Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
State tax
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Domain]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Domain]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Domain]
Fair value of warrants issued with 2019 Facility Agreement
Stock and Warrants Issued During Period, Value, Preferred Stock and Warrants
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Original issuance discount
Debt Instrument, Original Discount, Percentage
Debt Instrument, Original Discount, Percentage
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]
Transaction threshold for approval requirement
Equity Method Investment, Transaction Threshold For Approval Requirement
Equity Method Investment, Transaction Threshold For Approval Requirement
Total derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Conversion price per share of common stock (USD per share)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
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
Major Property Class [Domain]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Defined benefit pension plan liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax and Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent
Forfeited or expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Interest on lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Interest Expense
Operating Lease, Interest Expense
Weighted-average lease term, Operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Developments [Abstract]
Recent Developments [Abstract]
Recent Developments
Net periodic benefit cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Services, Duplex
Services, Duplex [Member]
Services, Duplex [Member]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Services, SPOT
Services, SPOT [Member]
Services, SPOT [Member]
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
2023
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two
Options, exercised, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Deferred Financing Costs
Unamortized Discount and Deferred Financing Costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net [Abstract]
Loan Agreement with Thermo
Warrants Associated With Thermo Loan Agreement [Member]
Warrants Associated With Thermo Loan Agreement [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Asset Retirement Obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract]
Asset impairment
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Fixed income securities
Defined Benefit Plan, Debt Security [Member]
Shares excluded from computation and reporting of earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Weighted-average discount rate, Operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Contract with customer, revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Common stock issued in connection with conversion of Loan Agreement with Thermo
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion Of Loan Agreement
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion Of Loan Agreement
Lessor, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessor, Lease, Description [Table]
Accrued satellite and ground costs
Accrued Satellite And Ground Costs, Current
Accrued Satellite And Ground Costs, Current
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Summary of activity in the warranty reserve account:
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Exercisable at period end (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Retained Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Net periodic benefit cost assumptions:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Interest cost recorded in interest income (expense), net
Capitalized Interest Expensed During Period
Capitalized Interest Expensed During Period
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement Of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement Of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Utilization
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Common stock issued in connection with conversion of 2013 8.00% Notes
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Operating leases:
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
7/1/22-12/31/22
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Four [Member]
Long-Term Debt
Debt Instruments Face Amount Noncurrent
Debt Instruments Face Amount Noncurrent
Capitalized Interest
Capitalized Interest Table Text Block [Table Text Block]
Capitalized Interest Table [Text Block]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Capital expenditure reimbursement
Purchase Obligation, Capital Expenditure Reimbursement, Percent
Purchase Obligation, Capital Expenditure Reimbursement, Percent
Interest rate, payable in cash
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Payable In Cash
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Payable In Cash.
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
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Amount of equity to be raised and put toward future principal payments
Debt Instrument, Required Amount Of Equity To Be Raised And Applied Toward Future Principal Payment
Debt Instrument, Required Amount Of Equity To Be Raised And Applied Toward Future Principal Payment
Write-offs and other adjustments
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Write-offs
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Adjustment to reserved deferred assets
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Adjustment To Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Adjustment To Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Basic (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Operating lease, expense
Operating Lease, Expense
REVENUE
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Performance-based restricted stock included in nonvested balance (in shares)
Nonvested, beginning balance (in shares)
Nonvested, ending balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
2022
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
Canada
Canada
CANADA
Foreign Subsidiaries
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Employee benefit obligation
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent
Costs to obtain a contract
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred income tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Restricted cash (See Note 6 for further discussion on restrictions)
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Property and equipment and other long-term assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
If-converted, value in excess of principal
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Value in Excess of Principal
Derivative adjustment related to conversions
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Increase (Decrease) Related To Conversions
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Increase (Decrease) Related To Conversions
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Cash paid for:
Cash Paid For [Abstract]
Cash Paid For [Abstract]
Noncash interest and accretion expense
Non Cash Interest Expense Cash Flow
Non Cash Interest Expense Cash Flow
IGO
IGO [Member]
IGO [Member]
7/1/21-12/31/21
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member]
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
MIL-SAT LLC
MIL-SAT LLC [Member]
MIL-SAT LLC [Member]
Total Debt
Carrying Value
Long-term Debt
(Level 1)
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Commitments [Table]
Commitments [Table]
Commitments [Table]
Provision
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Asset Retirement Obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation [Policy Text Block]
International equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, Non-US [Member]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
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]
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets [Abstract]
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Lease not yet commenced
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Assumption and Judgment, Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Assumption and Judgment, Amount
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Thereafter
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, after Year Five
2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
Long-term prepaid licenses and royalties
Licensing and Royalty Agreement Payments Receivable
Licensing and Royalty Agreement Payments Receivable
Loss on pension settlement
Settlement
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Foreign tax contingencies
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Domestic Subsidiaries
Domestic Subsidiaries [Member]
Domestic Subsidiaries [Member]
LEASES
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Balance, beginning (in shares)
Balance, ending (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Exercisable at period end (in USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Number of satellites acquired
Number Of Satellites Acquired
Number Of Satellites Acquired
New Gateway Antennas
New Gateway Antennas [Member]
New Gateway Antennas
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Capitalized accretion of debt discount and amortization of prepaid financing costs
Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction
2025
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
Weighted average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Capitalized contract costs, amortization period
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Period
Federal tax
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total operating lease liabilities
Discounted lease liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Common Stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Weighted-average discount rate, Finance leases
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Unrecognized compensation cost, recognition period
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Nonvested, beginning (USD per share)
Nonvested, ending (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
LEASES
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Property and equipment additions
Payments to Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Balances at beginning of period
Balances at end of period
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs
Funded status, end of year-net liability
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of Stock Options
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Threshold ownership for Strategic Review Committee requirement
Equity Method Investment, Threshold Requiring A Strategic Review Committee, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Threshold Requiring A Strategic Review Committee, Ownership Percentage
Services, Commercial IoT
Services, Commercial IoT [Member]
Services, Commercial IoT
Foreign tax
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and ESPP (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Accrued expenses
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Revenue
Total revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Stock offering issuance costs
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Warranty Expense
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Depreciation Expense
Schedule Of Depreciation Expense Table Text Block [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Depreciation Expense [Table Text Block]
Weighted-average lease term, Finance leases
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Capitalized lease cost
Operating Lease, Capitalized Lease Costs
Operating Lease, Capitalized Lease Costs
2027 - 2031
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, after Year Five for Next Five Years
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Accrued interest
Interest Payable
Paycheck Protection Program Loan, CARES Act
Paycheck Protection Program Loan, CARES Act [Member]
Payroll Protection Program Loan, CARES Act [Member]
Warrants issued (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Proceeds from PPP Loan
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards, percent expiring
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Percentage Expiring
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Percentage Expiring
Other
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other non-current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Expenses
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of maturities of operating leases liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Total stockholders’ equity
Balance, beginning
Balance, ending
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Limit of capital expenditures per terms of agreement
Capital Expenditures Per Terms of Agreement, Limit
Capital Expenditures Per Terms of Agreement, Limit
City Area Code
City Area Code
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Procurement Of Goods And Performing Services For Customer
Procurement Of Goods And Performing Services For Customer [Member]
Procurement Of Goods And Performing Services For Customer
Purchased products, including subscriber equipment devices
Purchased Products, Subscriber Equipment Devices [Member]
Purchased Products, Subscriber Equipment Devices [Member]
INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Others
Other
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating lease liabilities
Long-term lease liability
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Total lease payments
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due
Total
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Debt, principal amount
Total Debt
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Total net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Net actuarial loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated minimum pension liability adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax
Minimum interest coverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio
Warranty Expense
Standard Product Warranty Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Operating lease, term of contract
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total finance lease liabilities
Discounted lease liability
Finance Lease, Liability
Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities [Member]
Warrants debt discount
Warrants Or Rights Obligations, Debt Discount
Warrants Or Rights Obligations, Debt Discount
Investments in businesses
Equity Method Investments
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Unrealized (loss) gain, included in derivative (loss) gain
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Period Increase (Decrease)
2023
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
2024
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Global Star System
Global Star System [Member]
Global Star System [Member]
Forfeited or expired (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Income tax (benefit) expense
Income tax (benefit) expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
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
2024
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $2,962 and $4,352, respectively
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Financing Receivable, Current, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Total minimum lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
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.
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Fair value of warrants issued in connection with 2019 Facility Agreement
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Current portion of long-term debt
Less: Current Portion
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted shares
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
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
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Assets placed into service
Property, Plant and Equipment, Transfers and Changes
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent
Revenue, remaining performance obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Deferred financing costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Net issuance of restricted stock awards and employee stock options and recognition of stock-based compensation
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Schedule of Plan Asset Allocations
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [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]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Gross Carrying Amount, finite and indefinite lived intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Ground component
Ground Component [Member]
Ground Component [Member]
Short-term lease liability (recorded in accrued expenses)
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
(Level 2)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Common stock issued in connection with conversion of Loan Agreement with Thermo (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion Of Loan Agreement
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion Of Loan Agreement
Deferred revenue, net
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
Purchase agreement interest rate
Purchase Obligation, Interest Rate
Purchase Obligation, Interest Rate
Interest on lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Land and buildings
Land and Building [Member]
Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Total other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Finance Leases
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Loss to common stockholders plus assumed conversions
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Document Type
Document Type
Schedule of lease assets and liabilities
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Finance leases:
Finance Leases [Abstract]
Finance Leases [Abstract]
Debt instrument, interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Forgiveness of principal and interest of PPP Loan
Forgiveness of principal and interest of PPP Loan
Forgiveness of principal and interest of PPP Loan
Schedule of components of lease cost
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Contract with Customer, Duration [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Duration [Axis]
Payables to affiliates
Due to Related Parties, Current
Subscriber, Commercial IoT
Subscriber, Commercial IoT [Member]
Subscriber, Commercial IoT
Subscriber equipment sales
Subscriber Equipment
Product [Member]
Services, Engineering and Other
Services, Engineering And Other [Member]
Services, Engineering And Other
Effect of foreign income tax at various rates
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Owned, Accumulated Depreciation
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of maturities of finance leases liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Fiscal Year Maturity [Table Text Block]
Benefit payments expected to be paid during the following fiscal years:
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
Minimum adjusted consolidated EBITDA
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum EBITDA
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Proceeds from 2019 Facility Agreement
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Foreign
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Purchase of intangible assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Domain]
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Other
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Other [Member]
Paycheck Protection Program Loan
Payroll Protection Program Loan, CARES Act [Member]
Payroll Protection Program Loan, CARES Act [Member]
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
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Increase in capitalized accrued interest for network upgrades
Capitalized Interest Costs, Including Allowance for Funds Used During Construction
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Additional shares authorized (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Property and equipment, net
Total property and equipment, net
Total property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Plan Assets and Investment Policies and Strategies
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Compound embedded derivative with the 2019 Facility Agreement
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Asset
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Redemption of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Net (loss) income per common share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Total property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Net foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Revenue remaining performance obligation, percentage
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
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]
Outstanding, beginning (USD per share)
Outstanding, ending (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Operating expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Europe
Europe
Europe [Member]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
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]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
Fair value of plan assets, end of year
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Series A Preferred Stock
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Expected future employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
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]
Audit Information [Abstract]
Audit Information [Abstract]
United States
United States
UNITED STATES
Discount Rate
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
1/1/21-6/30/21
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member]
Deferred payroll taxes under CARES Act
CARES Act, Deferred Payroll Taxes
CARES Act, Deferred Payroll Taxes
Interest income and expense, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Leases
Leases [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Diluted (in shares)
Diluted shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
U.S. (loss) income
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Principal amount of Loan Agreement with Thermo converted into common stock
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount
Amortization Expense
Amortization
Interest Costs Incurred [Abstract]
Interest Costs Incurred [Abstract]
TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Carrying Value
Long Term Debt Carrying Value [Abstract]
Noncash reversal of tariff accrual
Noncash Reversal Of Tariff Accrual
Noncash Reversal Of Tariff Accrual
Compound embedded derivative with the 2013 8.00% Notes
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Liability
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Asset retirement obligation
Asset retirement obligations
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Axis]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Axis]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Purchase commitment
Purchase Obligation
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Remaining lease term
Lessee, Operating And Finance Leases, Remaining Lease Term
Lessee, Operating And Finance Leases, Remaining Lease Term
Issuance and recognition of stock-based compensation of employee stock purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Africa
Africa [Member]
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Derivatives, Embedded Derivatives
Derivatives, Embedded Derivatives [Policy Text Block]
Purchase commitment, remaining minimum amount committed
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
Expected term of options
Expected term of options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Stock [Member]
Accrued inventory and tariffs
Accrued Inventory In Transit And Tariffs, Current
Accrued Inventory In Transit And Tariffs, Current
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
Asia
Asia [Member]
Credit card processor reserve
Credit Card Processor Reserve
Credit Card Processor Reserve
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Total Debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Accrued commissions
Accrued Sales Commission, Current
Less: Current Portion
Debt Instrument Face Amount Current
Debt Instrument Face Amount Current
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Original issuance discount
Debt Instrument, Original Discount
Debt Instrument, Original Discount
Intangible and other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $11,189 and $9,998, 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.
Operating lease cost:
Operating Lease Cost [Abstract]
Operating Lease Cost [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
2026
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
Assumptions used to value employees' stock purchase rights:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Accounts and Notes Receivable
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Schedule of Other Assets
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]
Long-term lease liability (recorded in non-current liabilities)
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Net Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Stock Price Volatility
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]
Performance Based Restricted Stock
Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Maximum interest coverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Interest Coverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Interest Coverage Ratio
Schedule of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Adjustment to state deferred rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State And Local Income Taxes, Change In Deferred Rate, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State And Local Income Taxes, Change In Deferred Rate, Amount
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Total
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Accrued telecommunications expenses
Accrued Telecommunications Expense, Current
Accrued Telecommunications Expense, Current
Premium refund from the 2009 Facility Agreement
Proceeds From Debt Premium Refund
Proceeds From Debt Premium Refund
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
Proceeds from warrant exercises
Proceeds from Warrant Exercises
(Loss) Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Net (loss) income
Net (loss) income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Operating lease right of use assets, net
Right-of-use asset, net
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Federal and foreign NOL and credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Gateway Sites
Gateway Sites [Member]
Gateway Sites
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Sale of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Maximum number of shares per employee (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Number of Shares Per Employee
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Value added tax receivable, current
Value Added Tax Receivable, Current
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Amortization Expense
Schedule Of Amortization Expenses [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Amortization Expenses [Table Text Block]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Amortization
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Amortization
Number of purchase periods
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Number Of Purchase Periods
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Number Of Purchase Periods
Conversion of debt securities (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities
Building
Building [Member]
Granted (USD per share)
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
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
Return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)
Intangible assets and other assets, accumulated amortization
Intangible Assets And Other Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets And Other Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Mothballed Gateway Location
Gateway Location In Nicaragua [Member]
Gateway Location In Nicaragua [Member]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Funded status recognized in other non-current liabilities
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Shares issued upon debt conversion (in shares)
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
2024
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three
DERIVATIVES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and exercise of options
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Advertising Expenses
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Non-current liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Increase from advance payment from customer
Contract With Customer, Liability, Increase From Advance Payment
Contract With Customer, Liability, Increase From Advance Payment
Net change in permanent items due to provision to tax return
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Reduction in the value of long-lived assets and inventory
Asset Impairment Charges And Inventory Write Down
Asset Impairment Charges And Inventory Write Down.
Geographic Location of Property and Equipment
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Nonvoting Common Stock
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Accrued interest during period
Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest
Schedule of the Components of Net Deferred Income Tax Assets
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Maximum employee subscription rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Target allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage
Schedule of Other Non-current Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Table]
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
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]
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Dilutive securities
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Dilutive Convertible Securities
2009 Facility Agreement
2009 Facility Agreement [Member]
2009 Facility Agreement
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, after Year Five
Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Finance lease cost:
Lessee, Finance Lease Cost [Abstract]
Lessee, Finance Lease Cost [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
2026
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Five
Contributions to employee benefits plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Number of new asset retirement obligation
Number of New Asset Retirement Obligation
Number of New Asset Retirement Obligation
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Change in fair value of derivatives
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Term of contract
Commitments, Purchase Obligation, Term of Contract
Commitments, Purchase Obligation, Term of Contract
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity [Table Text Block]
Total shares authorized for issuance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Other
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Research and Development Expenses
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Provision for credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Total
Long-term Debt, Gross
Interest rate, payable in additional notes
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Payable In Additional Notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Payable In Additional Notes.
Right-of-use asset, net (recorded in intangible and other current assets, net)
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization
Total assets measured at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Unrealized foreign currency loss (gain)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Subscriber Equipment, SPOT
Product, SPOT [Member]
Product, SPOT [Member]
Minimum debt service coverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Proceeds from Subordinated Loan Agreement
Proceeds from Issuance of Subordinated Long-term Debt
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Subscriber Equipment, Duplex
Product, Duplex [Member]
Product, Duplex [Member]
Deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
2025
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Exercised (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Service revenue
Service [Member]
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Increase in asset retirement obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation, Period Increase (Decrease)
(LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Assets held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
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
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Marketing, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Gateway Construction In Nigeria
Gateway Construction In Nigeria [Member]
Gateway Construction In Nigeria
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
2025
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four
Investment in business
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of the Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
STOCK COMPENSATION
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
(Level 3)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Accrued compensation and benefits
Accrued Compensation And Benefits Excluding Taxes Current
Accrued Compensation and Benefits, Excluding Taxes, Current
Accrued professional and other service provider fees
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Foreign currency (loss) gain
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total other (expense) income
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Inventory
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 9)
Commitments and Contingencies
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Accounts receivable, allowance
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Cost of subscriber equipment sales - reduction in the value of inventory
Write-down of inventory
Inventory Write-down
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
Cover [Abstract]
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Warrants outstanding (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding
Imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Accrued customer liabilities and deposits
Contract With Customer, Liability, Accrued Liabilities And Customer Deposits, Current
Contract With Customer, Liability, Accrued Liabilities And Customer Deposits, Current
Principal Amount
Long Term Debt Principal Amount [Abstract]
Imputed interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Subscriber Equipment, Other
Product, Other [Member]
Product, Other [Member]
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Payoff of Subordinated Loan Agreement
Repayments of Subordinated Debt
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
2025
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Common Stock
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Foreign loss
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Loss from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Prior to 2026
Prior To 2026 [Member]
Prior To 2026 [Member]
Short-term lease liability (recorded in accrued expenses)
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Imputed interest
Contract With Customer, Imputed Interest
Contract With Customer, Imputed Interest
Accumulated net foreign currency translation adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Axis]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Schedule of Changes in the Warranty Reserve Accrual
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Derivative (loss) gain
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Operating lease, annual base rental
Operating Leases, Annual Base Rental
Operating Leases, Annual Base Rental
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Network upgrades (including interest)
Payments for Construction in Process
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
2019 Facility Agreement
2019 Facility Agreement [Member]
2019 Facility Agreement
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Fair value of common stock issued upon conversion of Loan Agreement with Thermo
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities, Net of Adjustments
Granted (in USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, outstanding, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Deferred revenue, long-term
Contract With Customer, Liability, Advance Payment, Noncurrent
Contract With Customer, Liability, Advance Payment, Noncurrent
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
8.00% Convertible Senior Notes Issued in 2013
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]
Net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Calculate Benefit Obligation and Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Gain on extinguishment of debt
Gain on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Net interest capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized
Schedule of Future Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Internally developed and purchased software
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
2021
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Expected rate of return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Capitalized contract cost, amortization on previously capitalized costs
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year One
Space component
Space Component [Member]
Space Component [Member]
Deferred revenue, short-term
Contract With Customer, Liability, Advance Payment, Current
Contract With Customer, Liability, Advance Payment, Current
Retained deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Expiration period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Accrued property and other taxes
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Issuance and recognition of stock-based compensation of employee stock purchase plan (in shares)
Issuance of stock through employee stock purchase plan (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Schedule of Derivative Gains
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Estimated Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Interest cost eligible to be capitalized
Gross Interest Costs Capitalized
Gross Interest Costs Capitalized
Principal payments of the 2009 Facility Agreement
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Other Assets
Other Assets Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Assets Policy [Policy Text Block]
Proceeds from stock options exercised (less than)
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
ERP software costs
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Commitments [Line Items]
Commitments [Line Items]
Commitments [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Noncurrent
2022
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Asset allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Actual Allocation, Percentage
Inventory
Inventory, Net
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]
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Derivative liability, measurement input
Derivative Liability, Measurement Input
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
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.
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Preferred stock, par value (USD per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Note Conversion Price
Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member]
Maximum capital expenditure year one
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Capital Expenditure Year One
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Capital Expenditure Year One
Short-term lease cost
Short-term Lease, Cost
Software, Facilities and Equipment
Software, Facilities, and Equipment [Member]
Software, Facilities, and Equipment [Member]
1/1/22-6/30/22
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member]
Noncash revenue recognized from terminated contract
Revenue From Contract With Customer, Noncash Revenue Recognized, Terminated Contract
Revenue From Contract With Customer, Noncash Revenue Recognized, Terminated Contract
Manufacturing term of contract
Purchase Obligation, Manufacturing Term Of Contract
Purchase Obligation, Manufacturing Term Of Contract
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Reserves and disallowed interest
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
U.S.
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
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.
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities:
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral [Abstract]
Accrued expenses:
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Purchase price of common stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Thermo Capital Partners LLC
Thermo Capital Partners LLC [Member]
Thermo Capital Partners, LLC [Member]
Net amount recognized in retained deficit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Retained Deficit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Retained Deficit
Payment related to line of credit covenant, excess cash flow
Payment Related To Line Of Credit Covenant, Excess Cash Flow
Payment Related To Line Of Credit Covenant, Excess Cash Flow
Central and South America
Central And South America [Member]
Central And South America
PENSIONS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Forecast
Forecast [Member]
Net proceeds from common stock offering and exercise of warrants
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Total assets
Assets
Accrued bonuses
Accrued Bonuses
United States equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, US [Member]
Interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Market Price of Common Stock
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member]
Research and development expense
Research and Development Expense
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Undistributed earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Total non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Increase in stock price
Share Price, Increase (Decrease) Percentage
Share Price, Increase (Decrease) Percentage
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Basic (in shares)
Basic shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Incremental shares from assumed exercises, conversions and other issuance of:
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Repayments of facility agreement
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Intangible asset acquired
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Permanent differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible Enumeration]
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible Enumeration]
Total, finite and indefinite lived intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Total comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
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.
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Gain/Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reduction in derivative liability due to conversion of Loan Agreement with Thermo
Reduction Of Derivative Liability Arising From Settlement Of Debt
Reduction Of Derivative Liability Arising From Settlement Of Debt
Common stock issued in connection with conversion of 2013 8.00% Notes (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
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]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Reduction in the value of long-lived assets
Impairment
Impairment, Long-Lived Asset, Held-for-Use
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]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other assets
Other Assets
Contract with customer
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Warrants and other (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Cost of goods and services
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent
International tax receivables
Income Taxes Receivable
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
Proceeds from sale
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Second-generation satellite, on-ground spare
Second Generation Satellite, On-ground Spare [Member]
Second Generation Satellite, On-ground Spare [Member]
Payables to affiliates
Increase (Decrease) in Due to Affiliates
Settlement
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlement
Total lease cost
Lease, Cost
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Issuance of stock warrant exercises (in shares)
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
Other non-current liabilities
Total other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year
Projected benefit obligation, end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Long-term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Total derivative assets
Derivative Asset
Minimum liquidity
Debt Instrument Covenant Minimum Liquidity
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Liquidity.
Regulatory authorizations
Regulatory Authorizations [Member]
Regulatory Authorizations [Member]
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Warrant, strike price (in usd per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Equipment
Equipment [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Benefit obligation assumptions:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Change to estimated impact upon adoption of ASC 606
New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Accounting Principle, Effect Of Adoption, Change In Estimated Impact Of Adoption
New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Accounting Principle, Effect Of Adoption, Change In Estimated Impact Of Adoption
Impairment of Intangible and Other Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-term debt, less current portion
Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Allocated share-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Risk-Free Interest Rate
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]
Settlement
Settlement
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Payment for Settlement
Contract with Customer, Duration [Domain]
Contract with Customer, Duration [Domain]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash, Current
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of U.S. and Foreign Components of Income (Loss) Before Taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Construction in Progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Warranty term
Standard Product Warranty Period
Standard Product Warranty, Period.
Common stock, par value (USD per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
PENSION PLANS:
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization:
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Summary of Gross Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Warrants outstanding
Warrants and Rights Outstanding
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Long-term
Long-term Contract with Customer [Member]
Less: Current Portion
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Current
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
2026
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Percentage of equity pledged as collateral
Percentage Of Capital Stock Pledged As Collateral
Percentage of Capital Stock Pledged as Collateral
Other (expense) income:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm ID
First and second-generation satellites in service
Second Generation Satellites [Member]
Second Generation Satellites [Member]
Issuance of stock for warrant exercises
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Warrants Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Warrants Exercised
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
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
Ground infrastructure assets
Ground Infrastructure Assets [Member]
Ground Infrastructure Assets [Member]
Maximum capital expenditures year two
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Capital Expenditures Year Two
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Capital Expenditures Year Two
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Measurement input
Embedded Derivative Liability, Measurement Input
Payments for debt and equity issuance costs
Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Central and South America
Latin America [Member]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Proceeds from stock plans
Proceeds from Stock Plans
Advertising costs
Advertising Expense
Effect of dilutive securities:
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Contribution of services
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Provision at U.S. statutory rate of 21%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Loss on settlement
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Gain (Loss), after Tax
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
Name of Property [Domain]
Name of Property [Domain]
Reduction of debt discount and issuance costs due to conversion of Loan Agreement with Thermo
Write off of deferred financing costs
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign tax
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
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]
Research and Development Expenses
Research and Development Expense [Abstract]
Developed technology
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Unamortized debt discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Short-term lease liability
Operating And Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Operating And Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Annual rent expense, rate of increase
Operating Lease, Rent Expense, Rate Of Increase
Operating Lease, Rent Expense, Rate Of Increase
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
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]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]