Siemens and Halske Fg tist 269b with charge counter

Based on the W 48 model, the Fg tist 269b featured a charge counter, which the post office offered as a new service due to the recently introduced direct dialing for long-distance calls. The casing was made of black or ivory Bakelite. These telephones were primarily used in offices, as basic and call charges exceeded the budget of most private households.