Description
TIE Communications W-2260 32-Button Office Desk Phone PBX Key System
The TIE Communications W-2260 is a 32-button key system desk telephone designed for use with TIE PBX and key telephone systems. It features a large array of programmable line and feature buttons on a dark button panel, a standard handset with coiled cord, and a compact desktop footprint. This example was manufactured in December 1985 in Taiwan, per the bottom label.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: TIE Communications W-2260
- Type: Key System Desk Telephone
- Number of buttons: 32
- Housing color: Beige / Ivory
- Form factor: Desktop
- Manufacture date: December 1985
- Country of manufacture: Taiwan, Republic of China
- Includes: Handset with coiled cord
- Two connector ports visible on underside of base
- No line cords or documentation included
Applications
TIE Communications was a major supplier of key telephone systems and PBX equipment to business offices in the 1970s and 1980s. Key system phones like the W-2260 were used in small-to-medium offices where multiple users needed to share and monitor several outside lines simultaneously — each button on the phone corresponded to a line appearance or a speed-dial/feature key on the PBX. TIE's key systems were widely deployed in corporate, government, and institutional settings during this era, competing with AT&T, Rolm, and NEC offerings. Today, the W-2260 is sought by collectors of vintage office technology and by organizations maintaining legacy TIE key system installations that are still in service.
This TIE Communications W-2260 32-Button PBX Office Phone has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The beige housing shows normal yellowing and light surface wear consistent with age — this phone dates from December 1985 per the bottom label. The handset and coiled cord are present. The 32-button key panel and base show no obvious cracks or heavy damage. The phone has not been powered up or tested at our facility, but it was pulled from a working office environment where it was previously in use. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
TIE Communications |
Model: |
W-2260 |
MPN: |
W-2260 |
Type: |
Key System Desk Telephone |
SKU: |
28277 |
Number of Buttons: |
32 |
Form Factor: |
Desktop |
Color: |
Beige / Ivory |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Taiwan |
Manufacture Date: |
December 1985 |
Compatible With: |
TIE PBX Key Telephone Systems |
Handset Included: |
Yes |
Seller Notes: |
Phone only — handset and coiled cord included; no line cords or documentation |
Condition Notes: |
This TIE Communications W-2260 32-button PBX desk phone is in good used condition with age-appropriate yellowing and light surface wear. Not tested at our facility but pulled from a working environment. Handset and coiled cord included. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
