* Says signs data center service contract with China Telecom's Shanghai branch

* Says service contract between July 1, 2015 and Dec. 31, 2015 with total amount 2.5-2.6 billion yuan ($393.87-$409.63 million)

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Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3472 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting By Hong Kong and Singapore newsrooms)