Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Employee Stock Option
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Stock [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Director
Director [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total shares authorized for issuance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Expiration period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Proceeds from stock options exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Options, outstanding, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Weighted average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Vested and expected to vest, outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Weighted average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options
Unrecognized compensation cost, recognition period
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Fair value of restricted stock awards vested in period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted shares
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Number of directors resigned
Number of Directors Resigned
Number of Directors Resigned
Accelerated vesting, number (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Vesting, Number of Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Vesting, Number of Directors
Number of board of directors
Number of Board of Directors
Number of Board of Directors
Shares outstanding for directors (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Shares granted to directors that resigned (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Plan modification, incremental compensation cost
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Plan Modification, Incremental Compensation Cost
Accelerated compensation cost
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Compensation Cost
Accrued bonuses
Accrued Bonuses
Maximum employee subscription rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Maximum amount per employee
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Maximum Amount Per Employee
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Maximum Amount Per Employee
Maximum number of shares per employee (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Number of Shares Per Employee
Purchase price of common stock, percent
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent
Proceeds from stock plans
Proceeds from Stock Plans
Allocated share-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Issuance of stock through employee stock purchase plan (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net loss
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Change in fair value of derivative assets and liabilities
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Reduction in the value of long-lived assets and inventory
Asset Impairment Charges And Inventory Write Down
Asset Impairment Charges And Inventory Write Down.
Provision for bad debts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Noncash interest and accretion expense
Non Cash Interest Expense Cash Flow
Non Cash Interest Expense Cash Flow
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Change in fair value related to equity issuance
Fair Value Adjustment of Warrants
Noncash expense related to legal settlement
Noncash Expense Related to Legal Settlement
Noncash Expense Related to Legal Settlement
Reversal of uncertain tax position
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions
Revision to contract termination charge
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination
Unrealized foreign currency loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Payables to affiliates
Increase (Decrease) in Due to Affiliates
Other non-current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Second-generation network costs (including interest)
Payments for Construction in Process
Property and equipment additions
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchase of intangible assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Investment in businesses
Payments For (Proceeds From) Investments In Businesses
Payments For (Proceeds From) Investments In Businesses
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Principal payments of the Facility Agreement
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Net proceeds from common stock offering
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Proceeds from Thermo Common Stock Purchase Agreement
Proceeds from Other Equity
Payment of debt restructuring fee
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs
Payments for financing costs
Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs
Proceeds from issuance of stock to Terrapin
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and exercise of options and warrants
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted cash (See Note 5 for further discussion on restrictions)
Restricted Cash
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for:
Cash Paid For [Abstract]
Cash Paid For [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Increase in capitalized accrued interest for second-generation network costs
Capitalized Interest Costs, Including Allowance for Funds Used During Construction
Increase in accrued second-generation network costs
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Capitalized accretion of debt discount and amortization of prepaid financing costs
Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction
Issuance of common stock for legal settlement
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Settlement
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Settlement
Principal amount of debt converted into common stock
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount
Reduction of debt discount and issuance costs due to note conversions
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Fair value of common stock issued upon conversion of debt
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities, Net of Adjustments
Reduction in derivative liability due to conversion of debt
Reduction Of Derivative Liability Arising From Settlement Of Debt
Reduction Of Derivative Liability Arising From Settlement Of Debt
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts and Notes Receivable
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Gain/Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset Retirement Obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation [Policy Text Block]
Warranty Expense
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development Expenses
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Expenses
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible and Other Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Assets
Other Assets Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Assets Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued, Implemented and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Embedded Derivatives
Derivatives, Embedded Derivatives [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Table Text Block]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities Disclosure Text Block [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for accrued expenses that are classified as current and other liabilities that are classified as noncurrent at the end of the reporting period.
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Projected benefit obligation, end of year
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid
Fair value of plan assets, end of year
Funded status, end of year-net liability
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Service revenue
Service [Member]
Subscriber Equipment
Product [Member]
IGO
IGO [Member]
IGO [Member]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Retained deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Contract with customer, assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Contract with customer, impairment losses on receivables
Contract with Customer, Asset, Credit Loss Expense
Capitalized contract costs, amortization period
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Period
Capitalized contract cost, amortization on previously capitalized costs
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
Contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability
Contract with customer, revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
REVENUE
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
8.00% Convertible Senior Notes Issued in 2013
Convertible Eight Point Zero Percent Senior Notes Issued Twenty Thirteen [Member]
8.00% Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes, Issued 2013 [Member]
Loan Agreement with Thermo
Subordinated Debt [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Thermo
Thermo Capital Partners LLC [Member]
Thermo Capital Partners, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion price per share of common stock (USD per share)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Maturity period after full repayment of debt
Debt Instrument, Maturity Period, After Full Repayment Of Another Debt
Debt Instrument, Maturity Period, After Full Repayment Of Another Debt
Outstanding interest
Interest Payable
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Costs to obtain a contract
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Net periodic benefit cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Total net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
STOCK COMPENSATION
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Funded status recognized in other non-current liabilities
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Net actuarial loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax
Net amount recognized in retained deficit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Retained Deficit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Retained Deficit
Expected amortization of net actuarial loss in 2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Gain (Loss), Next Fiscal Year
Expected amortization of prior service costs in 2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Next Fiscal Year
Expected amortization of transition obligations in 2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Transition Asset (Obligation), Next Fiscal Year
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest rate cap
Interest Rate Cap [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Six-month LIBOR Rate
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of Interest rate cap agreements (in contracts)
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Interest rate cap agreements period
Derivative, Remaining Maturity
Base rate to be cap
Derivative, Cap Interest Rate
Interest on outstanding amounts on the Facility Agreement
Debt Instrument Interest Base Rate
Debt Instrument Interest Base Rate
Debt instrument, basis spread reduction on variable rate
Debt Instrument Basis Spread Reduction On Variable Rate
Debt Instrument Basis Spread Reduction On Variable Rate
Fee for interest rate cap agreements
Fee For Interest Rate Cap Agreements
Fee for interest rate cap agreements.
Derivative asset, current
Derivative Asset, Current
Schedule of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Table]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Assumptions used to value employees' stock purchase rights:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate (in percentage)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected term of options (in months)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Volatility (in percentage)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Weighted average grant-date fair value per share (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Supplemental Consolidating Balance Sheet
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Operations
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Defined benefit pension plan liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Net foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of the Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of U.S. and Foreign Components of Income (Loss) Before Taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the Components of Net Deferred Income Tax Assets
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Actual Provision for Income Taxes to the Statutory U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Canada
CANADA
Europe
Europe [Member]
Central and South America
Latin America [Member]
Other
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total long-lived assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Debt Conversion [Table]
Debt Conversion [Table]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Principal Amount Converted
Shares of Voting Common Stock Issued (in shares)
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
(Gain)/Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term prepaid licenses and royalties
Licensing and Royalty Agreement Payments Receivable
Licensing and Royalty Agreement Payments Receivable
Business economic loss claim receivable (see Note 9 for further discussion)
Insurance Settlements Receivable
International tax receivables
Income Taxes Receivable
Investments in businesses
Equity Method Investments
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
(Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
(Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
(Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net:
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets measured at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total Losses
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Single Customer Contract
Single Customer Contract [Member]
Single Customer Contract [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue remaining performance obligation, percentage
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Intangible assets not subject to amortization
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Marketing, general and administrative expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Other
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Series A Preferred Stock
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Nonvoting Common Stock
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash, Current
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,382 and $3,610, respectively
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Intangible and other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $7,930 and $7,314, respectively
Intangible Assets And Other Assets Noncurrent
Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Also includes Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of other noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations.
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued contract termination charge
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Payables to affiliates
Due to Related Parties, Current
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability, Current
Deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, less current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Employee benefit obligations
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 8 and 9)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common Stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of Accrued Expenses
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in the Warranty Reserve Accrual
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Non-current Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Public Stock Offering
Public Stock Offering [Member]
Public Stock Offering [Member]
Over-Allotment Option
Over-Allotment Option [Member]
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares)
Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction
Price per share (in dollars per share)
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share
Sale of stock, consideration received on transaction
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction
Consideration received on transaction, percentage
Sale of Stock, Net Proceeds from Sale of Stock Percentage
Sale of Stock, Net Proceeds from Sale of Stock Percentage
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited or expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)
Exercisable at December 31, 2018 (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited or expired (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, ending (USD per share)
Exercisable at December 31, 2018 (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
PENSIONS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Voting Common Stock
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,382 and $3,610, respectively
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Preferred stock, par value (USD per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (USD per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Accrued expenses:
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Accrued compensation and benefits
Accrued Compensation And Benefits Excluding Taxes Current
Accrued Compensation and Benefits, Excluding Taxes, Current
Accrued property and other taxes
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Accrued customer liabilities and deposits
Customer Advances and Deposits
Accrued professional and other service provider fees
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Accrued commissions
Accrued Sales Commission, Current
Accrued telecommunications expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued satellite and ground costs
Accrued Contract Cost
Contract-related amounts legally owed for which no invoice has been received.
Accrued inventory
Accrued Inventory In Transit, Current
Accrued Inventory In Transit, Current
Accrued asset purchase (See Note 8 for further discussion)
Accrued Asset Purchase
Accrued Asset Purchase
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Expenses
Other Accrued Expenses
Total accrued expenses
Summary of activity in the warranty reserve account:
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Provision
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Utilization
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Balance at end of period
Non-current liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Asset retirement obligation
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent
Deferred rent and other deferred expense
Deferred And Accrued Rents Noncurrent
Deferred And Accrued Rents, Noncurrent
Capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Liability related to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana
Due To Third Party Payors
Aggregate estimated amount of potential future obligations owed to the State of Louisiana in accordance with the Company's Cooperative Endeavor Agreement.
Foreign tax contingencies
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Total other non-current liabilities
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Impact of ASC 606
Legacy GAAP
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member]
Intangibles and other assets, net
Deferred revenue, current and long-term
Retained earnings (deficit)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Settlement agreement, value of shares available for sale
Settlement Agreement, Shares Available For Sale, Value
Settlement Agreement, Shares Available For Sale
Settlement agreement, percent of ownership
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Percentage of Ownership
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Percentage of Ownership
Number of directors to be elected by plurality
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Number of Board of Directors
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Number of Board of Directors
Total number of directors
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Total Number of Board of Directors
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Total Number of Board of Directors
Number of directors resigned
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Number of Directors Resigned.
Loss COntingency, Settlement Agreement, Number of Directors Resigned
Related party transaction threshold
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Related Party Transaction Threshold
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Related Party Transaction Threshold
NUmber of minority directors
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Number of Minority Directors
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Number of Minority Directors
Number of independent directors
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Number of Independent Directors
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Number of Independent Directors
Transaction amount that need board approval
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Transaction that Need Board Approval, Amount
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Transaction that Need Board Approval, Amount
Number of members of strategic review committee needed
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Number Of Members Of Strategic Review Committee
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Number Of Members Of Strategic Review Committee
Period for conversion following triggering event
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Period For Conversion Following Triggering Events
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Period For Conversion Following Triggering Events
Percent of debt refinanced under conversion triggering event
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Conversion Triggering, Percent Of Debt Refinanced
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Conversion Triggering, Percent Of Debt Refinanced
Extension of debt maturity in conversion triggering event
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Conversion Triggering, Extension Of Debt Maturity
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Conversion Triggering, Extension Of Debt Maturity
Refinanced debt amount for conversion triggering event
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Conversion Triggering, Refinancing Amount With A Minimum Two Year Extension
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Conversion Triggering, Refinancing Amount With A Minimum Two Year Extension
Amortization holiday minimum period for conversion triggering event
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Conversion Triggering, Amortization Holiday Minimum Period
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Conversion Triggering, Amortization Holiday Minimum Period
Retention limit
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Retention Limit
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Retention Limit
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
United States equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, US [Member]
International equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, Non-US [Member]
Fixed income securities
Defined Benefit Plan, Debt Security [Member]
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Other [Member]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Domain]
Purchased products, including subscriber equipment devices
Purchased Products, Subscriber Equipment Devices [Member]
Purchased Products, Subscriber Equipment Devices [Member]
Ground infrastructure assets
Ground Infrastructure Assets [Member]
Ground Infrastructure Assets [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Space component
Space Component [Member]
Space Component [Member]
Ground component
Ground Component [Member]
Ground Component [Member]
Software, Facilities and Equipment
Software, Facilities, and Equipment [Member]
Software, Facilities, and Equipment [Member]
Building
Building [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Provision, net of recoveries
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Provision Net Of Recoveries
Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected), net of recoveries.
Write-offs and other adjustments
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Write-offs
Balance at end of period
Inventory
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Write-down of inventory
Inventory Write-down
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful life (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Deferred Financing Costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net [Abstract]
Deferred financing costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Foreign currency transaction loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Asset Retirement Obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract]
Asset retirement obligation
Warranty Expense
Standard Product Warranty Disclosure [Abstract]
Warranty term (in days)
Standard Product Warranty Period
Standard Product Warranty, Period.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and Development Expense [Abstract]
Research and development expense
Research and Development Expense
Advertising Expenses
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Income (loss) per common share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Shares excluded from computation and reporting of earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Stock Price Volatility
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]
Risk-Free Interest Rate
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]
Note Conversion Price
Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member]
Discount Rate
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Market Price of Common Stock
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member]
Compound embedded derivative with 2013 8.00% Notes
Compound Embedded Conversion Option With Eight Point Zero Percent Notes Issued In Twenty Thirteen [Member]
Compound Embedded Conversion Option with 8.0% Notes Issued In 2013 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability, measurement input (in percentage)
Derivative Liability, Measurement Input
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Derivative adjustment related to conversions
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements
Unrealized gain, included in derivative gain (loss)
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Balance at end of period
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Thales Alenia Space
Thales Alenia Space [Member]
Thales Alenia Space [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of satellites (in satellites)
Number Of Satellites
Number of Satellites
Contract termination, damages awarded
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value
Contract termination charge
Loss on Contract Termination
Gain on legal settlement
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Loss contingency accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
Contributions to employee benefits plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Benefit obligation assumptions:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate (in percentage)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Net periodic benefit cost assumptions:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate (in percentage)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected rate of return on plan assets (in percentage)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Reconciliation of Projected Benefit Obligation, Plan Assets and the Funded Status of Company's Defined Benefit Plan
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Calculate Benefit Obligation and Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Plan Asset Allocations
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the fair value of defined benefit plan assets.
Schedule of Future Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Prior to 2026
Prior To 2026 [Member]
Prior To 2026 [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards, percentage expiring prior to 2026 (less than)
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Percentage Expiring
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Percentage Expiring
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Tax liability
Accrued Income Taxes
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Undistributed earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Number of derivatives held
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Share price percentage decrease
Share Price, Percentage Decrease
Share Price, Percentage Decrease
Stock issuance, settlement period upon conversion and automatic conversion
Stock Issuance, Settlement Period Upon Conversion And Automatic Conversion
Stock Issuance, Settlement Period Upon Conversion And Automatic Conversion
Debt conversion amount
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Property and equipment additions
Procurement costs
Payments to Acquire Machinery and Equipment, Procurement Costs
Payments to Acquire Machinery and Equipment, Procurement Costs
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Facility Agreement
Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Member]
Principal Amount
Long Term Debt Principal Amount [Abstract]
Total Debt
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Less: Current Portion
Debt Instrument Face Amount Current
Debt Instrument Face Amount Current
Long-Term Debt
Debt Instruments Face Amount Noncurrent
Debt Instruments Face Amount Noncurrent
Unamortized Discount and Deferred Financing Costs
Unamortized Discount and Deferred Financing Costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Less: Current Portion
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Current
Noncurrent Unamortized Discount and Deferred Financing Costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Noncurrent
Carrying Value
Long Term Debt Carrying Value [Abstract]
Total Debt
Long-term Debt
Less: Current Portion
Long-Term Debt
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Benefit payments expected to be paid during the following fiscal years:
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Next Twelve Months
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
2024 - 2028
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Expected future employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable Legal Entities
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Elimination
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Parent Company
Parent Company [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Intercompany receivables
Due from Affiliate, Current
Intercompany notes receivable
Due from Affiliate, Noncurrent
Investment in subsidiaries
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Intercompany payables
Due to Affiliate, Current
Intercompany notes payable
Due to Affiliate, Noncurrent
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Domestic Subsidiaries
Domestic Subsidiaries [Member]
Domestic Subsidiaries [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Thermo Capital Partners LLC
Interest above LIBOR rate (percentage)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Interest rate increase (percentage)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Percentage of guarantee provided by French export credit agency to lending syndicate
Percentage Of Guarantee Provided By French Export Credit Agency To Lending Syndicate
Percentage of guarantee provided by French export credit agency to lending syndicate.
Percentage of equity pledged as collateral
Percentage Of Capital Stock Pledged As Collateral
Percentage of Capital Stock Pledged as Collateral
Maximum capital expenditures
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Capital Expenditures Per Year
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Capital Expenditures Per Year
Limit of capital expenditures per terms of agreement
Capital Expenditures Per Terms of Agreement, Limit
Capital Expenditures Per Terms of Agreement, Limit
Limit of capital expenditures per terms of agreement as a percentage of equity proceeds (percentage)
Capital Expenditures Per Terms of Agreement, Percentage of Equity Proceeds
Capital Expenditures Per Terms of Agreement, Percentage of Equity Proceeds
Minimum liquidity
Debt Instrument Covenant Minimum Liquidity
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Liquidity.
Minimum EBITDA, final period
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA, Final Period
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA, Final Period
Minimum debt service coverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Maximum net debt to adjusted consolidated EBITDA
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Net Debt To Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Net Debt To Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA
Minimum net debt to adjusted consolidated EBITDA, in 2022
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Net Debt To Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Net Debt To Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA
Number of semi-annual measurement periods
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Number Of Semi-Annual Measurement Periods
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Number Of Semi-Annual Measurement Periods
Minimum interest coverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio
Maximum interest coverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Interest Coverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Interest Coverage Ratio
Amount available to be drawn
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, beginning balance (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Nonvested, ending balance (in shares)
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Nonvested, beginning (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (USD per share)
Vested (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested, ending (USD per share)
Income Statement [Abstract]
Subscriber equipment sales
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Total revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Operating expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of goods and services
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Cost of subscriber equipment sales - reduction in the value of inventory
Marketing, general and administrative
Reduction in the value of long-lived assets
Revision to contract termination charge
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Loss from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain on equity issuance
Interest income and expense, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Derivative gain (loss)
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Gain on legal settlement
Other
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other income (expense)
Loss before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net loss
Loss per common share:
Basic (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Summary of Gross Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Assets
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]
INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities [Member]
PENSION PLANS:
Plan Assets and Investment Policies and Strategies
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Target allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage
Asset allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Actual Allocation, Percentage
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Developed technology
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Regulatory authorizations
Regulatory Authorizations [Member]
Regulatory Authorizations [Member]
Trade name
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Estimated annual amortization in 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Estimated annual amortization in 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Estimated annual amortization in 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated annual amortization in 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Estimated annual amortization in 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Estimated annual amortization, thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Risk-free interest rate, minimum (in percentage)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum
Risk-free interest rate, maximum (in percentage)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum
Expected term of options (in years)
Weighted average grant-date fair value per share (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Business Economic Loss Claim
Business Economic Loss Claim [Member]
Business Economic Loss Claim [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Litigation settlement, amount awarded
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party
Proceeds from legal settlements
Proceeds from Legal Settlements
Litigation settlement interest
Litigation Settlement Interest
Accumulated minimum pension liability adjustment
Accumulated net foreign currency translation adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis]
Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis]
Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain]
Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain]
Agreement One
Agreement One [Member]
Agreement One [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cost of reimbursement expense
Reimbursement Costs
Reimbursement Costs
Relocation expenses
Business Exit Costs
Capital expenditures
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Capitalized Interest
Capitalized Interest Table Text Block [Table Text Block]
Capitalized Interest Table [Text Block]
Depreciation Expense
Schedule Of Depreciation Expense Table Text Block [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Depreciation Expense [Table Text Block]
Amortization Expense
Schedule Of Amortization Expenses [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Amortization Expenses [Table Text Block]
Company's Information Long-lived Assets by Geographic Area
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total
Long-term Debt, Gross
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Net cash provided by operating activities:
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Second-generation network costs (including interest)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Retained Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Debt Conversion Description [Axis]
Debt Conversion Description [Axis]
Debt Conversion, Name [Domain]
Debt Conversion, Name [Domain]
Conversions of 8.00% Notes, Issued in 2013
Conversions Of 8 Percent Notes Issued In 2013 [Member]
Conversions of 8.00% Notes [Member]
Terrapin
Terrapin [Member]
Terrapin [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Balance, beginning
Net issuance of restricted stock awards and recognition of stock-based compensation (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Net issuance of restricted stock awards and recognition of stock-based compensation
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Contribution of services
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Issuance of stock for employee stock option exercises (in shares)
Issuance of stock for employee stock option exercises
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Issuance of stock through employee stock purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Common stock issued in connection with conversions of 2013 8.00% Notes (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Common stock issued in connection with conversions of 2013 8.00% Notes
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Issuance of stock (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Issuance of stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Issuance of stock to Thermo from exercise of warrants (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Warrants Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Warrants Exercised
Issuance of stock to Thermo from exercise of warrants
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Warrants Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Warrants Exercised
Issuance of stock for legal settlements (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other
Issuance of stock for legal settlement
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other
Stock offering issuance costs
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs
Investment in business
Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital, Investment In Business
Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital, Investment In Business
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Impact of adoption of ASC 606
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Balance, ending (in shares)
Balance, ending
U.S. income (loss)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign loss
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of Stock Options
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Stock Options Exercised
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Intrinsic Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expense
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value of Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of Employees' Stock Purchase Rights
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Payments Under Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Provision at U.S. statutory rate of 21% for 2018 and 35% for each of 2017 and 2016
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Change in valuation allowance (excluding impact of foreign exchange rates)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Excluding Foreign Exchange Rate Impact, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Excluding Foreign Exchange Rate Impact, Amount
Effect of foreign income tax at various rates
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Permanent differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount
Change in unrecognized tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount
Net change in permanent items due to provision to tax return
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Remeasurement of U.S. deferred tax assets (Federal and State)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount
Other (including amounts related to prior year tax matters)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Income tax expense (benefit)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Compound embedded derivative with the Loan Agreement with Thermo
Compound Embedded Derivative With Thermo Loan Agreement [Member]
Compound Embedded Derivative With Thermo Loan Agreement [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Estimated Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Value
Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
DERIVATIVES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Covington, LA
Covington, LA [Member]
Covington, LA [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
General and administrative expense
General and Administrative Expense
Litigation settlement, expense
Litigation Settlement, Expense
Operating lease, annual base rental
Operating Leases, Annual Base Rental
Operating Leases, Annual Base Rental
Operating lease, annual rent escalation (in percentage)
Operating Leases, Annual Rent Escalation, Percentage
Operating Leases, Annual Rent Escalation, Percentage
Operating lease, term of contract (in years)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Notes purchased by related party
Notes Payable, Related Parties
Fair value of embedded derivative liability
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Liability
Accrued interest
Interest and Dividends Payable, Current
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction (in shares)
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Global Star System
Global Star System [Member]
Global Star System [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Axis]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Axis]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Axis]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Domain]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Domain]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Domain]
First and second-generation satellites in service
Second Generation Satellites [Member]
Second Generation Satellites [Member]
Second-generation satellite, on-ground spare
Second Generation Satellite, On-ground Spare [Member]
Second Generation Satellite, On-ground Spare [Member]
Construction in progress:
Construction in Progress [Member]
Next-generation software upgrades
Second Generation Software Upgrades [Member]
Second Generation Software Upgrades [Member]
Other
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]
Internally developed and purchased software
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Equipment
Equipment [Member]
Land and buildings
Land and Building [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Restatement [Axis]
Restatement [Axis]
Restatement [Domain]
Restatement [Domain]
Adjustment
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Total property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Owned, Accumulated Depreciation
Total property and equipment, net
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
CONTINGENCIES
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Interest Costs Incurred [Abstract]
Interest Costs Incurred [Abstract]
Interest cost eligible to be capitalized
Gross Interest Costs Capitalized
Gross Interest Costs Capitalized
Interest cost recorded in interest income (expense), net
Capitalized Interest Expensed During Period
Capitalized Interest Expensed During Period
Net interest capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation
Amortization Expense
Amortization
COMMITMENTS
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]
Eliminations
Revenue:
Equity in subsidiary earnings (loss)
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, before Tax
Total revenue
Revenues
Operating income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Basic income (loss) per common share (USD per share)
Diluted income (loss) per common share (USD per share)
Shares used in basic per share calculations (in shares)
Shares used in diluted per share calculations (in shares)
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities:
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral [Abstract]
Total derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability
Long-term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Summary Minimum Adjusted EBITDA Required by Debt Covenant
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Adjusted EBITDA [Table Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Adjusted EBITDA [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt Conversions
Schedule of Debt Conversions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
7/1/18-12/31/18
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA, Period 4
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA, Period 4
1/1/19-6/30/19
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA, Period 5
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA, Period 5
7/1/19-12/31/19
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA, Period 6
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA, Period 6
1/1/20-6/30/20
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA, Period 7
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA, Period 7
7/1/20-12/31/20
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA, Period 8
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA, Period 8
Federal and foreign net operating loss, interest limitation and credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Property and equipment and other long-term assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Accruals and reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Net deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Services, Duplex
Services, Duplex [Member]
Services, Duplex [Member]
Services, SPOT
Services, SPOT [Member]
Services, SPOT [Member]
Services, Simplex
Services, Simplex [Member]
Services, Simplex [Member]
Services, IGO
Services, IGO [Member]
Services, IGO [Member]
Services, Other
Services, Other [Member]
Services, Other [Member]
Subscriber Equipment, Duplex
Product, Duplex [Member]
Product, Duplex [Member]
Subscriber Equipment, SPOT
Product, SPOT [Member]
Product, SPOT [Member]
Subscriber Equipment, Simplex
Product, Simplex [Member]
Product, Simplex [Member]
Subscriber Equipment, IGO
Product, IGO [Member]
Product, IGO [Member]
Subscriber Equipment, Other
Product, Other [Member]
Product, Other [Member]
United States
Canada
Europe
Central and South America
Others
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Comprehensive loss
Net income per common share:
Debt, principal amount
Interest rate, payable in cash
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Payable In Cash
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Payable In Cash.
Interest rate, payable in additional notes
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Payable In Additional Notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Payable In Additional Notes.
Percentage of debt holders required for acceleration of maturity
Debt Instrument Covenant Percentage Of Holders
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Percentage Of Holders.
Debt instrument, convertible, threshold consecutive trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Schedule of Credit Losses for Financing Receivables, Current [Table Text Block]
Commitments [Table]
Commitments [Table]
Commitments [Table]
MIL-SAT LLC
MIL-SAT LLC [Member]
MIL-SAT LLC [Member]
Tesam Argentina, S.A
Tesam Argentina, S.A [Member]
Tesam Argentina, S.A [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Singapore
SINGAPORE
Commitments [Line Items]
Commitments [Line Items]
Commitments [Line Items]
Purchase commitment, remaining minimum amount committed
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
Term of contract (in years)
Commitments, Purchase Obligation, Term of Contract
Commitments, Purchase Obligation, Term of Contract
Purchase obligation, due in 2019
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
Inventory purchase commitment
Purchase Obligation
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal tax
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State tax
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign tax
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal and state tax
Deferred Federal And State Income Tax Expense Benefit
The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) during the period in the entity's domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the federally and state enacted tax laws.
Foreign tax provision (benefit)
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)