Antenna structures in Montgomery County, North Carolina
At a glance
Montgomery County, North Carolina has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 24 of them marked constructed. That is the 69th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.51% of the state's 6,096. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1062221 near Troy at 127 m (415 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Montgomery County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 31 registrations, Montgomery County ranks 69th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 336. The average registered overall height here is 83 m, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 127 m, is about 53% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Montgomery County?
The most common filed structure type in Montgomery County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (35.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (7) and lattice tower (7). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 24 constructed, 4 canceled, 2 dismantled and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Montgomery County?
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC holds the most registrations in Montgomery County, with 5 of the 31. The next largest are Duke Energy Business Services, LLC (4), North Carolina State Highway Patrol (3) and American Towers LLC (2). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Montgomery County have registered structures?
Registrations in Montgomery County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Candor (8), Troy (6), Biscoe (4), Mt. Gilead (4) and Mount Gilead (4).
Every registration
All 31 structures in Montgomery County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy · 1062221 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Biscoe · 1270881 | 122 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Candor · 1326294 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Biscoe · 1006894 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Mt Gilead · 1008948 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Troy · 1003871 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Mt. Gilead · 1002331 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 8 | Mt. Gilead · 1290190 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Candor · 1226005 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Candor · 1254130 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Mt. Gilead · 1246595 | 93 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 12 | Candor · 1050012 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Mount Gilead · 1258628 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Seagrove · 1243629 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Biscoe · 1228373 | 83 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Star · 1254194 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 17 | Troy · 1220446 | 80 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 18 | Troy · 1290319 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Candor · 1209442 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Steeds · 1229446 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Troy · 1254154 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 22 | Mount Gilead · 1254440 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 23 | Mount Gilead · 1228299 | 73 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Mount Gilead · 1254335 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 25 | Candor · 1019849 | 71 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Candor · 1308741 | 71 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Uwharrie · 1010520 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Troy · 1228048 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Candor · 1322820 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 30 | Mt. Gilead · 1322430 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Biscoe · 1002394 | 38 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Montgomery County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 31 registered antenna structures in Montgomery County, North Carolina, 24 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Montgomery County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Montgomery County is registration 1062221, a guyed tower near Troy at 127 m (415 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Montgomery County?
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC holds the most registrations in Montgomery County (5), followed by Duke Energy Business Services, LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Montgomery County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 31 registrations), then guyed tower (7).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Montgomery County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/montgomery-county (data as of October 20, 2026).