Canadian ATG Spectrum License - Additional Information (Detail) - License Agreement [Member] - Canadian ATG Spectrum License Agreement [Member] - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Agreements [Line Items]
Total amount of monthly payments incurred	$ 300,000	$ 300,000	$ 900,000	$ 900,000
Maximum [Member]
Agreements [Line Items]
Total amortization expenses	$ 100,000	$ 100,000	$ 100,000	$ 100,000

Amortization of the one time payment made over the estimated term of the agreement.

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