Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
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]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Compound embedded derivative with the 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]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
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]
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]
Loan interest rate, percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
IGO
IGO [Member]
IGO [Member]
Services
Service [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]
Contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Contract with customer, impairment losses on receivables
Contract with Customer, Asset, Credit Loss Expense
Capitalized contract cost, 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
Leases [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Restatement [Axis]
Restatement [Axis]
Restatement [Domain]
Restatement [Domain]
Impact of ASC 842
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Legacy GAAP
Previously Reported [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Right-of-use asset, net
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Intangible and other assets, net
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.
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Operating Leases
Operating Lease Liabilities, Payments Due [Abstract]
2019 (remaining)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due In Year Six
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due In Year Six
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due After Year Six
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due After Year Six
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Discounted lease liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Finance Leases
Finance Lease Liabilities, Payments, Due [Abstract]
2019 (remaining)
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2021
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2022
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2023
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
2024
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due In Year Six
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due In Year Six
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due After Year Six
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due After Year Six
Total lease payments
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Imputed interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Discounted lease liability
Finance Lease, Liability
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Globalstar System
Global Star System [Member]
Global Star System [Member]
Sat-Fi2
Sat-Fi2 [Member]
Sat-Fi2 TM
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
First and Second Generation Satellites [Member]
First and 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]
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]
Next-generation software upgrades
Software Development [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]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Construction in progress placed into service
Property, Plant and Equipment, Transfers and Changes
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Owned, Accumulated Depreciation
Total property and equipment, net
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue remaining performance obligation, percentage
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Contract with Customer, Duration [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Duration [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Duration [Domain]
Contract with Customer, Duration [Domain]
Long-term
Long-term Contract with Customer [Member]
Short-term
Short-term Contract with Customer [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, expected timing of satisfaction, period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
2013 8.00% Notes
Convertible Eight Point Zero Percent Senior Notes Issued Twenty Thirteen [Member]
8.00% Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes, Issued 2013 [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
8.00% Convertible Senior Notes Issued in 2013
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Loan Agreement with Thermo
Warrants Associated With Thermo Loan Agreement [Member]
Warrants Associated With Thermo Loan Agreement [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Effect of dilutive securities:
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Dilutive securities
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Dilutive Convertible Securities
Income to common stockholders plus assumed conversions
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Basic shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Incremental shares from assumed exercises, conversions and other issuance of:
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and ESPP (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Conversion of debt securities (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities
Diluted shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Net income per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
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
Capitalized costs to obtain a contract
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Derivatives
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
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]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan agreement, conversion price (USD per share)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt conversion, threshold of consecutive trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Interest rate, payable in cash, percentage
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Payable In Cash
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Payable In Cash.
Interest rate, payable in additional notes, percentage
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Payable In Additional Notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Payable In Additional Notes.
Debt conversion, converted instrument, amount
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount
Debt conversion, converted instrument, shares issued (in shares)
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
Schedule of Lease Assets and Liabilities
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Lease Cost
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Operating Leases Liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Finance Leases Liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Series A Preferred Convertible Stock
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Voting 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]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash, Current
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,652 and $3,382, respectively
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Operating lease right of use assets, net
Intangible and other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $8,180 and $7,930, respectively
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 expenses
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
Operating lease liabilities
Employee benefit obligations
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Contingencies (Note 8)
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
Retained deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Mudrick Capital Management, LP, et al. v. Monroe, et al.
Mudrick Capital Management, LP, Et Al. V. Monroe, Et Al. [Member]
Mudrick Capital Management, LP, Et Al. V. Monroe, Et Al. [Member]
Business Economic Loss Claim
Business Economic Loss Claim [Member]
Business Economic Loss Claim [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued liability for legal settlement
Estimated Litigation Liability, Current
Retention limit
Loss Contingency, Retention Limit
Loss Contingency, Retention Limit
Loss contingency, receivable
Loss Contingency, Receivable
Proceeds from legal settlement
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party
Total losses incurred by the Company
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Litigation settlement discount
Litigation Settlement Interest
Financial liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of significant quantitative level 3 inputs utilized
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
Rollforward of liabilities measured at fair value
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [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]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Liabilities
Derivatives, Embedded Derivatives [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [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]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities, measurement input, percentage
Derivative Liability, Measurement Input
Supplemental condensed consolidating statement of operations
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Supplemental condensed consolidating balance sheet
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Supplemental condensed consolidating statement of cash flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable Legal Entities
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Eliminations
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]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Payments for debt and equity issuance costs
Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs
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
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows provided by financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and exercise of options and warrants
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity
Net cash 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
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Loan Agreement with Thermo
Subordinated Debt [Member]
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]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Carrying Value
Long-term Debt
Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Accounts receivable, allowance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accumulated Amortization of Intangible and other assets
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
Leases
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Subscriber equipment sales
Product [Member]
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
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
Marketing, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Income (loss) from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Interest income and expense, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Derivative gain
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Equity in subsidiary earnings (loss)
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, before Tax
Other
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other income
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
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, Commercial IoT
Commercial loT [Member]
Commercial loT [Member]
Services, IGO
Services, IGO [Member]
Services, IGO [Member]
Services, Other
Services, Other [Member]
Services, Other [Member]
Subscriber Equipment
Subscriber Equipment, Duplex
Product, Duplex [Member]
Product, Duplex [Member]
Subscriber Equipment, SPOT
Product, SPOT [Member]
Product, SPOT [Member]
Subscriber Equipment, Commercial loT
Subscriber Equipment, Commercial loT [Member]
Subscriber Equipment, Commercial loT [Member]
Subscriber Equipment, Other
Product, Other [Member]
Product, Other [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Canada
CANADA
Europe
Europe [Member]
Central and South America
Latin America [Member]
Others
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Thermo
Thermo Capital Partners LLC [Member]
Thermo Capital Partners, LLC [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Thermo
Compound embedded derivative with the Thermo Loan Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Change in fair value related to equity issuance
Other Noncash Expense
Annual base rental payments
Operating Leases, Annual Base Rental
Operating Leases, Annual Base Rental
Annual rental payment escalation percentage
Operating Leases, Annual Rent Escalation, Percentage
Operating Leases, Annual Rent Escalation, Percentage
Operating lease term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Rent expense
Operating Lease, Expense
Debt instrument, face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Interest expense, related party
Interest Expense, Related Party
Equity method investment, threshold percentage requiring a Strategic Review Committee
Equity Method Investment, Threshold Requiring A Strategic Review Committee, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Threshold Requiring A Strategic Review Committee, Ownership Percentage
Equity method investment, transaction threshold for approval requirement
Equity Method Investment, Transaction Threshold For Approval Requirement
Equity Method Investment, Transaction Threshold For Approval Requirement
Contingencies
Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting [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]
Short-term lease liability (as recorded in accrued expenses)
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Total operating lease liabilities
Right-of-use asset, net (as recorded in intangible and other current assets, net)
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Short-term lease liability (as recorded in accrued expenses)
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Long-term lease liability (as recorded in non-current liabilities)
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Total finance lease liabilities
Schedule of long-term debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Maturity period after full payment of Facility Agreement
Debt Instrument, Maturity Period, After Full Repayment Of Another Debt
Debt Instrument, Maturity Period, After Full Repayment Of Another Debt
Outstanding interest
Interest Payable
Weighted-average lease term, finance lease (in years)
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted-average lease term, operating lease (in years)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted-average discount rate, finance lease (percentage)
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Weighted-average discount rate, operating lease (percentage)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Long-Term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
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)
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Table]
Document and Entity Information [Table]
Document and Entity Information [Table]
Document and Entity Information [Line Items]
Document and Entity Information [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Document and Entity Information [Table]
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 Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Facility Agreement
Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Member]
Domestic Subsidiaries
Domestic Subsidiaries [Member]
Domestic Subsidiaries [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
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 Credit Agency
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
Compensating balance, required amount
Debt Instrument, Compensating Balance, Required Amount
Debt Instrument, Compensating Balance, Required Amount
Debt service reserve account
Compensating Balance, Amount
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Amortization
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Amortization
Interest on lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Interest Expense
Operating Lease, Interest Expense
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Interest on lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Short-term lease cost
Short-term Lease, Cost
Total lease cost
Lease, Cost
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue:
Derivative gain
Income tax expense
Other comprehensive income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net income per common share:
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Principal Amount
Long Term Debt Principal Amount [Abstract]
Total Debt
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
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net [Abstract]
Total Debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Less: Current Portion
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Current
Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Noncurrent
Long-Term Debt
Long Term Debt Carrying Value [Abstract]
Total Debt
Less: Current Portion
Long-Term Debt
Number of derivatives (in contracts)
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Stock price, percentage decrease
Share Price, Percentage Decrease
Share Price, Percentage Decrease
Stock issuance settlement period
Stock Issuance, Settlement Period Upon Conversion And Automatic Conversion
Stock Issuance, Settlement Period Upon Conversion And Automatic Conversion
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Retained Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Beginning balance, amount
Net issuance of restricted stock awards, stock for employee stock option exercises and recognition of stock-based compensation
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
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
Recognition of stock-based compensation of employee stock purchase plan
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Stock offering issuance costs
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs
Other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Impact of adoption of ASC 606
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Ending balance (in shares)
Ending balance, amount
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease liabilities
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Impact of adoption of ASC 842 on retained earnings
Lease term (in years)
Lessee, Operating And Finance Leases, Remaining Lease Term
Lessee, Operating And Finance Leases, Remaining Lease Term
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
Unrealized gain, included in derivative gain
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Balance at end of period
Reconciliation of basic weighted average share to diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Interest rate cap
Interest Rate Cap [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Six-month LIBOR Rate
Six Month London Interbank Offered Rate [Member]
Six-month Libor rate [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of interest rate cap agreements (in contracts)
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Maturity period
Derivative, Remaining Maturity
Base rate to be capped, should the Base Rate not exceed 6.50%, percentage
Derivative, Cap Interest Rate
Interest on outstanding amounts on the Facility Agreement, percentage
Debt Instrument Interest Base Rate
Debt Instrument Interest Base Rate
Base rate to be lowered from LIBOR, should the base rate exceed 6.50%, percentage
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
Derivative Asset, Current
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
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
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
Unrealized foreign currency (gain) 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
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Second-generation network costs (including interest)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Payments for debt and equity issuance costs
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
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 interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
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
Capitalized accretion of debt discount and amortization of prepaid financing costs
Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction