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Amount of amortization expense for asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer.

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Amount of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration has been received or is receivable.

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Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	$ 10,023	$ 11,874	$ 10,023	$ 11,874	$ 10,023	$ 11,874	$ 10,980	$ 11,176	$ 11,971	$ 12,678
Amortization of capitalized commission costs	613	490	1,750	1,466
Hardware and other revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Reserve for hardware returns					1.00%	2.00%
Commissions and upfront payments made to a customer
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Amortization of capitalized commission costs	600	$ 500	1,800	$ 1,500
Activation Fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	$ 8,400		$ 8,400		$ 8,400			$ 9,200