, a keyboard and mouse, Jio broadband, and an active subscription.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Software updates
- Jio says it manages cloud hardware maintenance and software updates, reducing the need for users to maintain or update the computer manually.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Support
- The product page offers chat and email support links under “Need guidance?”.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- Jio describes JioPC for work, learning, content creation, and trading.checked 10 Oct 2026
Money
- Free offer
- The Welcome Offer lets users explore JioPC for free on a Jio Set Top Box, and the page does not state an offer duration.checked 10 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Indiachecked 28 Sep 2026
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