Antenna structures in Bristol County, Rhode Island
At a glance
Bristol County, Rhode Island has 8 FCC-registered antenna structures, 2 of them marked constructed. That is the 5th-largest count among the 5 Rhode Island counties with registrations, and 2.4% of the state's 328. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1012965 near Bristol at 40 m (130 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Bristol County compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
With 8 registrations, Bristol County ranks 5th of 5 counties in Rhode Island; Providence County leads the state with 133. The average registered overall height here is 39 m, about 24% below the Rhode Island average of 51 m. The tallest standing structure, at 40 m, is roughly in line with the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Bristol County?
The most common filed structure type in Bristol County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 3 registrations (37.5%). It is followed by pole (2) and tower (2). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 2 canceled, 2 constructed, 2 terminated, 1 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 Bristol County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Bristol County, with 2 of the 8. The next largest are GMR Holdings of NH, LLC (1), NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS SERVICES, INC. (1) and Nextel Communications of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc. (1). 6 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Bristol County have registered structures?
Registrations in Bristol County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Warren (3), Bristol (3) and Barrington (2).
Every registration
All 8 structures in Bristol County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren · 1015231 | 55 m | Oil rig | Terminated |
| 2 | Bristol · 1045805 | 50 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 3 | Bristol · 1058698 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 4 | Bristol · 1012965 | 40 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 5 | Warren · 1333321 | 40 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Barrington · 1287648 | 32 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Warren · 1272369 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Barrington · 1287646 | 18 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Bristol County, RI?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 8 registered antenna structures in Bristol County, Rhode Island, 2 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 Bristol County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Bristol County is registration 1012965, a pole near Bristol at 40 m (130 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Bristol County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Bristol County (2), followed by GMR Holdings of NH, LLC (1).
What kind of towers are in Bristol County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (3 of 8 registrations), then pole (2).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Bristol County, Rhode Island”, https://towercensus.com/towers/rhode-island/county/bristol-county (data as of October 13, 2026).