Obviously lying. Even is MS did know something high level that info wouldn't be passed down to every low paid dude maning a helpdesk phone.
With Plus Sony have already shown the approach they're taking, at least for the foreseeable future, which is to keep the online gaming free and use more of a loyalty customer approach with something like Plus vs Live.
With 360 so dominant in the more online centric US I doubt Sony will change tack anytime soon, either. They need differences to 360 desperately in US.
I'd also note they've indicated PSN will be profitable early this year, which would indicate that Plus coupled no doubt with Home transactions, etc. and PSN game sales will tip the scales for PSN costs - again, that would imply Sony are unlikely to charge for online anytime soon.
At most, I could see Sony maybe trying for a premium online package, with say cross-game chat plus some other stuff, but keeping current online support free.
Try to be reasonable... its easier than you think...
