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Description of Business (Details) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended
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Aug. 09, 2022 USD ($) extensionOption | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) reportableSegment country
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Number of countries in which entity operates | country |  | 150
Discontinued operations, general and administrative expense |  | $ 527
Number of reportable segments | reportableSegment |  | 1
Revenue-generating assets |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Leased assets, useful life |  | 5 years
Intertial Navigation | Intertial Navigation |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from the sale of KVH Media Group Entertainment Limited, net of cash sold | $ 54,904 |
Transition support service period | 6 months |
Transition support service, number of extensions | extensionOption | 2 |
Transition support service, extension period | 3 months |
Monthly transaction fees | $ 100 |

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