Hyperscale generally describes very large operator-controlled computing campuses. Colocation facilities lease space, power, and connectivity to multiple customers. The distinction may affect size, tenant disclosure, and buildout patterns.
Labels are not a substitute for a site plan or permit. Verify the actual campus footprint and infrastructure.
What to verify locally: Learn which facts matter more than the marketing category.
Compare facility models
Use original public records whenever possible. A developer statement can explain an intent; an approval, permit, or utility filing is where enforceable details are more likely to appear.
Look beyond the label
Record the date, document title, agency, page number, and project address. That turns a claim into something another reader can check.
Evidence standard: this guide avoids treating a proposal as a completed project, and avoids treating a missing record as proof that no impact exists.