ERF Wireless (ERFB) 10-Q/A 19 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report (amended) Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 14, 2013
Document And Entity Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ERF Wireless, Inc.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001020646	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer?	'No	'
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer?	'Yes	'
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current?	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	25,014,251
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Un

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$110	$118
Accounts receivable, net	682	828
Accounts receivable, other	647	346
Inventories	313	377
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	0	35
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	218	221
Total current assets	1,970	1,925
Property and equipment	'	'
Property and equipment	12,089	11,644
Less: accumulated depreciation	-8,962	-7,511
Net property and equipment	3,127	4,133
Goodwill	176	176
Other assets	37	37
Total assets	5,310	6,271
Current liabilities:	'	'
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	3,490	1,358
Current portion of long-term capital leases	252	169
Accounts payable	1,005	1,226
Accrued expenses	821	1,120
Derivative liabilities	1,072	492
Deferred revenue	21	20
Total current liabilities	6,661	4,385
Line of credit (LOC)	2,523	3,168
Long-term debt, net of current portion	1,016	1,419
Long-term capital leases, net of current portion	233	214
Total liabilities	10,433	9,186
Commitments	'	'
Shareholders' deficit:	'	'
Preferred stock - $0.001 par value, 25,000,000 authorized Series A designated 10,000,000 shares Issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, 8,176,982 and 8,426,982 shares, respectively	8	8
Common stock - $0.001 par value Authorized 975,000,000 shares Issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, 14,981,195 and 5,487,072 shares,	15	6
Additional paid in capital	57,302	52,987
Accumulated deficit	-62,545	-56,012
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-32	-32
Total ERF wireless, Inc. shareholders' deficit	-5,252	-3,043
Noncontrolling interest	129	128
Total shareholders' deficit	-5,123	-2,915
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	$5,310	$6,271

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Un1

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Shareholders' deficit:	'	'
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred stock designated	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock Series A shares issued	8,176,982	8,426,982
Preferred stock Series A shares outstanding	8,176,982	8,426,982
Common stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock shares authorized	975,000,000	975,000,000
Common stock shares issued	14,981,195	5,487,072
Common stock shares outstanding	14,981,195	5,487,072

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Sales:	'	'	'	'
Products	$38	$6	$49	$49
Services	1,765	2,002	5,230	5,294
Total sales	1,803	2,008	5,279	5,343
Costs of goods sold:	'	'	'	'
Products and integration services	412	448	1,171	1,399
Rent, repairs and maintenance	212	194	605	495
Depreciation	435	389	1,306	1,013
Total costs of goods sold	1,059	1,031	3,082	2,907
Gross profit	744	977	2,197	2,436
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	1,841	1,917	5,677	5,003
Depreciation	51	54	155	161
Total operating expenses	1,892	1,971	5,832	5,164
Loss from operations	-1,148	-994	-3,635	-2,728
Other income (expenses):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	-1,479	-475	-3,268	-1,151
Derivative income	8	26	347	124
Gain on sale of assets	0	0	24	0
Total other (expense) income	-1,471	-449	-2,897	-1,027
Consolidated net loss	-2,619	-1,443	-6,532	-3,755
Net increase attributable to non-controlling interest	-2	-9	-1	-17
Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless Inc.	-2,621	-1,452	-6,533	-3,772
Other comprehensive loss:	'	'	'	'
Unrealized loss on securities held for resale	0	-1	0	-7
Total other comprehensive loss	0	-1	0	-7
Total comprehensive loss	($2,621)	($1,453)	($6,533)	($3,779)
Basic loss per common share:	'	'	'	'
Net loss	($0.22)	($0.39)	($0.69)	($1.25)
Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	($0.22)	($0.39)	($0.69)	($1.25)
Diluted loss income per common share:	'	'	'	'
Net loss	($0.22)	($0.39)	($0.69)	($1.25)
Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	($0.22)	($0.39)	($0.69)	($1.25)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities	'	'
Net loss	($6,532)	($3,755)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:	'	'
Gain on sale of assets	-24	0
Amortization of debt discount	1,796	193
Depreciation and amortization	1,461	1,174
Stock issued for services rendered, interest and compensation	1,325	479
Derivative income	-347	-124
Bad debt expense	30	7
Changes in:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	116	-302
Accounts receivable, other	-301	-158
Inventories	58	-27
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	114	202
Costs and profits in excess of billings	35	'
Accounts payable	-220	160
Accrued expenses	54	728
Deferred revenue	1	23
Total adjustment	4,098	2,355
Net cash used by operating activities	-2,434	-1,400
Cash flows from investing activities	'	'
Purchase of property and equipment	-221	-1,196
Proceeds from sale of assets	34	0
Change in other assets	0	30
Net cash used by investing activities	-187	-1,166
Cash flows from financing activities	'	'
Net proceeds from line of credit	798	662
Proceeds from long-term debt obligations	2,966	2,298
Payment of long-term debt obligations	-1,015	-801
Payment on capital lease obligations	-136	-113
Net cash provided by financing activities	2,613	2,046
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-8	-520
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	118	591
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	110	71
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:	'	'
Net cash paid during the period for: Interest	210	309
Net cash paid during the period for: Income taxes	0	0
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:	'	'
Conversion of debt through issuance of common stock	1,203	231
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock	250	70
Conversion of LOC and interest through issuance of preferred stock	0	124
Conversion of LOC and interest through issuance of common stock	1,733	1,964
Unrealized (loss) on securities held for resale	0	-7
Transfer of subsidiary equity to non-controlling interest	0	107
Property and equipment financed with capital lease	$238	$260

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_SHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY DEFICIT (USD $)	Common Stock	Preferred Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Comprehensive Income	Noncontrolling Interest	Total
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Beginning Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2011	$2	$9	$49,121	($51,198)	($25)	'	($2,091)
Beginning Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2011	2,161	8,579	'	'	'	'	'
Net loss	'	'	'	-4,814	'	21	-4,793
New stock issued to shareholders:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock, Amount	'	-1	1	'	'	'	'
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock, Shares	270	-270	'	'	'	'	'
For services, compensation and interest, Amount	1	'	620	'	'	'	621
For services, compensation and interest, Shares	440	'	'	'	'	'	'
For retirement of debt, Amount	1	'	534	'	'	'	535
For retirement of debt, Shares	393	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of LOC and interest to preferred stock, Amount	'	'	124	'	'	'	124
Conversion of LOC and interest to preferred stock, Shares	'	118	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of LOC and interest to common stock, Amount	2	'	2,587	'	'	'	2,589
Conversion of LOC and interest to common stock, Shares	2,223	'	'	'	'	'	'
Transfer of subsidiary equity to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	'	'	107	107
Unrealized loss on securties held for resale	'	'	'	'	-7	'	-7
Ending balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2012	6	8	52,987	-56,012	-32	128	-2,915
Ending balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2012	5,487	8,427	'	'	'	'	'
Net loss	'	'	'	-6,533	'	1	-6,532
New stock issued to shareholders:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock, Amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock, Shares	250	-250	'	'	'	'	'
For retirement of debt, Amount	2	'	1,201	'	'	'	1,203
For retirement of debt, Shares	2,264	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of LOC and interest to common stock, Amount	4	'	1,729	'	'	'	1,733
Conversion of LOC and interest to common stock, Shares	4,523	'	'	'	'	'	'
Transfer of subsidiary equity to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Unrealized loss on securties held for resale	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
For services, compensation, interest and prepaids, Amount	3	'	1,322	'	'	'	1,325
For services, compensation, interest and prepaids, Shares	2,457	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative liability	'	'	63	'	'	'	63
Ending balance, Amount at Sep. 30, 2013	$15	$8	$57,302	($62,545)	($32)	$129	($5,123)
Ending balance, Shares at Sep. 30, 2013	14,981	8,177	'	'	'	'	'

1_BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION	'
	Nature of the Company
	ERF Wireless, Inc. (“Company” or “ERF Wireless”) provides critical infrastructure wireless broadband communications products and services to a broad spectrum of customers in primarily rural oil and gas exploration areas of North America. We also provide high quality broadband services and critical communications services to residential, oil and gas, educational, health care, and regional banks in rural areas utilizing our Company owned and operated wireless networks. As a total comprehensive solutions provider we offer a wide array of critical communications services including high speed broadband, voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephone and facsimile service, and video security.
	Historically, our revenues have been generated primarily from wireless internet and network construction services. Our Internet revenues have resulted from our offering of broadband and basic communications services to residential and enterprise customers. Our construction revenues typically have consisted of revenues generated from the construction of bank, educational, and healthcare networks and other services associated with providing wireless products and services to the regional banking, educational and healthcare industries.
	Our internet revenues are recorded in “ERF Wireless Bundled Services, Inc. (WBS)”, revenues from construction of bank, healthcare and educational networks in our “ERF Enterprise Network Services, Inc. (ENS)” and wireless broadband products and services to rural oil and gas locations are recorded in “Energy Broadband, Inc. (EBI)”. Please refer to segment footnote 13 for additional information regarding segment operations.
	Basis of Accounting
	The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's annual report for the year ended December 31, 2012 filed with the SEC on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the consolidated financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited consolidated financial statements for the most recent fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 as reported in form 10-K have been omitted.
	Non-controlling Interest
	Non-controlling interest in our majority owned subsidiary EBI, is included in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets. Non-controlling interest represents 3.63% of the equity of EBI and any transfer of value from ERF to non-controlling interest holders. Non-controlling interest is adjusted for the non-controlling interest holders’ proportionate share of the earnings or losses of EBI. Any excess losses applicable to the non-controlling interests have been and are borne by the Company as there is no obligation of the non-controlling interests to fund any losses in excess of their original investment. There is also no obligation or commitment on the part of the Company to fund operating losses of any subsidiary whether wholly-owned or majority-owned.
	Reclassification
	Certain amounts in the 2012 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2013 financial presentation. These reclassifications have no impact on the total comprehensive loss.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	Management does not anticipate that the recently issued but not yet effective accounting pronouncements will materially impact the Company’s financial condition.

2_ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE

2. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
NOTE 2 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	'
	Accounts receivable consists of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Accounts receivable	$	721		$	838
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		(39	)		(10	)
	Accounts receivable, net	$	682		$	828

3_INVENTORIES

3. INVENTORIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
3. INVENTORIES	'
	Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. The cost is determined by using the average cost method. Inventories consist of the following items as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, in thousands:
		September 30,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Raw material	$	46	$	46
	Work in process		74		115
	Finished goods		193		216
	Total inventory	$	313	$	377

4_DEBT_CONVERSION

4. DEBT CONVERSION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Conversion	'
NOTE 4 - DEBT CONVERSION	'
	(a) Line of Credit
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued 4,523,000 shares of its Common Stock (as defined below) for the settlement of $1,444,000 of principal and $289,000 of accrued interest for a total amount of $1,733,000 owed to Angus Capital Partners. The Company issued Common Stock at an average price of $0.38 per share calculated based on the closing price the day the debt was settled. See Note 9 for additional information on this facility.
	(b) Other Debt
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued 2,264,000 and 1,213,000 shares of its Common Stock for the settlement of principal amount of $1,203,000 and $551,000 of accrued interest, respectively, for a total of $1,754,000. The Company issued Common Stock at an average price of $.50 per share calculated based on the closing price the day the debt was settled.

5_COMMON_STOCK_PREFERRED_STOCK

5. COMMON STOCK, PREFERRED STOCK, AND WARRANTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

'

NOTE 5 - COMMON STOCK , PREFERRED STOCK AND WARRANTS

'

The total number of shares of stock of all classes which the Company shall have the authority to issue is 1,000,000,000, of which 25,000,000 shall be shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.001 per share ("Preferred Stock"), and 975,000,000 shall be shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share ("Common Stock").

Common Stock

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were 14,981,195 and 5,487,072 shares of its Common Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued 9,244,123 shares of Common Stock which was valued at the closing market price on the date of issuance of such shares, which were issued in lieu of cash as payment for the following (in thousands):

30-Sep-13

Supplemental Non-Cash Disclosure

Professional fees

$

377

Services and compensation

386

Other services rendered

562

Total for services, compensation and interest

$

1,325

Notes payable

$

1,203

Line of credit and interest

$

1,733

Preferred Stock

The Company has 25,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock authorized of which 10,000,000 shares had been designated as Series A Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”). There were 8,176,982 shares of Series A Preferred Shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 and 8,426,982 at December 31, 2012. With respect to the Series A Preferred Stock outstanding at September 30, 2013, the Company would be required to issue 8,176,982 shares of its Common Stock upon conversion.

ERF Wireless, Inc Distribution of EBI Equities to Non-controlling Interest

As of September 30, 2013, the Company had issued 725,611 shares of EBI as a stock dividend and three year warrant expiring December 31, 2014, to purchase 725,611 shares of EBI Common Stock at an exercise price of $4.00 per share and three year warrant expiring December 31, 2014, to purchase 725,611 shares of EBI Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.00; such issuances are valued at $107,000. The Company expects to issue the remaining stock dividends during calendar year 2013. No stock dividends were issued during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Warrants

During 2013, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Tonaquint, Inc. for $791,500 and issued five-year warrants to purchase 148,406 shares of common stock at $0.80 per share, expiring March 2018.

During 2013, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Willow Creek Capital for $244,200 and issued five-year warrants to purchase 48,775 shares of common stock at $0.751 per share, expiring April 2018.

During 2013, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Vista Capital for $60,500 and issued five year warrants to purchase 14,405 shares of common stock at $0.80 per share, expiring April 2018.

The following tables set forth summarized warrants that are issued, outstanding and exercisable for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

Warrants Outstanding

Weighted Average Exercise Price

Expiration Date

December 31,

Issued

Exercised

Expired

September 30,

2012

2013

$

0.8

18-Mar

–

148,406

–

–

148,406

$

0.8

18-Apr

–

14,405

–

–

14,405

$

0.75

18-Apr

–

48,775

–

–

48,775

Total Warrants

–

211,586

–

–

211,586

6_STOCK_PLAN

6. STOCK PLAN	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
NOTE 6 - STOCK PLAN	'
	In May 2013, the board of directors adopted a non-qualified stock option plan whereby 1,000,000 shares were reserved for issuance. As of September 30, 2013, 533,091 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding to certain employees and consultants for services rendered under the plan. This plan is for key employees, officers, directors, and consultants of ERF Wireless, Inc.
	Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, May 2013	2013-A
		Plan
	Shares initially reserved		1,000,000
	Shares issued during 2013		533,091
	Remaining shares available to be issued at September 30, 2013		466,909
	Shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013		533,091
	In December 2012, the board of directors adopted a non-qualified stock option plan whereby 450,000 shares were reserved for issuance. As of September 30, 2013, 450,000 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding to certain employees and consultants for services rendered under the plan. This plan is for key employees, officers, directors, and consultants of ERF Wireless, Inc.
	Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, December 2012	2013
		Plan
	Shares initially reserved		450,000
	Shares issued during 2012 and 2013		450,000
	Remaining shares available to be issued at September 30, 2013		–
	Shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013		450,000

7_EARNINGS_PER_SHARE

7. EARNINGS PER SHARE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
NOTE 7 - EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Common Stock (in thousands, except per share amount):
		For the three months ended September 30, 2013
		Net loss			Shares		Per-Share
		(Numerator)			(Denominator)		Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Net loss	$	(2,619	)		12,077	$	(0.22	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(2	)		12,077	$	–
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(2,621	)		12,077	$	(0.22	)
	Diluted EPS:
	Net loss	$	(2,619	)		12,077	$	(0.22	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(2	)		12,077	$	–
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(2,621	)		12,077	$	(0.22	)
		For the three months ended September 30, 2012
		Net loss			Shares		Per-Share
		(Numerator)			(Denominator)		Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Net loss	$	(1,443	)		3,718	$	(0.39	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(9	)		3,718	$	–
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(1,452	)		3,718	$	(0.39	)
	Diluted EPS:
	Net loss	$	(1,443	)		3,718	$	(0.39	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(9	)		3,718	$	–
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(1,452	)		3,718	$	(0.39	)
		For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
		Net loss			Shares		Per-Share
		(Numerator)			(Denominator)		Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Net loss	$	(6,532	)		9,505	$	(0.69	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(1	)		9,505	$	–
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(6,533	)		9,505	$	(0.69	)
	Diluted EPS:
	Net loss	$	(6,532	)		9,505	$	(0.69	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(1	)		9,505	$	–
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(6,533	)		9,505	$	(0.69	)
		For the nine months ended September 30, 2012
		Net loss			Shares		Per-Share
		(Numerator)			(Denominator)		Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Net loss	$	(3,755	)		3,008	$	(1.25	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(17	)		3,008	$	(0.01	)
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(3,772	)		3,008	$	(1.25	)
	Diluted EPS:
	Net loss	$	(3,755	)		3,008	$	(1.25	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(17	)		3,008	$	(0.01	)
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(3,772	)		3,008	$	(1.25	)
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, dilutive securities existed, but due to the Company’s net loss there is an anti-dilutive effect. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of security that could share in the earnings of an entity, such as convertible preferred stock, stock options, warrants or convertible securities.
	The calculation of diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 does not include 1,727,778 shares of Common Stock underlying the Bonds (as define below); 211,586 of warrants underlying promissory convertible debt, 7,571,209 shares of Common stock underlying promissory convertible debt and 8,176,982 shares of Common Stock underlying the Series A Preferred Stock, due to their anti-dilutive effect.

8_MAJOR_CUSTOMERS

8. MAJOR CUSTOMERS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]	'
NOTE 8 - MAJOR CUSTOMERS	'
	The Company had gross sales of 5,279,000 and $5,343,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company had two customers that met the required disclosure of 10% that represented 30% and 10% of the gross sales and 52% and 15% of total accounts receivable during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Additionally, the Company had two customers that met the required disclosure of 10% that represented 41% and 15% of the gross sales and 56% and 17% of total accounts receivable during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

9_NOTES_PAYABLE_LONGTERM_DEBT_

9. NOTES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
NOTE 9 - NOTES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES	'
	Notes payable, long-term debts and capital leases consist of the following as of September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
		Terms		Maturity Date	Interest Rate		Gross Balance				Debt Discount				Balance
	Banc leasing, Inc.	$10,660 / Month including interest		15-Jan	11.62%		$	157			$	–			$	157
	Advantage leasing associates	$7,186 / Month including interest		Various	Various			137				–				137
	Legacy laser services Dallas, LLC	$9,947 / Month including interest		16-May	42.00%			191				–				191
	MP Nexlevel LLC	$7,043 / Month including interest		14-May	10.00%			54				–				54
	Tonaquint	$791,500 / Lump sum payment including interest		13-Sep	12.00%			909				–				909
	JMJ Financial	$330,000 / Lump sum payment including interest		14-Mar	12.00%			307				273				34
	Vista capital	$60,500 / Lump sum payment including interest		13-Oct	12.00%			61				3				58
	Willow creek capital	$244,200 / Lump sum payment including interest		13-Oct	12.00%			244				3				241
	TCA global line of credit	$139,523 / Month including interest		14-Jul	12.00%			1,262				123				1,139
	Investor financing	$495,000 / Lump sum payment including interest		13-Sep	12.00%			473				–				473
	Dakota capital equipment financing	$178,031 / Quarterly including interest		16-Mar	18.00%			1,518				33				1,485
	E-bond investor notes	3 years/ Semiannual interest (See below)		Various	7.50%			311				198				113
	Line of credit	2 years/ Quarterly interest (See below)		15-Dec	12.00%			2,523				–				2,523
	Total debt						$	8,147			$	633				7,514
	Less current maturities															(3,742	)
	Long-term debt														$	3,772
	Notes payable, long-term debts and capital leases consist of the following as of December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
		Terms		Maturity Date	Interest Rate		Gross Balance				Debt Discount				Balance
	Banc leasing, Inc.	$10,660 / Month including interest		15-Jan	11.62%		$	227			$	–			$	227
	Advantage leasing associates	$7,186 / Month including interest		Various	Various			156				–				156
	MP Nexlevel LLC	$7,043 / Month including interest		14-May	10.00%			111				–				111
	Investor financing	$765,000 / Lump sum payment including interest		13-Jan	12.00%			765				–				765
	Premium assignment	$1,495 / Month including interest		13-Jul	6.00%			17				–				17
	Dakota capital equipment financing	$178,031 / Quarterly including interest		16-Mar	18.00%			1,820				57				1,763
	E-bond investor notes	3 years/ Semiannual interest (See below)		Various	7.50%			687				566				121
	Line of credit	2 years/ Quarterly interest (See below)		15-Dec	12.00%			3,168				–				3,168
	Total debt						$	6,951			$	623				6,328
	Less current maturities															(1,527	)
	Long-term debt														$	4,801
	Line of Credit
	During December 2012, the Company extended its maturity date of its $12.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility with Angus Capital Partners, a related party, from December 31, 2013 to December 30, 2015. The terms of the unsecured revolving credit facility allow the Company to draw upon the facility as financing requirements dictate and provide for quarterly interest payments at a 12% rate per annum. The payment of principal and interest may be paid in cash, common shares or preferred shares at the Company’s election. At September 30, 2013, the outstanding balance on the line of credit totaled $2,523,000 with a remaining line of credit available of $9,477,000.
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued 4,523,000 shares of its Common Stock for the settlement of $1,444,000 of principal and $289,000 of accrued interest for a total amount of $1,733,000 owed to Angus Capital Partners. The Company issued Common Stock at an average price of $0.38 per share calculated based on the closing price the day the debt was settled.
	E-Series Bond Investor Note
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued to certain accredited investors a principal amount of $325,000 of E-Series bonds (the "Bonds") in addition to the $687,000 which was outstanding at December 31, 2012. At September 30, 2013, the outstanding principal balance of the Bonds totaled $311,000. The Bonds are due and payable upon maturity, a three-year period from the issuance date. Interest on the Bonds is payable at the rate of 7.5% per annum, and is payable semiannually. The Bondholder may require the Company to convert the Bond (including any unpaid interest) into shares of Common Stock at any time only during the first year. If the Bonds are converted under this option, the Company will issue shares representing 100% of the Bond principal and unpaid interest calculated through maturity. The Common Stock issued under this option will be valued at the average closing price of the common shares for the five days prior to the notification. If the Bond is converted within the first year the Company will issue a three-year warrant to purchase one share of EBI Common Stock at a price of $4.00 for every $2.00 of Bond principal.
	At the Company's discretion at any time after the first year, the Bonds, including the interest payments calculated through the date of conversion may be redeemed in cash or in shares of our Common Stock, valued at the average last sales price over the 20-trading-day period preceding any payment date. If the Company chooses to issue Common Stock as redemption of the Bond principal, we will issue shares representing a value equal to 125% of the Bond principal and shares representing a value equal to 100% of the Bond interest through redemption date.
	The Bonds were determined to include various embedded derivative liabilities. The derivative liabilities are the conversion feature and the redemption option (compound embedded derivative liability). At the date of issuance of the Bond, compound embedded derivative liabilities were measured at fair value using either quoted market prices of financial instruments with similar characteristics or other valuation techniques. These derivative liabilities will be marked-to-market each quarter with the change in fair value recorded in the statement of operations. The Company uses the effective interest method to record interest expense from the accretion of the debt discount and from the accretion of unamortized discount upon conversion which totaled $506,639 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The estimated debt accretion for subsequent years is $15,893, $92,678, and $89,560 for years ending December 31, 2013, 2014, and 2015, respectively.
	The following table summarizes the convertible debt activity for the period January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013:
	Description	Bonds			Compound Derivative Liability				Total
	Fair value at December 31, 2012	$	121,446		$	492,043			$	613,489
	Fair value issuances during 2013 (principal amount)		325,000			–				325,000
	Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)		(139,216	)		139,216				–
	Change in fair value		506,639			(130,623	)			376,016
	Conversions		(701,000	)		(443,611	)			(1,144,611	)
	Fair value at September 30, 2013	$	112,869		$	57,025			$	169,894
	The Company recorded a net change in fair value of derivatives of $130,623 and a gain on debt redemption of $156,791 for a total net derivative income of $287,414 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
	Dakota Capital Fund LLC Equipment Financing
	In November 2011, the Company entered into debt financing agreement with Dakota Capital Fund LLC, for financing of up to $3,000,000. During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company received proceeds of $2,000,000 and had the option of additional funding of $1,000,000 for equipment purchases. This debt facility is secured by certain ERF Wireless assets and there is no prepayment penalty. At September 30, 2013, the outstanding balance on the debt financing agreement totaled $1,485,000 and the Company has elected not to request any additional funds under this credit facility. The payment terms are $178,031 per quarter including interest, at an annual rate of 18% per annum plus 10% of positive operational cash flow as determined on a quarterly basis for repayment of additional principal beginning July 1, 2012. The funding was utilized to purchase equipment to build out networks in oil and gas exploration regions of North America.
	The Company issued 30,000 shares of Common Stock for the consummation of the initial $2,000,000 debt financing agreement from Dakota Capital Fund LLC resulting in a debt discount of $93,600. The Company uses the effective interest method to record interest expense from the accretion of the debt discount and accretes the unamortized discount upon conversion which totaled $24,361 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The estimated debt accretion for subsequent years is $8,653 and $24,611 for years ending December 31, 2013, and 2014, respectively.
	Tonaquint Convertible Promissory Note
	On March 5, 2013, the Company entered into a six-month secured convertible promissory note secured debt financing agreement with Tonaquint, Inc. (“holder”), for $791,500, bearing interest at a rate of 12% per annum and maturing September 5, 2013. At September 30, 2013, the outstanding principal balance of the Tonaquint convertible promissory note totaled $909,000. The note includes an original issue discount (“OID”) of $65,000 based on the consideration funded, prepaid interest of $71,500 and $5,000 in legal and other expense. The Company also paid holder an origination fee in the amount of $227,500 in 144 Stock (284,375 shares) at the closing bid price on March 5, 2013, plus 50,000 shares (valued at $40,000) of the Company’s Common Stock. The holder may require the Company to convert the outstanding principal balance (including any unpaid interest) into shares of 144 Common Stock at any time after the six-month term of the note. The Common Stock issued will be valued using a conversion factor of 80% of the average of the lowest two (2) trading prices for common shares during the twenty (20) trading day period ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the conversion date. If the average two (2) lowest trading prices is less than $0.33, then the conversion factor will be reduced to 70%. The holder received the option to purchase five-year warrants expiring March 5, 2018 to purchase 148,406 shares of ERF Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.80 or the per-share price at which the Common Stock is sold in an underwritten public offering that closes on or before the date that is six (6) months from the issue date, as may be adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms and conditions of this warrant. The Company is not in compliance with all the provisions of the note causing an automatic acceleration of the outstanding balance of $791,500 to $949,800. The note will accrue interest at a rate of 12% from September 5, 2013 until the March 4, 2014 and thereafter at a rate of 18% per annum. The note is recorded as a current liability and has been reduced subsequently by a payment of $59,000.
	The Tonaquint promissory note was determined to include various embedded derivative liabilities. The derivative liabilities are the conversion feature, conversion price reset feature and the redemption option (compound embedded derivative liability). At the date of issuance of the Tonaquint note, compound embedded derivative liabilities were measured at fair value using either quoted market prices of financial instruments with similar characteristics or other valuation techniques. These derivative liabilities will be marked-to-market each quarter with the change in fair value recorded in the statement of operations. The Company uses the effective interest method to record interest expense from the accretion of the debt discount, which totaled $588,724 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
	The following table summarizes the convertible debt activity for the period March 5, 2013 through September 30, 2013:
	Description	Tonaquint			Warrant Compound Derivative Liability				Compound Derivative Liability				Total
	Fair value issuances at inception	$	949,800		$	–			$	–			$	949,800
	Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)		(588,724	)		16,400				256,224				(316,100	)
	Change in fair value		588,724			(13,891	)			172,799				747,632
	Conversions during		(40,882	)						–				(40,882	)
	Fair value at September 30, 2013	$	908,918		$	2,509			$	429,023			$	1,340,450
	The Company recorded a net change in fair value of derivative expense of $187,322 and a loss on debt redemption of $19,162 for a total net derivative expense of $206,484 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
	JMJ Financial Convertible Promissory Note
	On March 20, 2013, the Company entered into a one year unsecured promissory note debt financing agreement with JMJ Financial for (“JMJ”) up to $500,000 at the sole discretion of additional consideration with the Lender. The note includes a 10% original issue discount that is prorated based on the consideration funded. The Company also paid holder an origination fee in the amount of $40,500 in 144 Stock (50,000 shares) at the closing bid price of the Company’s Common Stock. As of September 30, 2013 the Company has received funding of $300,000, bearing interest at a rate of 12% per annum and maturing in one year from the effective date of each payment. At September 30, 2013, the outstanding principal balance of the JMJ Financial convertible promissory note totaled $307,000 including OID. The conversion price is the lesser of $0.59 or 60% of the lowest trade price in the 25 trading days previous to the conversion.
The JMJ promissory note was determined to include various embedded derivative liabilities. The derivative liabilities are the conversion feature, conversion price reset feature and the redemption option (compound embedded derivative liability). At the date of issuance of the JMJ note, compound embedded derivative liabilities were measured at fair value using either quoted market prices of financial instruments with similar characteristics or other valuation techniques. These derivative liabilities will be marked-to-market each quarter with the change in fair value recorded in the statement of operations. The Company uses the effective interest method to record interest expense from the accretion of the debt discount and from the accretion of unamortized discount upon conversion which totaled $56,731 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The estimated debt accretion for subsequent years is $63,688 and $209,581 for years ending December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively.
The following table summarizes the convertible debt activity for the period March 20, 2013 through September 30, 2013:
Description	JMJ			Compound Derivative Liability				Total
Fair value issuances at inception	$	330,000		$	–			$	330,000
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)		(330,000	)		382,260				52,260
Change in fair value		56,731			(123,659	)			(66,928	)
Conversions during		(22,500	)		–				(22,500	)
Fair value at September 30, 2013	$	34,231		$	258,601			$	292,832
The Company recorded a net change in fair value of derivatives income of $104,200 and a loss on debt redemption of $13,819 for a total net derivative income of $90,381 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Willow Creek Capital Convertible Promissory Note
On April 2, 2013, the Company entered into a nine month convertible promissory note secured debt financing agreement with Willow Creek Capital, LLC, for $244,200, bearing interest at a rate of 12% per annum and maturing October 01, 2013. The note also includes a 10% OID of $20,000 based on the consideration funded, prepaid interest of $22,200 and $2,000 in legal and other expense. The Company also paid holder an origination fee in the amount of $109,890 in 144 Stock (146,325 shares) at the closing bid price of the Company’s Common Stock. The holder may require the Company to convert the outstanding principal balance (including any unpaid interest) into shares of 144 Common Stock at any time after the six months term of the note. The Common Stock issued will be valued using a conversion factor of 80% the average of the lowest two (2) trading prices common shares during the twenty (20) trading day period ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the conversion date. If the average two (2) lowest trading prices is less than $0.33, then the conversion factor will be reduced to 70%. The holder will be entitled to purchase from the Company five year warrants expiring April 2, 2018 to purchase 48,775 shares of ERF Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.751 or the per-share price at which the Common Stock is sold in an underwritten public offering that closes on or before the date that is six (6) months from the issue date, as may be adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Warrant.
The Willow Creek promissory note was determined to include various embedded derivative liabilities. The derivative liabilities are the conversion feature, conversion price full ratchet reset feature and the redemption option (compound embedded derivative liability). At the date of issuance of the Willow Creek note, compound embedded derivative liabilities were measured at fair value using either quoted market prices of financial instruments with similar characteristics or other valuation techniques. These derivative liabilities will be marked-to-market each quarter with the change in fair value recorded in the statement of operations. The Company uses the effective interest method to record interest expense from the accretion of the debt discount and from the accretion of unamortized discount upon conversion which totaled $240,793 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The estimated debt accretion for the remainder of 2013 is $3,407.
The following table summarizes the convertible debt activity for the period April 2, 2013 through September 30, 2013:
Description	Willowcreek			Compound Derivative Liability				Total
Fair value issuances at inception	$	244,200		$	–			$	244,200
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)		(244,200	)		255,000				10,800
Change in fair value		240,793			(104,257	)			136,536
Conversions during		–			–				–
Fair value at September 30, 2013	$	240,793		$	150,743			$	391,536
The Company recorded a net change in fair value of derivative income of $104,257 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Vista Capital Convertible Promissory Note
On April 4, 2013, the Company entered into a six month convertible promissory note secured debt financing agreement with Vista Capital Investments, LLC, for $60,500, bearing interest at a rate of 12% per annum and maturing October 4, 2013. The note also includes a 10% OID of $5,000 based on the consideration funded, prepaid interest of $5,500. The Company also paid holder an origination fee in the amount of $21,175 in 144 Stock (33,611 shares) at the closing bid price plus of the Company’s Common Stock. The holder may require the Company to convert the outstanding principal balance (including any unpaid interest) into shares of 144 Common Stock at any time after the six months term of the note. The Common Stock issued will be valued using a conversion factor of 80% the average of the lowest two (2) trading prices common shares during the twenty (20) trading day period ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the conversion date. If the average two (2) lowest trading prices is less than $0.33, then the conversion factor will be reduced to 70%. The holder will be entitled to purchase from the Company five year warrants expiring April 4, 2018 to purchase 14,405 shares of ERF Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.80 or the per-share price at which the Common Stock is sold in an underwritten public offering that closes on or before the date that is six (6) months from the issue date, as may be adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Warrant.
The Vista promissory note was determined to include various embedded derivative liabilities. The derivative liabilities are the conversion feature, conversion price full ratchet reset feature and the redemption option (compound embedded derivative liability). At the date of issuance of the Vista note, compound embedded derivative liabilities were measured at fair value using either quoted market prices of financial instruments with similar characteristics or other valuation techniques. These derivative liabilities will be marked-to-market each quarter with the change in fair value recorded in the statement of operations. The Company uses the effective interest method to record interest expense from the accretion of the debt discount and from the accretion of unamortized discount upon conversion which totaled $57,543 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The estimated debt accretion for the remaining 2013 is $3,047.
The following table summarizes the convertible debt activity for the period April 4, 2013 through September 30, 2013:
Description	Vista			Compound Derivative Liability				Total
Fair value issuances at inception	$	60,500		$	–			$	60,500
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)		(60,500	)		70,967				10,467
Change in fair value		57,453			(33,621	)			23,832
Conversions during		–			–				–
Fair value at September 30, 2013	$	57,453		$	37,346			$	94,799
The Company recorded a net change in fair value of derivatives income of $33,621 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
TCA Global Convertible Promissory Note
On June 28, 2013, the Company entered into a twelve month convertible promissory note secured debt financing agreement with TCA Global Credit Master Fund for $1,500,000, bearing interest at a rate of 12% per annum and maturing July 28, 2014. At September 30, 2013, the outstanding principal balance of the TCA Global convertible promissory note totaled $1,262,000. The note also includes $153,300 in commitment fees; due diligence fees; document review fees; service fees; legal; and other expense. The holder may require the Company to convert the outstanding principal balance (including any unpaid interest) into shares of 144 Common Stock at any time during the twelve months term of the note or thereafter. The Common Stock issued will be valued using a conversion factor of 85% the average VWAP trading price during the five (5) trading day period ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the conversion date.
The TCA Global promissory note was determined to include various embedded derivative liabilities. The derivative liabilities are the conversion feature and the redemption option (compound embedded derivative liability). At the date of issuance of the TCA Global note, compound embedded derivative liabilities were measured at fair value using either quoted market prices of financial instruments with similar characteristics or other valuation techniques. These derivative liabilities will be marked-to-market each quarter with the change in fair value recorded in the statement of operations. The Company uses the effective interest method to record interest expense from the accretion of the debt discount and from the accretion of unamortized discount upon conversion which totaled $15,764 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The estimated debt accretion for subsequent years is $18,261, $69,168 and $35,155 for years ending December 31, 2013, 2014 and 2015, respectively.
The following table summarizes the convertible debt activity for the period June 28, 2013 through September 30, 2013:
Description	TCA Global			Compound Derivative Liability				Total
Fair value issuances at inception	$	1,500,000		$	–			$	1,500,000
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)		(138,312	)		138,312				–
Change in fair value		15,764			(2,249	)			13,515
Conversions during		(237,729	)		–				(237,729	)
Fair value at September 30, 2013	$	1,139,723		$	136,063			$	1,275,786
The Company recorded a net change in fair value of derivatives income of $2,249 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Investor Financing
On July 13, 2012, the Company entered into a three-month secured debt financing agreement with individuals for $1,000,000 with an interest rate of 12% per annum. Under the agreement, as amended, the maturity date was extended to September 30, 2013. Both parties under the amendment agreed to apply the Dakota Capital Fund payment of $181,235 including interest as a subset to the bridge note incurring an interest rate at .5% interest per day on a 360 day calendar year. At September 30, 2013, the outstanding principal balance totaled $473,000. The Company is in negotiations of extending the investor financing note through fourth quarter 2013.
Capital Leases
Banc Leasing Inc. Included in property and equipment at September 30, 2013, the cost of the equipment was $610,900 and the accumulated amortization was $463,263. Amortization of assets under capital leases is included in depreciation expense. The equipment is the primary collateral securing the financing.
Advantage Leasing Inc. Included in vehicles at September 30, 2013, the cost of the vehicles was $273,443 and the accumulated amortization was $134,307. Amortization of assets under capital leases is included in depreciation expense. The vehicles are the primary collateral securing the financing.
Legacy Laser Services Dallas, LLC Included in property and equipment at September 30, 2013, the cost of the equipment was $155,349 and the accumulated amortization was $19,447. Amortization of assets under capital leases is included in depreciation expense. The equipment is the primary collateral securing the financing.
The following is a schedule by years of future minimum lease payments under capital leases together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments as of September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
Year Ending  December 31,
2013	$	86
2014		335
2015		159
2016		63
Thereafter		–
Total minimum lease payments		643
Less amount representing interest		(158	)
Present value of net minimum lease payments		485
Current maturities of capital lease obligations		(252	)
Long-term portion of capital lease obligations	$	233

10_COMMITMENTS

10. COMMITMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS	'
	Leases and License Agreements
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, rental expenses of approximately $902,000 and $750,000, respectively, were incurred. The Company accounts for rent expense under leases that provide for escalating rentals over the related lease term on a straight-line method. The Company occupies office and tower facilities under several non-cancelable operating lease agreements expiring at various dates through December 2018, and requiring payment of property taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities.
	Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
	Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	2013		229
	2014		779
	2015		707
	2016		610
	Thereafter		126
	Total	$	2,451
	Banc Leasing Inc.
	During August 2007, the Company entered into a contract with Banc Leasing Inc. to fund the Company’s US-Banknet System. Each funding is collateralize by the equipment and normally is repaid over a seven year period with interest established at the date of the inception of the lease. Each lease has a $1 buyout provision. The details of the capital lease are included in Note 9.

11_COSTS_AND_ESTIMATED_EARNING

11. COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS IN EXCESS OF BILLINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Costs And Estimated Earnings In Excess Of Billings On Uncompleted Contracts	'
11. COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS IN EXCESS OF BILLINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS	'
	Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, are summarized as follows (in thousands):
		September 30,
		2013
	Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts	$	51
	Estimated profit		57
	Gross revenue		108
	Less: billings to date		108
	Costs and profit in excess of billings	$	–
	Such amounts are included in the accompanying balance sheet at September 30, 2013, are summarized as follows (in thousands):
			September 30,
			2013
	Cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	$	–
	Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts		–
		$	–

12_RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS

12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	'
	In May 2013, the Company entered into a capital lease agreement with Legacy Laser Services Dallas, LLC and (Affiliate). Manny M. Carter is a Managing Member of Legacy Laser Services and a current Board Member of ERF Wireless Inc. At September 30, 2013, the outstanding balance on the capital leases totaled $191,000. The payment terms are $9,947 per month including interest, at an annual rate of 42% per annum. The capital leased equipment is to be utilized in our networks in oil and gas exploration regions. The equipment is the primary collateral securing the financing.

13_INDUSTRY_SEGMENTS

13. INDUSTRY SEGMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
NOTE 13 - INDUSTRY SEGMENTS	'
	This summary reflects the Company's current segments, as described below.
	Energy Broadband, Inc. (EBI)
	EBI provides wireless connectivity to rural oil and gas locations primarily via Mobile Broadband Trailers (“MBTs”). EBI provides wireless broadband products and services focusing primarily on commercial customers providing high speed bandwidth to rural North America to serve the oil and gas sector. All sales from external customers are located within the United States.
	Wireless Bundled Services Division (WBS)
	WBS provides wireless broadband products and services to commercial and individual customers throughout the wireless industry. The company is in the early stages of building and acquiring a seamless wireless broadband network in certain regions of North America to serve private entities, cities, municipalities and the general public. All sales from external customers are located within the United States.
	Enterprise Network Services (ENS)
	ENS provides product and service to operate an enterprise-class encrypted wireless banking network business. Also, ENS provides the CryptoVue System consisting of software, site-based hardware devices and servers to perform network encryption; contracts for the construction, operation, monitoring and maintenance of fixed wireless networks for banking, healthcare and educational customers; trade names, equipment and software, including the software architecture and design. All sales from external customers are located within the United States.
	For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013	EBI		WBS			ENS			Total Segment			ERF Corporate			Total Consolidated
	Revenue	$	1,121	$	610		$	72		$	1,803		$	–		$	1,803
	Segment income (loss) from operations		82		(360	)		(26	)		(304	)		(844	)		(1,148	)
	Total assets		3,006		1,580			435			5,021			289			5,310
	Capital expenditures		74		69			–			143			–			143
	Depreciation		215		204			58			477			8			485
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2012	EBI		WBS			ENS			Total Segment			ERF Corporate			Total Consolidated
	Revenue	$	1,363	$	576		$	69		$	2,008		$	–		$	2,008
	Segment income (loss) from operations		245		(158	)		(78	)		9			(1,003	)		(994	)
	Total assets		3,388		2,238			656			6,282			171			6,453
	Capital expenditures		147		321			5			473			3			476
	Depreciation		191		182			59			432			11			443
	Nine Months Endeed September 30, 2013	EBI		WBS			ENS			Total Segment			ERF Corporate			Total Consolidated
	Revenue	$	3,134	$	1,818		$	327		$	5,279		$	–		$	5,279
	Segment income (loss) from operations		64		(1,032	)		(21	)		(989	)		(2,645	)		(3,634	)
	Total assets		3,006		1,580			435			5,021			289			5,310
	Capital expenditures		270		174			–			444			15			459
	Depreciation		645		616			176			1,437			24			1,461
	Nine Months Endeed September 30, 2012	EBI		WBS			ENS			Total Segment			ERF Corporate			Total Consolidated
	Revenue	$	3,398	$	1,725		$	220		$	5,343		$	–		$	5,343
	Segment income (loss) from operations		479		(350	)		(245	)		(116	)		(2,612	)		(2,728	)
	Total assets		3,388		2,238			656			6,282			171			6,453
	Capital expenditures		677		761			5			1,443			13			1,456
	Depreciation		510		451			175			1,136			38			1,174
	Reconciliation of Segment	30-Sep-13		31-Dec-12
	Assets to Total Assets
	Total segment assets	$	5,021	$	5,989
	Total corporate assets		289		282
	Total assets	$	5,310	$	6,271
	The Company evaluates the performance of its operating segments based on income before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation expense, accounting changes and non-recurring items.
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, two customers accounted for $1,572,000 and $542,000 of EBI revenues each.

14_SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS

14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	'
	Subsequent to September 30, 2013, the Company issued 10,033,056 shares of common stock valued at approximately $641,000 for services rendered, and conversion of debt.
	Subsequent to September 30, 2013, the Company, received conversion notices from the holder and made payments toward the Tonaquint convertible promissory note of $59,000.

1_BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_Polici

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Nature of the Company	'
	ERF Wireless, Inc. (“Company” or “ERF Wireless”) provides critical infrastructure wireless broadband communications products and services to a broad spectrum of customers in primarily rural oil and gas exploration areas of North America. We also provide high quality broadband services and critical communications services to residential, oil and gas, educational, health care, and regional banks in rural areas utilizing our Company owned and operated wireless networks. As a total comprehensive solutions provider we offer a wide array of critical communications services including high speed broadband, voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephone and facsimile service, and video security.
	Historically, our revenues have been generated primarily from wireless internet and network construction services. Our Internet revenues have resulted from our offering of broadband and basic communications services to residential and enterprise customers. Our construction revenues typically have consisted of revenues generated from the construction of bank, educational, and healthcare networks and other services associated with providing wireless products and services to the regional banking, educational and healthcare industries.
	Our internet revenues are recorded in “ERF Wireless Bundled Services, Inc. (WBS)”, revenues from construction of bank, healthcare and educational networks in our “ERF Enterprise Network Services, Inc. (ENS)” and wireless broadband products and services to rural oil and gas locations are recorded in “Energy Broadband, Inc. (EBI)”. Please refer to segment footnote 13 for additional information regarding segment operations.
Basis of Accounting	'
	The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's annual report for the year ended December 31, 2012 filed with the SEC on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the consolidated financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited consolidated financial statements for the most recent fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 as reported in form 10-K have been omitted.
Noncontrolling Interest	'
	Non-controlling interest in our majority owned subsidiary EBI, is included in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets. Non-controlling interest represents 3.63% of the equity of EBI and any transfer of value from ERF to non-controlling interest holders. Non-controlling interest is adjusted for the non-controlling interest holders’ proportionate share of the earnings or losses of EBI. Any excess losses applicable to the non-controlling interests have been and are borne by the Company as there is no obligation of the non-controlling interests to fund any losses in excess of their original investment. There is also no obligation or commitment on the part of the Company to fund operating losses of any subsidiary whether wholly-owned or majority-owned.
Reclassification	'
	Certain amounts in the 2012 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2013 financial presentation. These reclassifications have no impact on the total comprehensive loss.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Management does not anticipate that the recently issued but not yet effective accounting pronouncements will materially impact the Company’s financial condition.

2_ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE_Tables

2. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts receivable consists of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Accounts receivable	$	721		$	838
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		(39	)		(10	)
	Accounts receivable, net	$	682		$	828

3_INVENTORIES_Tables

3. INVENTORIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of inventories	'
	The cost is determined by using the average cost method. Inventories consist of the following items as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, in thousands:
		September 30,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Raw material	$	46	$	46
	Work in process		74		115
	Finished goods		193		216
	Total inventory	$	313	$	377

5_COMMON_STOCK_AND_PREFERRED_S

5. COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

'

Common Stock

'

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued 9,244,123 shares of Common Stock which was valued at the closing market price on the date of issuance of such shares, which were issued in lieu of cash as payment for the following (in thousands):

30-Sep-13

Supplemental Non-Cash Disclosure

Professional fees

$

377

Services and compensation

386

Other services rendered

562

Total for services, compensation and interest

$

1,325

Notes payable

$

1,203

Line of credit and interest

$

1,733

Warrants

'

The following tables set forth summarized warrants that are issued, outstanding and exercisable for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

Warrants Outstanding

Weighted Average Exercise Price

Expiration Date

December 31,

Issued

Exercised

Expired

September 30,

2012

2013

$

0.8

18-Mar

–

148,406

–

–

148,406

$

0.8

18-Apr

–

14,405

–

–

14,405

$

0.75

18-Apr

–

48,775

–

–

48,775

Total Warrants

–

211,586

–

–

211,586

6_STOCK_PLAN_Tables

6. STOCK PLAN (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock Option Plan	'
	In May 2013, the board of directors adopted a non-qualified stock option plan whereby 1,000,000 shares were reserved for issuance. As of September 30, 2013, 533,091 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding to certain employees and consultants for services rendered under the plan. This plan is for key employees, officers, directors, and consultants of ERF Wireless, Inc.
	Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, May 2013	2013-A
		Plan
	Shares initially reserved		1,000,000
	Shares issued during 2013		533,091
	Remaining shares available to be issued at September 30, 2013		466,909
	Shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013		533,091
	In December 2012, the board of directors adopted a non-qualified stock option plan whereby 450,000 shares were reserved for issuance. As of September 30, 2013, 450,000 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding to certain employees and consultants for services rendered under the plan. This plan is for key employees, officers, directors, and consultants of ERF Wireless, Inc.
	Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, December 2012	2013
		Plan
	Shares initially reserved		450,000
	Shares issued during 2012 and 2013		450,000
	Remaining shares available to be issued at September 30, 2013		–
	Shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013		450,000

7_EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Tables

7. EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Common Stock (in thousands, except per share amount):
		For the three months ended September 30, 2013
		Net loss			Shares		Per-Share
		(Numerator)			(Denominator)		Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Net loss	$	(2,619	)		12,077	$	(0.22	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(2	)		12,077	$	–
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(2,621	)		12,077	$	(0.22	)
	Diluted EPS:
	Net loss	$	(2,619	)		12,077	$	(0.22	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(2	)		12,077	$	–
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(2,621	)		12,077	$	(0.22	)
		For the three months ended September 30, 2012
		Net loss			Shares		Per-Share
		(Numerator)			(Denominator)		Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Net loss	$	(1,443	)		3,718	$	(0.39	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(9	)		3,718	$	–
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(1,452	)		3,718	$	(0.39	)
	Diluted EPS:
	Net loss	$	(1,443	)		3,718	$	(0.39	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(9	)		3,718	$	–
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(1,452	)		3,718	$	(0.39	)
		For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
		Net loss			Shares		Per-Share
		(Numerator)			(Denominator)		Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Net loss	$	(6,532	)		9,505	$	(0.69	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(1	)		9,505	$	–
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(6,533	)		9,505	$	(0.69	)
	Diluted EPS:
	Net loss	$	(6,532	)		9,505	$	(0.69	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(1	)		9,505	$	–
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(6,533	)		9,505	$	(0.69	)
		For the nine months ended September 30, 2012
		Net loss			Shares		Per-Share
		(Numerator)			(Denominator)		Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Net loss	$	(3,755	)		3,008	$	(1.25	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(17	)		3,008	$	(0.01	)
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(3,772	)		3,008	$	(1.25	)
	Diluted EPS:
	Net loss	$	(3,755	)		3,008	$	(1.25	)
	Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	$	(17	)		3,008	$	(0.01	)
	Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	$	(3,772	)		3,008	$	(1.25	)

9_NOTES_PAYABLE_LONGTERM_DEBT_1

9. NOTES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Notes payable, long-term debts and capital leases	'
	Notes payable, long-term debts and capital leases consist of the following as of September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
		Terms		Maturity Date	Interest Rate		Gross Balance				Debt Discount				Balance
	Banc leasing, Inc.	$10,660 / Month including interest		15-Jan	11.62%		$	157			$	–			$	157
	Advantage leasing associates	$7,186 / Month including interest		Various	Various			137				–				137
	Legacy laser services Dallas, LLC	$9,947 / Month including interest		16-May	42.00%			191				–				191
	MP Nexlevel LLC	$7,043 / Month including interest		14-May	10.00%			54				–				54
	Tonaquint	$791,500 / Lump sum payment including interest		13-Sep	12.00%			909				–				909
	JMJ Financial	$330,000 / Lump sum payment including interest		14-Mar	12.00%			307				273				34
	Vista capital	$60,500 / Lump sum payment including interest		13-Oct	12.00%			61				3				58
	Willow creek capital	$244,200 / Lump sum payment including interest		13-Oct	12.00%			244				3				241
	TCA global line of credit	$139,523 / Month including interest		14-Jul	12.00%			1,262				123				1,139
	Investor financing	$495,000 / Lump sum payment including interest		13-Sep	12.00%			473				–				473
	Dakota capital equipment financing	$178,031 / Quarterly including interest		16-Mar	18.00%			1,518				33				1,485
	E-bond investor notes	3 years/ Semiannual interest (See below)		Various	7.50%			311				198				113
	Line of credit	2 years/ Quarterly interest (See below)		15-Dec	12.00%			2,523				–				2,523
	Total debt						$	8,147			$	633				7,514
	Less current maturities															(3,742	)
	Long-term debt														$	3,772
	Notes payable, long-term debts and capital leases consist of the following as of December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
		Terms		Maturity Date	Interest Rate		Gross Balance				Debt Discount				Balance
	Banc leasing, Inc.	$10,660 / Month including interest		15-Jan	11.62%		$	227			$	–			$	227
	Advantage leasing associates	$7,186 / Month including interest		Various	Various			156				–				156
	MP Nexlevel LLC	$7,043 / Month including interest		14-May	10.00%			111				–				111
	Investor financing	$765,000 / Lump sum payment including interest		13-Jan	12.00%			765				–				765
	Premium assignment	$1,495 / Month including interest		13-Jul	6.00%			17				–				17
	Dakota capital equipment financing	$178,031 / Quarterly including interest		16-Mar	18.00%			1,820				57				1,763
	E-bond investor notes	3 years/ Semiannual interest (See below)		Various	7.50%			687				566				121
	Line of credit	2 years/ Quarterly interest (See below)		15-Dec	12.00%			3,168				–				3,168
	Total debt						$	6,951			$	623				6,328
	Less current maturities															(1,527	)
	Long-term debt														$	4,801
Future minimum lease payments under capital leases	'
	The following is a schedule by years of future minimum lease payments under capital leases together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments as of September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
	Year Ending  December 31,
	2013	$	86
	2014		335
	2015		159
	2016		63
	Thereafter		–
	Total minimum lease payments		643
	Less amount representing interest		(158	)
	Present value of net minimum lease payments		485
	Current maturities of capital lease obligations		(252	)
	Long-term portion of capital lease obligations	$	233
E Series Bond Investor Note	'
Convertible debt activity	'
	The following table summarizes the convertible debt activity for the period January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013:
	Description	Bonds			Compound Derivative Liability				Total
	Fair value at December 31, 2012	$	121,446		$	492,043			$	613,489
	Fair value issuances during 2013 (principal amount)		325,000			–				325,000
	Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)		(139,216	)		139,216				–
	Change in fair value		506,639			(130,623	)			376,016
	Conversions		(701,000	)		(443,611	)			(1,144,611	)
	Fair value at September 30, 2013	$	112,869		$	57,025			$	169,894
Tonaquint	'
Convertible debt activity	'
	The following table summarizes the convertible debt activity for the period March 5, 2013 through September 30, 2013:
	Description	Tonaquint			Warrant Compound Derivative Liability				Compound Derivative Liability				Total
	Fair value issuances at inception	$	949,800		$	–			$	–			$	949,800
	Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)		(588,724	)		16,400				256,224				(316,100	)
	Change in fair value		588,724			(13,891	)			172,799				747,632
	Conversions during		(40,882	)						–				(40,882	)
	Fair value at September 30, 2013	$	908,918		$	2,509			$	429,023			$	1,340,450
JMJ	'
Convertible debt activity	'
	The following table summarizes the convertible debt activity for the period March 20, 2013 through September 30, 2013:
	Description	JMJ			Compound Derivative Liability				Total
	Fair value issuances at inception	$	330,000		$	–			$	330,000
	Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)		(330,000	)		382,260				52,260
	Change in fair value		56,731			(123,659	)			(66,928	)
	Conversions during		(22,500	)		–				(22,500	)
	Fair value at September 30, 2013	$	34,231		$	258,601			$	292,832
Willowcreek [Member]	'
Convertible debt activity	'
	The following table summarizes the convertible debt activity for the period April 2, 2013 through September 30, 2013:
	Description	Willowcreek			Compound Derivative Liability				Total
	Fair value issuances at inception	$	244,200		$	–			$	244,200
	Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)		(244,200	)		255,000				10,800
	Change in fair value		240,793			(104,257	)			136,536
	Conversions during		–			–				–
	Fair value at September 30, 2013	$	240,793		$	150,743			$	391,536
Vista Capital	'
Convertible debt activity	'
	The following table summarizes the convertible debt activity for the period April 4, 2013 through September 30, 2013:
	Description	Vista			Compound Derivative Liability				Total
	Fair value issuances at inception	$	60,500		$	–			$	60,500
	Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)		(60,500	)		70,967				10,467
	Change in fair value		57,453			(33,621	)			23,832
	Conversions during		–			–				–
	Fair value at September 30, 2013	$	57,453		$	37,346			$	94,799
TCA Global	'
Convertible debt activity	'
	The following table summarizes the convertible debt activity for the period June 28, 2013 through September 30, 2013:
	Description	TCA Global			Compound Derivative Liability				Total
	Fair value issuances at inception	$	1,500,000		$	–			$	1,500,000
	Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)		(138,312	)		138,312				–
	Change in fair value		15,764			(2,249	)			13,515
	Conversions during		(237,729	)		–				(237,729	)
	Fair value at September 30, 2013	$	1,139,723		$	136,063			$	1,275,786

10_COMMITMENTS_Tables

10. COMMITMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases	'
	Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
	Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	2013		229
	2014		779
	2015		707
	2016		610
	Thereafter		126
	Total	$	2,451

11_COSTS_AND_ESTIMATED_EARNING1

11. COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS IN EXCESS OF BILLINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Costs And Estimated Earnings In Excess Of Billings On Uncompleted Contracts	'
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	'
	Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, are summarized as follows (in thousands):
		September 30,
		2013
	Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts	$	51
	Estimated profit		57
	Gross revenue		108
	Less: billings to date		108
	Costs and profit in excess of billings	$	–
Costs and billings summary	'
	Such amounts are included in the accompanying balance sheet at September 30, 2013, are summarized as follows (in thousands):
			September 30,
			2013
	Cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	$	–
	Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts		–
		$	–

13_INDUSTRY_SEGMENTS_Tables

13. INDUSTRY SEGMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013	EBI		WBS			ENS			Total Segment			ERF Corporate			Total Consolidated
	Revenue	$	1,121	$	610		$	72		$	1,803		$	–		$	1,803
	Segment income (loss) from operations		82		(360	)		(26	)		(304	)		(844	)		(1,148	)
	Total assets		3,006		1,580			435			5,021			289			5,310
	Capital expenditures		74		69			–			143			–			143
	Depreciation		215		204			58			477			8			485
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2012	EBI		WBS			ENS			Total Segment			ERF Corporate			Total Consolidated
	Revenue	$	1,363	$	576		$	69		$	2,008		$	–		$	2,008
	Segment income (loss) from operations		245		(158	)		(78	)		9			(1,003	)		(994	)
	Total assets		3,388		2,238			656			6,282			171			6,453
	Capital expenditures		147		321			5			473			3			476
	Depreciation		191		182			59			432			11			443
	Nine Months Endeed September 30, 2013	EBI		WBS			ENS			Total Segment			ERF Corporate			Total Consolidated
	Revenue	$	3,134	$	1,818		$	327		$	5,279		$	–		$	5,279
	Segment income (loss) from operations		64		(1,032	)		(21	)		(989	)		(2,645	)		(3,634	)
	Total assets		3,006		1,580			435			5,021			289			5,310
	Capital expenditures		270		174			–			444			15			459
	Depreciation		645		616			176			1,437			24			1,461
	Nine Months Endeed September 30, 2012	EBI		WBS			ENS			Total Segment			ERF Corporate			Total Consolidated
	Revenue	$	3,398	$	1,725		$	220		$	5,343		$	–		$	5,343
	Segment income (loss) from operations		479		(350	)		(245	)		(116	)		(2,612	)		(2,728	)
	Total assets		3,388		2,238			656			6,282			171			6,453
	Capital expenditures		677		761			5			1,443			13			1,456
	Depreciation		510		451			175			1,136			38			1,174
Reconciliation of Segment Assets to Total Assets	'
	Reconciliation of Segment	30-Sep-13		31-Dec-12
	Assets to Total Assets
	Total segment assets	$	5,021	$	5,989
	Total corporate assets		289		282
	Total assets	$	5,310	$	6,271

2_ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE_Details

2. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts receivable	$721	$838
Allowance for doubtful accounts	-39	-10
Accounts receivable, net	$682	$828

3_INVENTORIES_Details

3. INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Raw material	$46	$46
Work in process	74	115
Finished goods	193	216
Total inventory	$313	$377

4_DEBT_CONVERSION_Details_Narr

4. DEBT CONVERSION (Details Narrative) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Line Of Credit [Member]	'
Shares issued in settlement of debt	4,523,000
Value of shares issued in settlement of debt	$1,733,000
Other Debt [Member]	'
Shares issued in settlement of debt	2,264,000
Value of shares issued in settlement of debt	$1,754,000

5_COMMON_STOCK_PREFERRED_STOCK1

5. COMMON STOCK , PREFERRED STOCK AND WARRANTS (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Common stock issued for services, shares	9,244,123
Common stock issued for services, value	$1,325
Common stock issued for notes payable, value	1,203
Common stock issued for line of credit and interest, value	1,733
Services and Compensation	'
Common stock issued for services, value	386
Other services	'
Common stock issued for services, value	562
Professional Fees	'
Common stock issued for services, value	$377

5_COMMON_STOCK_PREFERRED_STOCK2

5. COMMON STOCK , PREFERRED STOCK AND WARRANTS (Details 2) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Warrants 1	'
Weighted average exericse price	$0.80
Expiration date	'Mar-18
Warrants issued	148,406
Warrants outstanding, ending balance	148,406
Warrants 2	'
Weighted average exericse price	$0.80
Expiration date	'Apr-18
Warrants issued	14,405
Warrants outstanding, ending balance	14,405
Warrants 3	'
Weighted average exericse price	$0.75
Expiration date	'Apr-18
Warrants issued	48,775
Warrants outstanding, ending balance	48,775
Warrants	'
Warrants issued	211,586
Warrants outstanding, ending balance	211,586

5_COMMON_STOCK_PREFERRED_STOCK3

5. COMMON STOCK, PREFERRED STOCK, AND WARRANTS (Details Narrative) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity [Abstract]	'	'
Common stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock shares authorized	975,000,000	975,000,000
Common stock shares issued	14,981,195	5,487,072
Common stock shares outstanding	14,981,195	5,487,072
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred stock designated	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock Series A shares issued	8,176,982	8,426,982
Preferred stock Series A shares outstanding	8,176,982	8,426,982

6_STOCK_PLAN_Details

6. STOCK PLAN (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
May 2013 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan	'	'
Shares initially reserved	1,000,000	'
Shares issued	533,091	'
Remaining shares available to be issued	466,909	'
Shares issued and outstanding - ending balance	533,091	'
December 2012 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan	'	'
Shares initially reserved	'	450,000
Shares issued	450,000	'
Remaining shares available to be issued	0	'
Shares issued and outstanding - ending balance	450,000	'

7_EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Details

7. EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Basic EPS - Numerator	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations	($2,619)	($1,443)	($6,532)	($3,755)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	-2	-9	-1	-17
Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	-2,621	-1,452	-6,533	-3,772
Diluted EPS - Numerator	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations	-2,619	-1,443	-6,532	-3,755
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest diluted	-2	-9	-1	-17
Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	($2,621)	($1,452)	($6,533)	($3,772)
Basic EPS - Shares Denominator	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations, shares	12,077	3,718	9,505	3,008
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest, shares	12,077	3,718	9,505	3,008
Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc., shares	12,077	3,718	9,505	3,008
Loss from continuing operations, shares	12,077	3,718	9,505	3,008
Loss attributable to non-controlling interests, shares	12,077	3,718	9,505	3,008
Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc., shares	12,077	3,718	9,505	3,008
Basic EPS - Per Share Amount	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations	($0.22)	($0.39)	($0.69)	($1.25)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	($0.01)
Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	($0.22)	($0.39)	($0.69)	($1.25)
Diluted EPS - Per Share Amount	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations	($0.22)	($0.39)	($0.69)	($1.25)
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	($0.01)
Net loss attributable to ERF Wireless, Inc.	($0.22)	($0.39)	($0.69)	($1.25)

7_EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Details_N

7. EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details Narrative)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Bond	'
Common Stock shares excluded from computation of Earning Per Share	1,727,778
Warrants	'
Common Stock shares excluded from computation of Earning Per Share	211,586
Convertible Debt	'
Common Stock shares excluded from computation of Earning Per Share	7,571,209
Series A Preferred Stock	'
Common Stock shares excluded from computation of Earning Per Share	8,176,982

8_MAJOR_CUSTOMERS_Details_Narr

8. MAJOR CUSTOMERS (Details Narrative) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Gross sales	$5,279,000	$5,343,000
Customer A | Accounts Receivable [Member]	'	'
Percentage concentration	52.00%	56.00%
Customer B | Accounts Receivable [Member]	'	'
Percentage concentration	15.00%	17.00%
Revenues | Customer A	'	'
Percentage concentration	30.00%	41.00%
Revenues | Customer B	'	'
Percentage concentration	10.00%	15.00%

9_NOTES_PAYABLE_LONGTERM_DEBT_2

9. NOTES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM DEBT, LINE OF CREDIT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Gross Balance	$8,147	$6,951
Debt Discount	633	623
Total debt balance	7,514	6,328
Less current maturities	-3,742	-1,527
Long-term debt	3,772	4,801
Banc leasing Inc [Member]	'	'
Terms	'$10,660 / Month including interest	'$10,660 / Month including interest
Maturity Date	'15-Jan	'15-Jan
Interest Rate	11.62%	11.62%
Gross Balance	157	227
Debt Discount	'	'
Total debt balance	157	227
Advantage leasing associates [Member]	'	'
Terms	'$7,186 / Month including interest	'$7,186 / Month including interest
Maturity Date	'Various	'Various
Gross Balance	137	156
Debt Discount	'	'
Total debt balance	137	156
Legacy laser services Dallas, LLC [Member]	'	'
Terms	'$9,947 / Month including interest	'
Maturity Date	'16-May	'
Interest Rate	42.00%	'
Gross Balance	191	'
Debt Discount	'	'
Total debt balance	191	'
MP Nexlevel LLC	'	'
Terms	'$7,043 / Month including interest	'$7,043 / Month including interest
Maturity Date	'14-May	'14-May
Interest Rate	10.00%	10.00%
Gross Balance	54	111
Debt Discount	'	'
Total debt balance	54	111
Tonaquint	'	'
Terms	'$791,500 / Lump sum payment including interest	'
Maturity Date	'13-Sep	'
Interest Rate	12.00%	'
Gross Balance	909	'
Debt Discount	'	'
Total debt balance	909	'
JMJ	'	'
Terms	'$330,000 / Lump sum payment including interest	'
Maturity Date	'14-Mar	'
Interest Rate	12.00%	'
Gross Balance	307	'
Debt Discount	273	'
Total debt balance	34	'
Vista captial [Member]	'	'
Terms	'$60,500 / Lump sum payment including interest	'
Maturity Date	'13-Oct	'
Interest Rate	12.00%	'
Gross Balance	61	'
Debt Discount	3	'
Total debt balance	58	'
Willow creek capital [Member]	'	'
Terms	'$244,200 / Lump sum payment including interest	'
Maturity Date	'13-Oct	'
Interest Rate	12.00%	'
Gross Balance	244	'
Debt Discount	3	'
Total debt balance	241	'
TCA global line of credit [Member]	'	'
Terms	'$139,523 / Month including interest	'
Maturity Date	'14-Jul	'
Interest Rate	12.00%	'
Gross Balance	1,262	'
Debt Discount	123	'
Total debt balance	1,139	'
Investor Financing Member	'	'
Terms	'$495,000 / Lump sum payment including interest	'$765,000 / Lump sum payment including interest
Maturity Date	'13-Sep	'13-Jan
Interest Rate	12.00%	12.00%
Gross Balance	473	765
Debt Discount	'	'
Total debt balance	473	765
Dakota capital line of credit [Member]	'	'
Terms	'$178,031 / Quarterly including interest	'$178,031 / Quarterly including interest
Maturity Date	'16-Mar	'16-Mar
Interest Rate	18.00%	18.00%
Gross Balance	1,518	1,820
Debt Discount	33	57
Total debt balance	1,485	1,763
E-bond investor notes [Member]	'	'
Terms	'3 years/ Semiannual interest (See below)	'3 years/ Semiannual interest (See below)
Maturity Date	'Various	'Various
Interest Rate	7.50%	7.50%
Gross Balance	311	687
Debt Discount	198	566
Total debt balance	113	121
Line Of Credit [Member]	'	'
Terms	'2 years/ Quarterly interest (See below)	'2 years/ Quarterly interest (See below)
Maturity Date	'15-Dec	'15-Dec
Interest Rate	12.00%	12.00%
Gross Balance	2,523	3,168
Debt Discount	'	'
Total debt balance	2,523	3,168
Premium assignment [Member]	'	'
Terms	'	'$1,495 / Month including interest
Maturity Date	'	'13-Jul
Interest Rate	'	6.00%
Gross Balance	'	17
Debt Discount	'	'
Total debt balance	'	$17

9_NOTES_PAYABLE_LONGTERM_DEBT_3

9. NOTES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM DEBT, LINE OF CREDIT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Details 1) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
E-Series Bond Investor Note	'
Fair value, beginning balance	$121,446
Fair value issuances during 2013 (principal amount)	325,000
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	-139,216
Change in fair value	506,639
Conversions	-701,000
Fair value, ending balance	112,869
Bond Compound Derivative Liability	'
Fair value, beginning balance	492,043
Fair value issuances during 2013 (principal amount)	0
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	139,216
Change in fair value	-130,623
Conversions	-443,611
Fair value, ending balance	57,025
Bonds Total	'
Fair value, beginning balance	613,489
Fair value issuances during 2013 (principal amount)	325,000
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	0
Change in fair value	376,016
Conversions	-1,144,611
Fair value, ending balance	$169,894

9_NOTES_PAYABLE_LONGTERM_DEBT_4

9. NOTES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM DEBT, LINE OF CREDIT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Details 2) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Tonaquint	'
Fair value, beginning balance	$949,800
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	-588,724
Change in fair value	588,724
Conversions	-40,882
Fair value, ending balance	908,918
Tonaquint Warrant Compound Derivative Liability	'
Fair value, beginning balance	0
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	16,400
Change in fair value	-13,891
Conversions	0
Fair value, ending balance	2,509
Tonaquint Compound Derivative Liability	'
Fair value, beginning balance	0
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	256,224
Change in fair value	172,799
Conversions	0
Fair value, ending balance	429,023
Total Tonaquint	'
Fair value, beginning balance	949,800
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	-316,100
Change in fair value	747,632
Conversions	-40,882
Fair value, ending balance	$1,340,450

9_NOTES_PAYABLE_LONGTERM_DEBT_5

9. NOTES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Details 3) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
JMJ Financial Promissory Note	'
Fair value, beginning balance	$330,000
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	-330,000
Change in fair value	56,731
Conversions	-22,500
Fair value, ending balance	34,231
JMJ Compound Derivative Liability	'
Fair value, beginning balance	0
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	382,260
Change in fair value	-123,659
Conversions	0
Fair value, ending balance	258,601
JMJ Total	'
Fair value, beginning balance	330,000
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	52,260
Change in fair value	-66,928
Conversions	-22,500
Fair value, ending balance	$292,832

9_NOTES_PAYABLE_LONGTERM_DEBT_6

9. NOTES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Details 4) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Willowcreek	'
Fair value, beginning balance	$244,200
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	-244,200
Change in fair value	240,793
Conversions	0
Fair value, ending balance	240,793
Willowcreek Compound Derivative Liability	'
Fair value, beginning balance	0
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	255,000
Change in fair value	-104,257
Conversions	0
Fair value, ending balance	150,743
Willowcreek Total	'
Fair value, beginning balance	244,200
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	10,800
Change in fair value	136,536
Conversions	0
Fair value, ending balance	$391,536

9_NOTES_PAYABLE_LONGTERM_DEBT_7

9. NOTES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Details 5) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Vista Capital	'
Fair value, beginning balance	$60,500
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	-60,500
Change in fair value	57,453
Conversions	0
Fair value, ending balance	57,453
Vista Compound Derivative Liability	'
Fair value, beginning balance	0
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	70,967
Change in fair value	-33,621
Conversions	0
Fair value, ending balance	37,346
Vista Total	'
Fair value, beginning balance	60,500
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	10,467
Change in fair value	23,832
Conversions	0
Fair value, ending balance	$94,799

9_NOTES_PAYABLE_LONGTERM_DEBT_8

9. NOTES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Details 6) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
TCA Global	'
Fair value, beginning balance	$1,500,000
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	-138,312
Change in fair value	15,764
Conversions	-237,729
Fair value, ending balance	1,139,723
TCA Compound Derivative Liability	'
Fair value, beginning balance	0
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	138,312
Change in fair value	-2,249
Conversions	0
Fair value, ending balance	136,063
TCA Total	'
Fair value, beginning balance	1,500,000
Fair value issuances during 2013 (debt discount)	0
Change in fair value	13,515
Conversions	-237,729
Fair value, ending balance	$1,275,786

9_NOTES_PAYABLE_LONGTERM_DEBT_9

9. NOTES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Details 7) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2013	$86
2014	335
2015	159
2016	63
Thereafter	0
Total minimum lease payments	643
Less amount representing interest	-158
Present value of net minimum lease payments	485
Current maturities of capital lease obligations	-252
Long-term portion of capital lease obligations	$233

10_COMMITMENTS_Details

10. COMMITMENTS (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2013	$229
2014	779
2015	707
2016	610
Thereafter	126
Total	$2,451

10_COMMITMENTS_Details_Narrati

10. COMMITMENTS (Details Narrative) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Rental expenses	$902,000	$750,000

11_COSTS_AND_ESTIMATED_EARINGS

11. COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARINGS IN EXCESS OF BILLINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Costs And Estimated Earnings In Excess Of Billings On Uncompleted Contracts	'
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts	$51
Estimated profit	57
Gross revenue	108
Less: billings to date	108
Costs and profit in excess of billings	'

11_COSTS_AND_ESTIMATED_EARINGS1

11. COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARINGS IN EXCESS OF BILLINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS (Details 1) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Costs And Estimated Earnings In Excess Of Billings On Uncompleted Contracts	'	'
Cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	'	'
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	'	'
Total	$0	$35

12_RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_

12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details Narrative) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Outstanding balance on the capital leases	$191,000
Captial lease payments	$9,947
Interest Rate	42.00%

13_INDUSTRY_SEGMENTS_Details

13. INDUSTRY SEGMENTS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenue	$1,803	$2,008	$5,279	$5,343	'
Loss from continuing operations	-1,148	-994	-3,635	-2,728	'
Total assets	5,310	6,453	5,310	6,453	6,271
Capital expenditures	143	476	459	1,456	'
Depreciation	485	443	1,461	1,174	'
EBI	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	1,121	1,363	3,134	3,398	'
Loss from continuing operations	82	245	64	479	'
Total assets	3,006	3,388	3,006	3,388	'
Capital expenditures	74	147	270	677	'
Depreciation	215	191	645	510	'
WBS	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	610	576	1,818	1,725	'
Loss from continuing operations	-360	-158	-1,032	-350	'
Total assets	1,580	2,238	1,580	2,238	'
Capital expenditures	69	321	174	761	'
Depreciation	204	182	616	451	'
ENS	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	72	69	327	220	'
Loss from continuing operations	-26	-78	-21	-245	'
Total assets	435	656	435	656	'
Capital expenditures	'	5	'	5	'
Depreciation	58	59	176	175	'
Total Segment	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	1,803	2,008	5,279	5,343	'
Loss from continuing operations	-304	9	-989	-116	'
Total assets	5,021	6,282	5,021	6,282	5,989
Capital expenditures	143	473	444	1,443	'
Depreciation	477	432	1,437	1,136	'
ERF Corporate	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations	-844	-1,003	-2,645	-2,612	'
Total assets	289	171	289	171	282
Capital expenditures	'	3	15	13	'
Depreciation	$8	$11	$24	$38	'

13_INDUSTRY_SEGMENTS_Details_1

13. INDUSTRY SEGMENTS (Details 1) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Total assets	$5,310	$6,271	$6,453
Total Segment	'	'	'
Total assets	5,021	5,989	6,282
ERF Corporate	'	'	'
Total assets	$289	$282	$171