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Capital Lease (Details Textual) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 hub | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) hub
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Capital lease term | 5 years |
Satellite hubs leased | hub | 3 |
Capital assets depreciation expense |  | $ 407
Assets Held under Capital Leases |  |
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Useful life |  | 7 years
Revenue-generating assets |  |
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross costs |  | $ 407
Accumulated depreciation |  | $ 407
Satellite HUBS For HTS Network |  |
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Capital lease term |  | 5 years
Satellite hubs leased | hub |  | 3

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