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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended |
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Apr. 25, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2019
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Proceeds from long-term debt |  | $ 33,132 | $ 20,303 |
Subsequent Event [Member] | Indonesian Subsidiary [Member] | PNC Bank National Association [Member] |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Proceeds from long-term debt | $ 8,000 |  |  |
Interest rate percentage on borrowings | 3.501% |  |  |
Term loan facility, expiration date | Apr. 30, 2024 |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Micos Telecom [Member] |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Percentage of assets acquired not considered as material |  |  |  | 5.00%

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