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It was natural evolution for Siemens to become involved in all aspects of electrical design and manufacture, including telephony. Just prior to World War II, they were responsible for producing 1\/12 of the world's electrical goods. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday Siemens employs over 450,000 people in 190 countries and they are one of the largest cellular phone manufacturers in the world. The Siemens 366 Wall Phone was used extensively during the 1940s and 50s. This particular phone is fully compatible with the North American phone system and is in full working condition. 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