https://business.forums.bt.com/t5/Phone-line/Move-landline-number-from-business-account-to-a-domestic-account/m-p/96894#M4975 <P>Yes&nbsp; your father can usually move from a BT Business line to a residential contract and keep the original number, provided the line is still active and within the same local exchange. BT allows number transfers (called “number porting”) between business and residential services, and if he qualifies for BT Home Essentials, he could save significantly compared to business tariffs.</P> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:30:18 GMT ronald59pepper 2026-08-19T09:30:18Z https://business.forums.bt.com/t5/Phone-line/Move-landline-number-from-business-account-to-a-domestic-account/m-p/96893#M4974 <P>We have a BT line taken out late 70's as a business line, still active.</P><P>Father been retired for many years,&nbsp; can he move to a domestic home telephone contract and keep the original number?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>On benifits that would qualify him for BT Home essentials saving a considerable amount a month compared to business contract costs.</P> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:07:32 GMT https://business.forums.bt.com/t5/Phone-line/Move-landline-number-from-business-account-to-a-domestic-account/m-p/96893#M4974 Humberdale 2026-08-18T14:07:32Z https://business.forums.bt.com/t5/Phone-line/Move-landline-number-from-business-account-to-a-domestic-account/m-p/96894#M4975 <P>Yes&nbsp; your father can usually move from a BT Business line to a residential contract and keep the original number, provided the line is still active and within the same local exchange. BT allows number transfers (called “number porting”) between business and residential services, and if he qualifies for BT Home Essentials, he could save significantly compared to business tariffs.</P> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:30:18 GMT https://business.forums.bt.com/t5/Phone-line/Move-landline-number-from-business-account-to-a-domestic-account/m-p/96894#M4975 ronald59pepper 2026-08-19T09:30:18Z