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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND LIQUIDITY (Details 4) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 21, 2013
Subsequent Events
One-for-Three Reverse Share Split
Aug. 31, 2012
IPTV operations
Aug. 31, 2012
IPTV operations
UTStarcom Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.
Convertible Bond
Divestitures          
Amount of consideration paid by the Company upon divestiture       $ 30.0  
Amount invested         $ 20.0
Authorized share capital (in shares) 250,000,000 250,000,000 250,000,000    
Par value of shares (in dollars per share) $ 0.00375 $ 0.00375 $ 0.00375