WHY THIS MATTERS:Charter Communications confirmed that it has hired Jindal, who adds more wireless and mobile firepower to the operator's ranks as it makes plans to release a mobile product next year and starts to dabble in 5G technology.
WHY THIS MATTERS:The financial impact of the loss of subs from high-priced traditional pay TV to cheaper, skinnier online bundles could be a $13 billion decline in affiliate fees over the decade.