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Leases Lease Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) hub | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) hub
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Lease expense | $ 1,310 |
Useful life | 7 years |
Amortization expense | $ 110,000 | $ 0
Satellite HUBS For HTS Network |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Capital lease term | 5 years | 5 years
Number of satellite hubs leased | hub | 3 | 3
Revenue-generating assets |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Revenue generating assets | $ 3,068,000 |
Accumulated depreciation | $ 517,000 |

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