MTN \Number for life\" is \"Number for 3 months\"!"

I used a pay-as-you-go cell phone for work related calls, but I use it very infrequently. I was never told that I need to make a call every three months to keep the number active. I explained my situation in store (MTN Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria) and ASKED how to make sure I keep my number. I was told that if I have airtime on the phone, I will keep my number. This was a lie!<br> <br> This number has been sent to thousands of people and now MTN says it has been \recycled\" and that there is no way to get it back. How is that keeping my \"Number for life\"? Worst service I have ever received from a network provider in SA. I NEED this number to be reinstated, since I cannot reverse the communications which have my recycled number listed as my contact details. MTN needs to deliver what they promise!"