Antenna structures in Newport County, Rhode Island
At a glance
Newport County, Rhode Island has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them marked constructed. That is the 4th-largest count among the 5 Rhode Island counties with registrations, and 6.1% of the state's 328. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1023324 near Tiverton at 305 m (1,001 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Newport County compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
With 20 registrations, Newport County ranks 4th of 5 counties in Rhode Island; Providence County leads the state with 133. The average registered overall height here is 56 m, about 10% above the Rhode Island average of 51 m. The tallest standing structure, at 305 m, is about 5.4 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Newport County?
The most common filed structure type in Newport County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (40%). It is followed by pole (4) and lattice tower (3). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 15 constructed, 3 terminated, 1 canceled and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Newport County?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS SERVICES, INC. holds the most registrations in Newport County, with 3 of the 20. The next largest are Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (2), SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC (2) and American Towers LLC (1). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Newport County have registered structures?
Registrations in Newport County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Middletown (9), Portsmouth (5), Tiverton (2), Newport (2) and Little Compton (1).
Every registration
All 20 structures in Newport County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiverton · 1023324 | 305 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Newport · 1023410 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Portsmouth · 1239108 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Little Compton · 1252287 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Portsmouth · 1023409 | 60 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Portsmouth · 1257449 | 56 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 7 | Tiverton · 1036369 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 8 | Middletown · 1232602 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Middletown · 1282525 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Middletown · 1002763 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Portsmouth · 1015230 | 40 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 12 | Middletown · 1292627 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Middletown · 1238541 | 37 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 14 | Middletown · 1012966 | 34 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 15 | Portsmouth · 1322830 | 32 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Newport · 1269806 | 32 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 17 | Middletown · 1241249 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Middletown · 1294462 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Middletown · 1022069 | 20 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Melville · 1284916 | 9 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Newport County, RI?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 20 registered antenna structures in Newport County, Rhode Island, 15 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 Newport County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Newport County is registration 1023324, a guyed tower near Tiverton at 305 m (1,001 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Newport County?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS SERVICES, INC. holds the most registrations in Newport County (3), followed by Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Newport County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 20 registrations), then pole (4).
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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 Newport County, Rhode Island”, https://towercensus.com/towers/rhode-island/county/newport-county (data as of October 13, 2026).