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JioPC Brings Cloud Computing to Older Computers
JioPC lets an older computer use extra power from computers in the cloud.
This means people may not need to buy a new computer when their current one becomes slow.
The regular plan provides 8GB of RAM and 500GB of storage.
The Ultra plan provides 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
The service costs ₹1,000 for two months in its regular version.
JioPC Ultra costs ₹1,200 for two months.
Anyone with an internet connection can use it, even if they do not use Jio for their phone or broadband service.
A stable internet connection is needed because the extra computing work happens remotely.
Jio says the service can help older computers run modern and AI-powered applications.
Jio has launched standalone JioPC access for anyone with an internet connection, not just JioHome subscribers.
The standard JioPC plan includes 8GB RAM and 500GB storage, while JioPC Ultra offers 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
Two-month subscriptions cost ₹1,000 for JioPC and ₹1,200 for JioPC Ultra.
Longer options include JioPC at ₹4,000 for 10+2 months and JioPC Ultra at ₹5,000 for 10+2 months.
JioPC requires a stable broadband, 4G or 5G connection but no additional hardware or data transfer.
- Who
- Reliance Jio and users of older or limited computers, including households, schools, professionals and small businesses.
- What
- Reliance Jio launched standalone JioPC, a cloud-computing service that provides additional computing power and storage to existing computers.
- Where
- JioPC is offered through Jio’s website and can be used anywhere with a suitable internet connection.
- When
- The article does not specify the launch date; subscription validity periods range from two months to 10+2 months.
- Why
- The service is intended to help users extend the life of slower computers, overcome storage limits and access modern or AI-powered applications without buying new hardware.
Key facts
- Standard configuration
- 8GB RAM and 500GB storage
- Ultra configuration
- 16GB RAM and 1TB storage
- Two-month pricing
- JioPC: ₹1,000; JioPC Ultra: ₹1,200
- Long-term pricing
- JioPC: ₹4,000 for 10+2 months; JioPC Ultra: ₹5,000 for 10+2 months
- Additional plan
- JioPC Ultra is available for five months at ₹2,500
- Access requirement
- A stable broadband, 4G or 5G internet connection
- Activation
- Jio says activation can be completed in less than five minutes
Sources
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