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Antenna structures in Sumter County, South Carolina

At a glance

Sumter County, South Carolina has 127 FCC-registered antenna structures, 109 of them marked constructed. That is the 12th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 2.9% of the state's 4,407. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1059184 near Sumter at 364 m (1,193 ft).

Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.

Registered structures
127
Constructed
109
Avg height
74 m
Tallest standing
364 m

How does Sumter County compare with the rest of South Carolina?

With 127 registrations, Sumter County ranks 12th of 46 counties in South Carolina; Richland County leads the state with 257. The average registered overall height here is 74 m, roughly in line with the South Carolina average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 364 m, is about 4.9 times the county average.

What kinds of structures are registered in Sumter County?

The most common filed structure type in Sumter County is tower (code TOWER), with 44 registrations (34.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (24) and pole (20). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.

By registration status: 109 constructed, 11 granted (not yet constructed), 3 dismantled, 3 canceled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.

Who owns the towers in Sumter County?

FTC Communications holds the most registrations in Sumter County, with 31 of the 127. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (26), American Towers LLC (16) and Duke Energy Business Services, LLC (7). 25 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.

Which places in Sumter County have registered structures?

Registrations in Sumter County list 15 different city or place names. The most frequent are Sumter (76), Shaw Afb (24), Lynchburg (6), Wedgefield (5) and Rembert (3).

Every registration

All 127 structures in Sumter County, tallest first

#StructureHeightTypeStatus
1Sumter · 1059184364 mLattice towerConstructed
2Sumter · 1065075364 mTower (type not specified)Terminated
3Wedgefield · 1045488192 mUnspecified structureConstructed
4Sumter · 1044608183 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
5Sumter · 1059743183 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
6Sumter · 1243744152 mTower (type not specified)Granted (not yet constructed)
7Sumter · 1046873152 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
8Sumter · 1045370147 mGuyed towerConstructed
9Sumter · 1050842139 mGuyed towerConstructed
10Paxville · 1249151137 mTower (type not specified)Canceled
11Sumter · 1059174129 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
12Sumter (County) · 1201121128 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
13Sumter · 1045265123 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
14Sumter · 1222447122 mTower (type not specified)Canceled
15Sumter · 1238884122 mUnspecified structureConstructed
16Lynchburg · 1045500105 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
17Pinewood · 1044124104 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
18Pocalla Springs · 105925498 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
19Sumter · 100456497 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
20Sumter · 100887896 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
21Sumter · 103865696 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
22Sumter · 123444896 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
23Rembert · 123445396 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
24Sumter · 123457096 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
25Sumter · 123463096 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
26Sumter · 132603996 mLattice towerConstructed
27Rembert · 132971896 mLattice towerGranted (not yet constructed)
28Sumter · 132978296 mLattice towerGranted (not yet constructed)
29Wedgefield · 133112596 mLattice towerGranted (not yet constructed)
30Pinewood · 124864594 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
31Sumter · 125680394 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
32Dalzell · 126689394 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
33Sumter · 127504694 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
34Maysville · 127598494 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
35Wedgefield · 100219594 mGuyed towerConstructed
36Sumter · 125199794 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
37Gable · 121721094 mGuyed towerConstructed
38Turbeville · 105684893 mGuyed towerConstructed
39Mayesville · 105684993 mGuyed towerConstructed
40Sumter · 102083393 mGuyed towerConstructed
41Sumter · 104411891 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
42Sumter · 125719991 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
43Lynchburg · 130558891 mLattice towerConstructed
44Sumter · 131744591 mLattice towerConstructed
45Lynchburg · 131915091 mLattice towerConstructed
46Rembert · 102719088 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
47Sumter · 123435988 mGuyed towerGranted (not yet constructed)
48Sumter · 133284486 mLattice towerGranted (not yet constructed)
49Sumter · 104472684 mUnspecified structureDismantled
50Turbeville · 103833081 mMastConstructed
51Wedgefield · 125044179 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
52Sumter · 120068079 mLattice towerConstructed
53Lynchburg · 121708879 mLattice towerConstructed
54Lynchburg · 122242179 mLattice towerConstructed
55Wedgefield · 123028479 mLattice towerConstructed
56Sumter · 129322279 mLattice towerConstructed
57Lynchburg · 132755179 mLattice towerGranted (not yet constructed)
58Sumter · 106479878 mLattice towerConstructed
59Sumter · 106276078 mLattice towerConstructed
60Sumter · 104764977 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
61Sumter · 106411877 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
62Sumter · 106411977 mTower (type not specified)Dismantled
63Sumter · 106412077 mAntenna tower array (tower 3 of 3)Dismantled
64Sumter · 122691177 mLattice towerConstructed
65Sumter · 120895577 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
66Sumter · 129490376 mMonopoleConstructed
67Sumter · 130793576 mMonopoleConstructed
68Sumter · 131129776 mMonopoleConstructed
69Sumter · 131543276 mLattice towerConstructed
70Sumter · 132027876 mMonopoleConstructed
71Sumter · 105777074 mLattice towerConstructed
72Sumter · 105482773 mLattice towerConstructed
73Sumter · 131142571 mLattice towerConstructed
74Sumter · 105222067 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
75Sumter · 120056361 mTower (type not specified)Canceled
76Sumter · 125335561 mGuyed towerConstructed
77Sumter · 129596361 mMonopoleConstructed
78Sumter · 130064961 mMonopoleConstructed
79Sumter · 130361561 mMonopoleConstructed
80Sumter · 133413961 mLattice towerGranted (not yet constructed)
81Sumter · 125902261 mTower (type not specified)Granted (not yet constructed)
82Sumter · 104728560 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
83Sumter · 120638560 mTower (type not specified)Granted (not yet constructed)
84Shaw Afb · 133414058 mLattice towerGranted (not yet constructed)
85Sumter · 130206958 mMonopoleConstructed
86Sumter · 120370157 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
87Sumter · 131495755 mMonopoleConstructed
88Dalzell · 122233955 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
89Sumter · 106327752 mGuyed towerConstructed
90Sumter · 130170352 mMonopoleConstructed
91Sumter · 120059251 mMonopoleConstructed
92Sumter · 126235745 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
93Sumter · 125683139 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
94Sumter · 124037838 mMonopoleConstructed
95Sumter · 132769638 mMonopoleConstructed
96Sumter · 133075038 mMonopoleConstructed
97Sumter · 133081038 mMonopoleConstructed
98Sumter · 133171538 mMonopoleConstructed
99Sumter · 125832737 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
100Sumter · 125165934 mMonopoleConstructed
101Sumter · 132027730 mMonopoleConstructed
102Sumter · 120272615 mUtility poleConstructed
103Shaw Afb · 131788811 mPoleConstructed
104Shaw Afb · 131788911 mUtility poleConstructed
105Shaw Afb · 131789111 mUtility poleConstructed
106Shaw Afb · 131789211 mPoleConstructed
107Shaw Afb · 131811011 mUtility poleConstructed
108Shaw Afb · 131820511 mPoleConstructed
109Shaw Afb · 131821811 mUtility poleConstructed
110Shaw Afb · 131858511 mUtility poleConstructed
111Shaw Afb · 132035711 mPoleConstructed
112Sumter · 132035911 mPoleConstructed
113Shaw Afb · 132037611 mPoleConstructed
114Shaw Afb · 132037911 mPoleConstructed
115Shaw Afb · 132042911 mPoleConstructed
116Shaw Afb · 132043011 mPoleConstructed
117Shaw Afb · 132175611 mPoleConstructed
118Shaw Afb · 132175711 mPoleConstructed
119Shaw Afb · 132175811 mPoleConstructed
120Shaw Afb · 132175911 mPoleConstructed
121Shaw Afb · 132042011 mPoleConstructed
122Shaw Afb · 132035611 mPoleConstructed
123Sycamore St · 132037511 mPoleConstructed
124Shaw Afb · 132038211 mPoleConstructed
125Shaw Afb · 132038311 mPoleConstructed
126Shaw Afb · 132038711 mPoleConstructed
127Shaw Afb · 132035811 mPoleConstructed

Frequently asked questions

How many cell towers are in Sumter County, SC?

The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 127 registered antenna structures in Sumter County, South Carolina, 109 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 Sumter County?

The tallest constructed registered structure in Sumter County is registration 1059184, a lattice tower near Sumter at 364 m (1,193 ft) overall height.

Who owns the most towers in Sumter County?

FTC Communications holds the most registrations in Sumter County (31), followed by Cellco Partnership (26).

What kind of towers are in Sumter County?

Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (44 of 127 registrations), then lattice tower (24).

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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 Sumter County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/county/sumter-county (data as of October 20, 2026).