Tech Mahindra has won a five year outsourcing contract with a new Indian telecoms provider to supply technical system services, including phone and operational support.

STel, based in Chennai, is aiming to start rolling out its services during Q4 of this financial year, aided by the partnership with Tech Mahindra.

The deal follows the outsourcing service provider’s recent partnerships with Etisalat Telecom, a joint venture between the UAE-based Etisalat and the Dynamix Balwas group.

As part of an agreement in the country, telecom service providers in India opt to share passive infrastructure, such as telecom towers, and outsource non-core activities, such as network and technology management, to reduce costs and roll out services faster.