Iphone 4 - will use damge the phone?

I just bought an iPhone 4 yesterday, from a UK based 3 store on a contract with 5000mins talk time and 15GB+ internet (personal hotspot usage included).
I rang the 3 mobile support line this morning (about something else) - and they inform me that if the phone is used at this level (i.e. all the calls and internet used) then the phone will be damaged by the excessive use - and since the warranty is only for 1 year - then it is likely to fail before the 2 years contract has expired.
Does anyone have any opions on whether use will cause the phone to fail?
Any experience on whether the iPhone 4 is able to stand up to heavy useage?
Thanks
K.J.Smith

That's absolutely ridiculous! You cannot "overuse" an iPhone. Whoever told you that should be fired.

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