The number of over-the-air television stations in the U.S. will be reduced because:

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Some television broadcasters are opting to return their spectrum to the FCC in a "reverse auction," where they are compensated for relinquishing their rights to broadcast over certain frequencies. This process is part of a broader strategy to repurpose broadcast spectrum for other uses, such as providing more bandwidth for mobile internet services.

The Number of Over-The-Air Television Stations in the U