Skyways
United Kingdom
Source: OpenStreetMap
Skyways is a mapped data center in United Kingdom, operated by Verizon Communications Inc.. DataCentersExposed has documented a 32,720 sq ft footprint and 1 environmental-permit record at this site. It runs on United Kingdom's grid, which was 36% fossil-fuelled at 217 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Jun 14, 2026
Overview
source: linkSkyways is a mapped data center in the United Kingdom, operated by Verizon Communications Inc. Public records list a footprint of 32,720 square feet and note it as a Verizon data center. Ownership above Verizon Communications Inc. is not detailed in available records.
Operator chain
- Ultimate parentVerizon Communications Inc.
- Files asVerizon Communications Inc.
- This facilitySkyways
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatNational grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: United Kingdom data centers.
In the news
source: Google News (local + English)- Consumer Tech (Oct 5-9): SpaceX Expands Wireless Ambitions, Amazon Cuts Jobs, OpenAI Reports Lower Revenue & MoreTradingView· Oct 10, 2026
- SpaceX stock rises with data center overhaul, budding UK defense deal in focusYahoo Finance· Sep 10, 2026
- HFCL Brings OptiQ AI™ Optical Connectivity Portfolio to the UK's AI Data Centre BuildoutYahoo Finance· Sep 9, 2026
- Europe Hyperscale Data Center Market Outlook & Forecast 2026-2031 | AI and Cloud Adoption Accelerate Europe's Data Center ExpansionYahoo Finance· Aug 31, 2026
- Bain Capital, Tillman Global invest $1.5bn in Eaton Fiber to support Verizon's fiber pushData Center Dynamics· Jul 29, 2026
- National Grid (LSE:NG) Is Putting $1.75 Billion Into U.S. Data Center PowerYahoo Finance· Jul 3, 2026
Environmental permits
source: Permit register- VERIZON UK LIMITEDEPR/NP3524SKEPR permit · holder "VERIZON UK LIMITED" · Hounslow · MCP · within ~2 km of the mapped site