Skyhook

Specialized location technology provider serving device manufacturers and enterprise applications

Skyhook is a location technology and positioning company that provides precise location intelligence using a hybrid approach combining Wi-Fi access points, cell towers, and GPS signals. The company operates a comprehensive global database of Wi-Fi networks and cell towers that enables accurate device positioning even in GPS-challenged environments like urban canyons and indoor spaces. Originally founded as an independent company, Skyhook was acquired by Liberty Broadband in 2014 and continues to operate as a subsidiary, providing location services to mobile device manufacturers, app developers, and enterprises. Skyhook's technology serves as a critical infrastructure component in the location-based services ecosystem, enabling applications ranging from mobile advertising and marketing to asset tracking and fraud prevention. The company's positioning technology is embedded in hundreds of millions of devices worldwide and provides location context that powers various AdTech use cases including geo-targeting, location-based attribution, and audience segmentation. Skyhook maintains its position as a specialized location intelligence provider, competing with both large platform providers and other independent location technology companies. As a subsidiary of Liberty Broadband, Skyhook continues to develop and maintain its location technology platform while serving enterprise clients, device manufacturers, and application developers who require precise, privacy-conscious location data. The company's solutions are particularly valued in scenarios where GPS alone is insufficient or unavailable, making it an important enabler for location-based advertising, analytics, and contextual marketing applications.