Call center outsourcing companies, also called customer-experience (CX) outsourcers or contact-centre BPO providers, run customer-service, sales and technical-support operations for other businesses, staffing agents in their own delivery centres or remotely. This list ranks ten providers active in 2026, led by TP (Teleperformance), which reported 2025 revenue of €10,209m, and Concentrix, with US$9,825.8m.
The industry is under pressure to adapt to AI: several leading providers reported flat or falling revenue in 2025, while smaller specialists grew at double-digit rates. Providers are ordered by latest reported annual revenue, with privately held companies placed after them, as described in the methodology.
Contents
- What call center outsourcing is
- History and market
- Key features to compare
- Pricing models
- How to choose
- Methodology
- The list
- Comparison table
- Alternatives by use case
- Recent developments
- Frequently asked questions
- See also
What call center outsourcing is
In call center outsourcing a company contracts an external provider to handle inbound and outbound customer contacts on its behalf: answering calls, chats and emails, providing technical support, making sales or collections calls and processing related back-office work. Providers recruit, train and manage agents, operate the telephony and contact-centre software and report against service levels agreed in the contract.
It differs from buying call center software, where a company runs its own contact centre on a cloud platform, and from a business phone system, which provides internal calling. Wider business-process outsourcing (BPO companies) covers finance, HR and other back-office functions as well. Virtual assistant companies serve smaller businesses with individual remote staff rather than managed teams.
Onshore, nearshore and offshore
Providers deliver from the client's own country (onshore), from nearby countries in similar time zones (nearshore, for example Central America for US clients) or from lower-cost regions such as India and the Philippines (offshore). IBEX's 2026 results referred to work moving between its nearshore and offshore centres.
History and market
Outsourced contact centres expanded from the 1980s and 1990s; TTEC traces its founding to 1982. The sector has consolidated into a few very large groups. TP's 2025 release cites its integration of Majorel and its acquisitions of ZP and Agents Only, and TELUS took full ownership of TELUS Digital in October 2025 for about US$539m for the shares it did not own.
The effect of AI
Generative AI is the main strategic issue. Concentrix recorded a US$1,523.3m goodwill impairment in late 2025, attributed to its share-price trading range, and TTEC's chief executive referred to an "AI overhang" on valuations in the sector. Providers are responding by selling AI services themselves: TP ran more than 500 AI projects through its TP.ai FAB unit in 2025, and IBEX reported more than ten AI agent implementations. Foundever describes its offer as integrated CX and agentic AI operations.
Key features to compare
Scale and financial strength
Revenue, profitability and debt matter for multi-year contracts. TP reported net debt of about €4bn, Foundever restructured its debt in 2026, and Concentrix and TTEC took impairments.
Language and country coverage
TP operates in close to 100 countries, Foundever in more than 45 countries and 60+ languages, and Transcom advertises 99+ languages.
Industry specialisation
TP offers data services for AI within Core Services, IBEX grew fastest in HealthTech, and TTEC offers fraud-prevention services.
AI capability
Ask providers for live AI deployments rather than pilots: IBEX cites more than ten AI agent implementations and TP more than 500 AI projects.
Service mix
Some providers combine operations with technology consulting (TTEC Digital, Concentrix) or specialised services such as interpreting and visa processing (TP).
Workforce practices
Attrition and training affect quality. TP renewed Great Place to Work certification in 69 countries, and Alorica highlights recognition in 11 countries.
Pricing models
Outsourcers do not publish rate cards; all entries in this list are quote-based. Common commercial models are a rate per productive or logged-in agent hour; a monthly price per full-time-equivalent (FTE) agent; a price per contact, transaction or minute handled; and outcome-based pricing tied to sales, collections or resolution targets. Prices depend mainly on delivery location (onshore, nearshore or offshore), language, required skills, hours of coverage and compliance requirements such as payment-card or health-data rules.
Contracts usually include one-off costs for recruitment, training and technology set-up, minimum volume commitments and service-level penalties. Buyers should compare the total cost of a programme, including management layers and quality assurance, rather than the headline hourly rate.
How to choose
Global, multilingual programmes are typically served by TP, Concentrix or Foundever, which have the largest country and language footprints. Fast-growing mid-sized programmes may compare TaskUs and IBEX, both of which grew revenue by more than 15%. Healthcare-related programmes may consider IBEX, whose fastest-growing vertical in 2026 was HealthTech, and Firstsource for broader process management. Companies that also need contact-centre technology implemented can consider TTEC or Concentrix. European pan-regional programmes can consider Transcom for its language coverage. Mid-sized programmes may receive more attention from smaller providers such as IBEX or Alorica than from the largest groups.
Methodology
Providers were selected from companies whose main business includes outsourced contact-centre or customer-experience operations and that operate under their own name in 2026. Publicly listed providers are ordered by latest reported annual revenue, converted to US dollars where necessary: TP's €10,209m exceeds Concentrix's US$9,825.8m at the €1 = US$1.13 rate TP itself uses for 2025; Firstsource, which reports in rupees and stated that its fiscal 2026 revenue crossed US$1bn, is placed after TaskUs (US$1.184bn). Providers that do not publish revenue (Foundever, TELUS Digital, Alorica and Transcom) follow, ordered by published headcount and then by the scope of published delivery information.
Fiscal years differ (TP, Concentrix, TTEC and TaskUs report calendar or near-calendar 2025; Firstsource the year to March 2026; IBEX the year to June 2026). No client surveys or third-party ratings were used.
The list
1
Largest listed customer-experience outsourcer, operating in close to 100 countries
Best for: Large multinational programmes needing multilingual, multi-country delivery
TP, the company formerly branded Teleperformance, is the largest listed provider of outsourced customer-experience and contact-centre services by revenue in this list. It reported 2025 revenue of €10,209m, down 0.7% on a reported basis but up 1.3% like-for-like, with Core Services (customer care, sales, back-office and data services for AI) growing 2.7% like-for-like and Specialized Services falling 9.3%, mainly because a large visa application management contract was not renewed. Its Specialized Services include collections, interpreting and localisation through LanguageLine Solutions, visa and consular services and recruitment process outsourcing. TP has grown through acquisitions: its release cites the integration of Majorel and the acquisition of ZP, consolidated from 1 February 2025, and of Agents Only from 30 June 2025. In February 2026 the board appointed Jorge Amar, described as an expert in AI-native customer operations, as group chief executive from 16 March 2026, with founder Daniel Julien and deputy chief executive Thomas Mackenbrock stepping down from executive roles. The company's Future Forward plan includes more than 500 AI projects under its TP.ai FAB unit in 2025. Its scale and language coverage suit global brands, but growth has slowed, and its 2025 net debt stood at about €4bn according to the same release.
Key features
- Customer care, sales and technical support
- Back-office and data services for AI
- Interpreting and localisation (LanguageLine Solutions)
- Collections and visa and consular services
- Recruitment process outsourcing
- TP.ai FAB AI solutions
Pricing
Quote-based. Outsourcers do not publish rate cards; contracts are typically priced per productive hour, per full-time-equivalent agent, per transaction or on outcome-based terms, and depend on location, language and complexity.
Ownership and history
Listed in Paris. Founder Daniel Julien stepped down as CEO; Jorge Amar CEO from 16 March 2026. Integrated Majorel; acquired ZP (consolidated 1 February 2025) and Agents Only (30 June 2025).
Delivery footprint
Teams in close to 100 countries; Great Place to Work certification renewed in 69 countries in 2025.
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- Revenue (2025)
- €10,209m
- Like-for-like growth (2025)
- +1.3%
- Countries
- Close to 100
- Chief executive
- Jorge Amar (from March 2026)
Strengths
- Largest revenue base and country footprint in the list
- Wide range of specialised services, including interpreting
- Large internal AI programme
- Workplace certifications in 69 countries
Limitations
- Reported revenue declined in 2025
- Specialized Services revenue fell 9.3% like-for-like
- Leadership change in 2026
- About €4bn of net debt
2
C
US-listed CX outsourcer and technology services company
Best for: Enterprises wanting outsourcing combined with CX technology and design
Concentrix is a US-listed provider of customer-experience services and technology. For its 2025 fiscal year it reported revenue of US$9,825.8m, up 2.2%, with fourth-quarter revenue up 4.3% to US$2,552.9m. The company describes itself as designing, building and running integrated end-to-end solutions for more than 2,000 clients, from brand-experience design to AI technologies and digital operations. Its 2025 results included a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of US$1,523.3m in the fourth quarter, which the company attributed primarily to the trading range of its share price and market capitalisation, producing an operating loss for the quarter. President and chief executive Chris Caldwell said its investments were paying off in growth in its intelligent transformation solutions. For buyers, Concentrix offers scale comparable to TP together with design and technology services, though the impairment and low single-digit growth show the pressure on the sector. Pricing is negotiated per contract.
Key features
- Customer care and technical support
- CX strategy and design
- AI and digital operations
- Technology implementation services
- Analytics and insights
Pricing
Quote-based. Outsourcers do not publish rate cards; contracts are typically priced per productive hour, per full-time-equivalent agent, per transaction or on outcome-based terms, and depend on location, language and complexity.
Results
Fiscal 2025 revenue US$9,825.8m (+2.2%); Q4 goodwill impairment of US$1,523.3m.
- Revenue (FY2025)
- US$9,825.8m
- Clients
- 2,000+
- Chief executive
- Chris Caldwell
- Listing
- Nasdaq (CNXC)
Strengths
- Scale close to TP's
- Combines outsourcing with design and technology services
- More than 2,000 clients
Limitations
- Large goodwill impairment in 2025
- Low single-digit growth
- Broad portfolio can make scoping complex
3
T
CX outsourcing (TTEC Engage) plus CX technology consulting (TTEC Digital)
Best for: Clients wanting both contact-centre operations and contact-centre technology integration
TTEC, founded in 1982, provides outsourced customer-experience operations through its TTEC Engage segment and CX technology design, implementation and managed services through TTEC Digital. Its 2025 revenue was US$2.137bn, down 3.2% from US$2.208bn, and it reported a GAAP loss for the year caused by a fourth-quarter impairment charge in a TTEC Digital reporting unit; fourth-quarter revenue rose 0.4% to US$570.0m. Chairman and chief executive Ken Tuchman argued that the company's knowledge of the full CX technology stack lets it bridge the gap for brands struggling to obtain returns from AI investments. TTEC's services cover customer acquisition and growth, technical support, back office and fraud prevention, and it says its employees operate on six continents. The combination of operations and technology consulting is its distinguishing feature: a client can have TTEC implement a contact-centre platform and then staff it. The revenue decline and impairment, however, point to pressure on its business.
Key features
- Customer care and technical support
- Customer acquisition and growth
- Fraud prevention and back office
- CX technology implementation (TTEC Digital)
- Managed CX platforms
Pricing
Quote-based. Outsourcers do not publish rate cards; contracts are typically priced per productive hour, per full-time-equivalent agent, per transaction or on outcome-based terms, and depend on location, language and complexity.
Ownership and history
Founded 1982; Ken Tuchman is chairman and chief executive. Two segments: TTEC Engage and TTEC Digital.
- Founded
- 1982
- Revenue (2025)
- US$2.137bn
- Chief executive
- Ken Tuchman
- Listing
- Nasdaq (TTEC)
Strengths
- Operations and technology consulting from one provider
- Long operating history
- Fraud-prevention and back-office services
Limitations
- Revenue fell 3.2% in 2025
- GAAP loss after impairment
- Smaller scale than TP or Concentrix
4
Fast-growing outsourcer for technology and AI companies
Best for: Digital platforms needing trust and safety, content moderation and AI data services
TaskUs is a US-listed outsourcing company. It reported 2025 revenue of US$1.184bn, up 19.0%, a company record, and ended the year with 65,500 teammates and about 200 clients, 21 of which generated at least US$10m of revenue. Co-founder Bryce Maddock is chief executive, and its results release is datelined New Braunfels, Texas. TaskUs's 19.0% growth is the highest among the providers in this list that report revenue above US$1bn, and its record adjusted EBITDA of US$249.1m indicates that growth has been profitable. With about 200 clients, its client base is far smaller than Concentrix's 2,000-plus, so buyers may find each account receives more attention, while the company depends more on its largest relationships, 21 of which exceed US$10m a year.
Key features
- Outsourced customer support operations
- Large-client programmes (21 clients above US$10m)
- Delivery for about 200 clients
Pricing
Quote-based. Outsourcers do not publish rate cards; contracts are typically priced per productive hour, per full-time-equivalent agent, per transaction or on outcome-based terms, and depend on location, language and complexity.
Scale
65,500 teammates and about 200 clients at the end of 2025.
- Revenue (2025)
- US$1.184bn
- Growth (2025)
- +19.0%
- Teammates
- 65,500
- Chief executive
- Bryce Maddock (co-founder)
Strengths
- Fastest growth among the larger providers
- Specialised trust-and-safety and AI-data capabilities
- Record adjusted EBITDA in 2025
Limitations
- About 200 clients in total, fewer than larger rivals
- Dependence on a group of large accounts
- Publishes limited detail on delivery locations
5
Indian-listed BPM provider across healthcare, banking and communications
Best for: Healthcare and financial-services clients wanting offshore and onshore delivery
Firstsource Solutions is an India-listed business-process management company. For its fiscal year to 31 March 2026 it reported revenue of ₹95,564m, up 19.7%, crossing US$1bn of annual revenue for the first time, with EBIT up 27.4% to ₹11,221m and reported profit after tax of ₹6,744m. The company described itself as positioned for growth in what it called the AI-native operational landscape, supported by large deal wins. Firstsource's 19.7% growth is the highest of any provider in this list that reports annual revenue, and its EBIT grew faster than revenue, indicating improving margins. Buyers should note that its revenue is reported in rupees, so US-dollar growth can differ from the figures above, and that, as a business-process management company, its services extend beyond the contact centre.
Key features
- Business-process management
- Customer experience operations
- AI-enabled operations
Pricing
Quote-based. Outsourcers do not publish rate cards; contracts are typically priced per productive hour, per full-time-equivalent agent, per transaction or on outcome-based terms, and depend on location, language and complexity.
Results
FY2026 (to 31 March 2026) revenue ₹95,564m (+19.7%); EBIT ₹11,221m; PAT ₹6,744m.
- Revenue (FY2026)
- ₹95,564m (over US$1bn)
- Growth
- +19.7%
- Listing
- NSE/BSE (India)
Strengths
- High growth
- Revenue now above US$1bn
- EBIT grew 27.4% in FY2026
Limitations
- Reports in rupees, complicating comparisons
- Broad BPM scope beyond the contact centre
- Smaller than the global leaders
6
Nearshore and offshore CX outsourcer with AI agent services
Best for: Mid-sized brands wanting nearshore or offshore delivery with AI options
IBEX is a US-listed provider of outsourced customer-experience services and AI-enabled solutions. For its fiscal year to 30 June 2026 it reported record revenue of US$644.1m, up 15.4% from US$558.3m, and net income of US$46.3m, up 25.7%; fourth-quarter revenue rose 11.6% to US$164.3m, its sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. Chief executive Bob Dechant said the company had delivered more than ten AI agent implementations across five industries and that this separated it from traditional BPO providers. Growth in the final quarter was led by its HealthTech vertical. IBEX is much smaller than the market leaders, which can mean more senior attention for mid-sized programmes, and its profitability improved in fiscal 2026. Its quarterly results also noted training costs from new clients and a temporary effect from moving work between nearshore and offshore centres.
Key features
- Customer care and technical support
- AI agent implementations
- Nearshore and offshore delivery
- HealthTech and other vertical programmes
Pricing
Quote-based. Outsourcers do not publish rate cards; contracts are typically priced per productive hour, per full-time-equivalent agent, per transaction or on outcome-based terms, and depend on location, language and complexity.
Results
FY2026 revenue US$644.1m (+15.4%); net income US$46.3m (+25.7%).
- Revenue (FY2026, to June)
- US$644.1m
- Growth
- +15.4%
- Chief executive
- Bob Dechant
- Listing
- Nasdaq (IBEX)
Strengths
- Double-digit growth for six straight quarters
- Profitable with rising net income
- AI agent services alongside human agents
Limitations
- Much smaller than global leaders
- Fewer languages and countries than TP or Foundever
- Margins affected by onboarding new clients
7
Privately held CX provider with about 130,000 people in 45+ countries
Best for: Global brands wanting large multilingual programmes from a private provider
Foundever is a privately held customer-experience company. It says its 130,000 people in more than 45 countries handle 3.3 billion conversations a year in more than 60 languages for more than 800 brands, drawing on 30 years of operations. In August 2026 it completed a recapitalisation, supported by 95.4% of its term-loan lenders and its existing majority shareholders, that reduced total debt by nearly US$900m, added US$225m of new common equity and extended debt maturities to 2030 and 2031; it named an interim chief executive at the same time. In October 2026 it appointed Pierre Barrial as chief executive, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Because Foundever does not publish revenue, it is placed after the listed companies in this ranking. Its headcount and language coverage put it among the largest providers worldwide, while its 2026 debt restructuring is a factor procurement teams may wish to assess.
Key features
- Customer care in 60+ languages
- Integrated CX and agentic AI operations
- Data-driven CX transformation
- Multi-country delivery in 45+ countries
Pricing
Quote-based. Outsourcers do not publish rate cards; contracts are typically priced per productive hour, per full-time-equivalent agent, per transaction or on outcome-based terms, and depend on location, language and complexity.
Ownership and finances
Privately held; August 2026 recapitalisation cut debt by nearly US$900m and added US$225m of equity from existing majority shareholders. CEO Pierre Barrial appointed October 2026.
Delivery footprint
130,000 people in more than 45 countries; 60+ languages; 800+ brands.
- Employees
- 130,000
- Countries
- 45+
- Languages
- 60+
- Clients
- 800+ brands
- Chief executive
- Pierre Barrial (from October 2026)
Strengths
- Very large multilingual workforce
- More than 800 brand clients
- Balance sheet strengthened by 2026 recapitalisation
Limitations
- Does not publish revenue
- Leadership changed twice in 2026
- Recent debt restructuring
8
CX and digital services unit wholly owned by TELUS
Best for: Clients wanting a CX provider backed by a large telecom operator
TELUS Digital, previously known as TELUS International, provides digital customer-experience and digital-enablement transformation services. On 31 October 2025 its parent, the Canadian telecom operator TELUS, completed the acquisition of all TELUS Digital shares it did not already own, for US$4.50 per share in cash or TELUS shares, an aggregate consideration of about US$539m; TELUS now owns 100% of the business, and the shares were to be delisted from the Toronto and New York stock exchanges. Within TELUS, the business sits in the Digitally-led Customer Experiences segment, which covers digital customer experience and digital-enablement transformation services. As a wholly owned subsidiary it no longer publishes separate results, so it is placed after the companies that do. Its backing by a large operator is a source of financial stability, while the change of ownership may bring changes to strategy and management.
Key features
- Digital customer experience services
- Digital-enablement transformation services
Pricing
Quote-based. Outsourcers do not publish rate cards; contracts are typically priced per productive hour, per full-time-equivalent agent, per transaction or on outcome-based terms, and depend on location, language and complexity.
Ownership and history
Formerly listed as TELUS International / TELUS Digital; privatised by TELUS on 31 October 2025 for US$4.50 per share (about US$539m for the minority).
- Owner
- TELUS Corporation (100% since 31 Oct 2025)
- Former listing
- NYSE and TSX (TIXT)
Strengths
- Backed by a large telecom group
- Combines CX operations with digital and AI services
Limitations
- No longer publishes standalone results
- Integration into TELUS may change priorities
9
A
Privately held US CX outsourcer
Best for: US brands wanting onshore and offshore customer care
Alorica is a privately held US customer-experience outsourcer that says it has more than 25 years of CX expertise. Its website highlights Great Place to Work recognition across 11 countries and an expansion of its delivery network with a new site in Cagayan, in the Philippines. It does not publish revenue, headcount or a full country count on its homepage, so it is placed after the providers that do. Buyers should request audited financial information, site lists and security certifications during procurement.
Key features
- Customer-experience outsourcing
- Delivery sites including the Philippines
Pricing
Quote-based. Outsourcers do not publish rate cards; contracts are typically priced per productive hour, per full-time-equivalent agent, per transaction or on outcome-based terms, and depend on location, language and complexity.
Delivery footprint
Great Place to Work recognition in 11 countries; new site in Cagayan, Philippines.
- Experience
- 25+ years
- Ownership
- Private
Strengths
- Long track record in US customer care
- Expanding Philippine delivery
Limitations
- Publishes little financial or headcount data
- Smaller global footprint than the leaders
10
European CX outsourcer with coverage in 99+ languages
Best for: European brands needing multilingual 24/7 support
Transcom is a privately held customer-experience outsourcer with a strong European presence. Its website states that its international team provides 24/7 coverage in more than 99 languages, which is broader language coverage than several larger providers advertise. The company promotes its sites as hubs for scalable support. Transcom does not publish revenue or headcount on its homepage, so it is placed at the end of this list. Its multilingual capability suits pan-European programmes, but buyers should confirm the countries and sites that would serve their programme.
Key features
- Support in 99+ languages
- 24/7 coverage
- Multiple delivery sites
Pricing
Quote-based. Outsourcers do not publish rate cards; contracts are typically priced per productive hour, per full-time-equivalent agent, per transaction or on outcome-based terms, and depend on location, language and complexity.
Delivery footprint
24/7 coverage in 99+ languages.
- Languages
- 99+
- Ownership
- Private
Strengths
- Very broad language coverage
- 24/7 multilingual support
Limitations
- Publishes little financial data
- Smaller than the global leaders
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest call center outsourcing company?
TP, formerly Teleperformance, is the largest by revenue, with €10,209m in 2025 and teams in close to 100 countries. Concentrix is second, with fiscal 2025 revenue of US$9,825.8m. Foundever, which is privately held and does not publish revenue, says it has about 130,000 people in more than 45 countries.
How much does call center outsourcing cost?
Providers do not publish prices; contracts are quoted individually. They are usually priced per agent hour, per full-time-equivalent agent per month, per contact or transaction, or on outcome-based terms. Cost depends mainly on delivery location, language, skills, hours of coverage and compliance requirements, plus set-up and training fees.
What is the difference between onshore, nearshore and offshore outsourcing?
Onshore delivery uses agents in the client's own country, nearshore uses nearby countries in similar time zones, and offshore uses more distant, usually lower-cost locations such as India or the Philippines. Many providers combine all three, as IBEX does with its nearshore and offshore centres.
Is AI replacing call center outsourcing?
AI is changing the industry rather than replacing it so far. Several large providers reported flat or falling revenue in 2025, and Concentrix took a US$1,523.3m goodwill impairment, while TaskUs, Firstsource and IBEX grew by 15–20%. Providers increasingly sell AI agents and automation themselves, such as TP's 500-plus AI projects in 2025.
Which call center outsourcing companies are growing fastest?
Among providers that report revenue, Firstsource grew 19.7% in its fiscal year to March 2026, TaskUs 19.0% in 2025 and IBEX 15.4% in its fiscal year to June 2026. By contrast, TP grew 1.3% like-for-like, Concentrix 2.2% and TTEC's revenue fell 3.2% in 2025.
What should be in a call center outsourcing contract?
Contracts normally define service levels (answer speed, resolution and quality scores), pricing basis and volume commitments, staffing and training obligations, data-protection and security requirements, reporting, penalties and incentives, and exit terms. Buyers should also check the provider's financial position, delivery sites and any subcontracting.
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