PARETEUM (TEUM) 10-K 31 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ELEPHANT TALK COMMUNICATIONS CORP	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001084384	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	141,201,742	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$59
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,252,315	$1,233,268
Restricted cash	191,600	1,230,918
Accounts receivable, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,693 and $559,120 at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 respectively	5,976,879	5,123,803
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,254,213	1,821,218
Total current assets	9,675,007	9,409,207
NON-CURRENT ASSETS	'	'
OTHER ASSETS	1,412,408	1,038,306
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	19,786,122	13,088,271
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	8,670,677	10,503,026
GOODWILL	3,773,226	3,436,731
TOTAL ASSETS	43,317,440	37,475,541
CURRENT LIABILITIES	'	'
Overdraft	391,436	350,114
Accounts payable and customer deposits	2,586,662	5,139,292
Obligations under capital leases (current portion)	1,302,838	'
Deferred Revenue	142,731	252,551
Accrued expenses and other payables	4,961,303	4,120,536
8% Convertible Notes (current portion)	'	3,067,416
Loans payable	962,654	963,051
10% Related Party Loan (net of Debt Discount of $1,719,585)	1,033,719	'
Total current liabilities	11,381,343	13,892,960
LONG TERM LIABILITIES	'	'
8% Convertible Notes, net of current portion	'	2,565,202
10% 3rd Party Loan (net of Debt Discount of $726,695)	4,779,913	'
Warrant liabilities	1,973,534	'
Conversion feature	'	311,986
Non-current portion of obligation under capital leases	845,529	'
Loan from joint venture partner	602,047	555,907
Total long term liabilities	8,201,023	3,433,095
Total liabilities	19,582,366	17,326,055
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 28)	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Preferred Stock 0.00001 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 0 issued and outstanding	'	'
Common Stock, .00001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 140,466,801 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 111,918,386 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2012	248,712,321	223,965,907
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	269,869	-732,090
Accumulated deficit	-225,391,922	-203,260,307
Elephant Talk Communications Corp. stockholders' equity	23,590,268	19,973,510
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST	144,806	175,976
Total stockholders' equity	23,735,074	20,149,486
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$43,317,440	$37,475,541

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$7,693	$559,120
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value per share	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	250,000,000	250,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	140,466,801	111,918,386
Common stock, shares outstanding	140,466,801	111,918,386
Convertible Note One [Member]	'	'
Discount on debt	1,719,585	'
Convertible Note Two [Member]	'	'
Discount on debt	$726,695	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract]	'	'	'
REVENUES	$22,827,261	$29,202,188	$32,232,981
COST AND OPERATING EXPENSES	'	'	'
Cost of service	7,149,153	20,819,327	28,723,265
Selling, general and administrative expenses	26,533,283	24,186,278	23,408,554
Depreciation and amortization	6,601,246	5,710,396	5,254,708
Intangible assets impairment charge	'	'	522,726
Total cost and operating expenses	40,283,682	50,716,001	57,909,253
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS	-17,456,421	-21,513,813	-25,676,272
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)	'	'	'
Interest income	103,627	248,017	106,721
Interest expense	-1,064,999	-780,852	-201,184
Interest expense related to Debt Discount and conversion feature	-2,069,649	-1,089,126	'
Change in fair value of conversion feature	232,267	2,387,326	'
Loss on extinguishment of debt	-2,005,100	'	'
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	479,322	'	'
Other Income & (expense)	-302,112	'	460,000
Impairment of related party loans	'	-1,060,784	'
Amortization of deferred financing costs	-248,851	-531,792	'
Net loss from joint venture	'	-501,776	'
Total other income (expense)	-4,875,495	-1,328,987	365,537
LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	-22,331,916	-22,842,800	-25,310,735
Benefit from provision for income taxes	200,301	-289,136	'
NET LOSS	-22,131,615	-23,131,936	-25,310,735
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	1,001,959	411,205	-624,275
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	1,001,959	411,205	-624,275
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	($21,129,656)	($22,720,731)	($25,935,010)
Net loss per common share and equivalents - basic and diluted	($0.18)	($0.21)	($0.24)
Weighted average shares outstanding during the period - basic and diluted	126,259,634	111,322,029	104,326,066

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)

Total

Party One [Member]

Party Two [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

Common Amount [Member]

Common Amount [Member]

Common Amount [Member]

Other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]

Other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]

Other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]

Accummulated Deficit [Member]

Accummulated Deficit [Member]

Accummulated Deficit [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Party One [Member]

Party Two [Member]

USD ($)

Party One [Member]

Party Two [Member]

USD ($)

Party One [Member]

Party Two [Member]

USD ($)

Party One [Member]

Party Two [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010

$28,488,208

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'

'

'

'

$183,825,664

'

'

($519,020)

'

'

($154,818,436)

'

'

Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010

'

'

'

88,660,848

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for note conversions

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for note conversions, shares

'

'

'

2,210,367

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for warrant exercises

25,489,729

'

'

'

'

'

25,489,729

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for warrant exercises, shares

'

'

'

18,063,551

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for employee stock option exercises

1,255,237

'

'

'

'

'

1,255,237

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for employee stock option exercises, shares

'

'

'

786,672

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for board & management compensation

1,343,208

'

'

'

'

'

1,343,208

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for board & management compensation, shares

'

'

'

500,287

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued to consultants

737,611

'

'

'

'

'

737,611

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued to consultants, shares

'

'

'

303,506

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares to be issued

5,269

'

'

'

'

'

5,269

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warrant solicitation fee

-1,052,897

'

'

'

'

'

-1,052,897

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Options compensation expense

4,697,305

'

'

'

'

'

4,697,305

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expenses attributable to share issuances

-112,227

'

'

'

'

'

-112,227

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other comprehensive loss due to foreign exchange rate translation net of tax

-624,275

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-624,275

'

'

'

'

'

Other

800

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

800

'

'

Other, shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Loss

-25,310,735

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-25,310,735

'

'

Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011

34,917,233

'

'

'

'

'

216,188,899

'

'

-1,143,295

'

'

-180,128,371

'

'

Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011

'

'

'

110,525,231

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for warrant exercises

650,000

'

'

'

'

'

650,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for warrant exercises, shares

'

'

'

595,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for employee stock option exercises

519,425

'

'

'

'

'

519,425

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for employee stock option exercises, shares

'

'

'

464,972

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for board & management compensation

1,144,498

'

'

'

'

'

1,144,498

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for board & management compensation, shares

'

'

'

499,121

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for acquisitions

300,272

'

'

'

'

'

300,272

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for acquisitions, shares

'

'

'

134,046

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares returned by former CFO

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares returned by former CFO, shares

'

'

'

-300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares to be issued

50,100

'

'

'

'

'

50,100

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warrant solicitation fee

-28,438

'

'

'

'

'

-28,438

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Options compensation expense

5,220,793

'

'

'

'

'

5,220,793

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expenses attributable to share issuances

-79,642

'

'

'

'

'

-79,642

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other comprehensive loss due to foreign exchange rate translation net of tax

411,205

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

411,205

'

'

'

'

'

Net Loss

-23,131,936

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-23,131,936

'

'

Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012

19,973,510

'

'

'

'

'

223,965,907

'

'

-732,090

'

'

-203,260,307

'

'

Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012

111,918,386

'

'

111,918,368

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for note conversions

1,306,848

'

'

'

'

'

1,306,848

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for note conversions, shares

'

'

'

1,840,631

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for warrant exercises

3,200,590

'

'

'

'

'

3,200,590

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for warrant exercises, shares

'

'

'

5,596,459

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for employee stock option exercises

529,648

'

'

'

'

'

529,648

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for employee stock option exercises, shares

'

'

'

809,737

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for board & management compensation

758,964

'

'

'

'

'

758,964

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for board & management compensation, shares

'

'

'

775,985

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for acquisitions

1,455,000

'

'

'

'

'

1,455,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for acquisitions, shares

'

'

'

1,250,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued to consultants

152,000

'

'

'

'

'

152,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued to consultants, shares

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for rental termination settlement

468,000

'

'

'

'

'

468,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for rental termination settlement, shares

'

'

'

400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for financing

'

12,000,000

225,000

'

'

'

'

12,000,000

225,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for financing, shares

'

'

'

'

17,425,621

250,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares to be issued

-323,987

'

'

'

'

'

-323,987

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Options compensation expense

7,764,830

'

'

'

'

'

7,764,830

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expenses attributable to share issuances

-790,498

'

'

'

'

'

-790,498

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

FMV Warrants issued in relation to SPA closings and issued as Warrant liability

-5,636,315

'

'

'

'

'

-5,636,315

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

FMV of Warrants issued classified as Debt Discount

1,398,121

'

'

'

'

'

1,398,121

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

FMV of Beneficial Conversion Feature classified as Debt Discount

1,105,809

'

'

'

'

'

1,105,809

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

FMV of Beneficial Conversion Feature classified as debt discount

1,132,404

'

'

'

'

'

1,132,404

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other comprehensive loss due to foreign exchange rate translation net of tax

1,001,959

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,001,959

'

'

'

'

'

Net Loss

-22,131,615

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-22,131,615

'

'

Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013

$23,590,268

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'

'

'

'

$248,712,321

'

'

$269,869

'

'

($225,391,922)

'

'

Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013

140,466,801

'

'

140,466,801

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Net loss	($22,131,615)	($23,131,936)	($25,310,735)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	6,601,246	5,710,396	5,254,708
Provision for doubtful accounts	22,005	117,394	318,443
Stock based compensation	8,515,391	6,302,141	6,319,314
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt	2,005,100	'	'
Net loss from joint venture	'	501,776	'
Amortization of shares issued for consultancy	'	'	499,591
Change in fair value of conversion feature	-232,267	-2,387,326	'
Change in fair value of warrant liability	-479,322	'	'
Amortization of deferred financing costs	248,851	531,792	'
Interest expense relating to debt discount and conversion feature	2,069,649	1,089,126	'
Loans to related party impairment charge	'	1,060,784	'
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)	302,112	'	'
Intangible assets impairment charge	'	'	522,726
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash	1,052,257	-1,040,074	'
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable	-82,763	1,292,883	-1,372,719
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses, deposits and other assets	-465,026	-247,443	782,920
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, proceeds from related parties and customer deposits	-3,415,032	272,500	-140,229
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue	-118,786	114,673	142,309
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other payables	140,514	1,014,042	-1,587,264
Net cash used in operating activities	-5,967,686	-8,799,272	-14,570,936
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-5,898,169	-2,224,923	-7,721,307
Restricted cash	'	'	49
Cash received from acquisition of subsidiary	'	36,188	'
Impairment of related party loans	'	-1,060,784	'
Payments for acquisition	'	'	-347,758
Loan to joint venture party	'	-146,496	'
Loan to third party	-163,542	-111,023	-448,195
Net cash used in investing activities	-6,061,711	-3,507,038	-8,517,211
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Proceeds from 12% Unsecured Loan from Related Party	1,290,790	'	'
Proceeds from Share Purchase Agreement - unregistered securities	225,000	'	'
Proceeds from Share Purchase Agreement - Registered Direct	7,500,000	'	'
Proceeds from Share Purchase Agreement - Related Party	4,500,000	'	'
Proceeds from 10% Affiliate Loan	2,652,600	'	'
Proceeds from 10% 3rd Party Loan	5,305,200	'	'
Deferred financing costs	'	-543,437	'
Proceeds from 8% Convertible Note, net of OID	'	8,000,000	'
Restricted cash	'	-2,273,720	'
(Payments on) proceeds from convertible note installment payments and interest	-8,642,149	1,531,293	'
Cash from Escrow account for principal and interest payments on 8% Convertible Notes	742,427	'	'
Trade note payable	-512,732	-315,000	271,915
Proceeds from exercise of warrants & options	581,142	1,081,925	26,808,067
Payment of placement & solicitation fees	-1,362,124	'	-1,185,741
Net cash provided by financing activities	12,280,154	7,481,061	25,894,241
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-231,711	48,941	957,785
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	19,047	-4,776,308	3,763,879
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD	1,233,268	6,009,576	2,245,697
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF THE PERIOD	1,252,315	1,233,268	6,009,576
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:	'	'	'
Cash paid during the period for interest	745,096	504,718	39,460
Non-cash rent termination settlement	468,000	342,006	'
Share capital issued to acquire Telnicity	1,180,000	578,357	'
Purchase of property and equipment under capital lease agreements	2,620,182	'	'
Amount of cash paid for taxes	'	'	'

Reclassification_of_changes_to

Reclassification of changes to prior year information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Reclassification of changes to prior year information [Abstract]	'
Reclassification of changes to prior year information	'
	Note 1. Reclassification of changes to prior year information
	Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2012 Financial Statements to conform to the current year presentation. Prior to June 30, 2013, the Company presented the stock-based compensation as one line item in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss. The Company now includes the stock-based compensation of $8,515,391, $6,302,141, and $6,818,905 for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, within Selling, General & Administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or retained earnings.

Financial_Condition

Financial Condition	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Condition [Abstract]	'
Financial Condition	'
	Note 2. Financial Condition
	As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements the Company incurred net losses of $22,131,615 and cash flow deficits from operations of $5,967,686 for the year ended December 31, 2013, and had an accumulated deficit of $225,391,923 as of December 31, 2013.
	With cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2013 of $1,252,315, proceeds from warrant and option exercises through March 14, 2014 of $350,903, the net proceeds of $3,732,668 following the exercise of at warrant on March 17, 2014 and the improvement of net cash used in operating activities, we believe that we can carry out our operational plans for the coming 12 months. For the longer term growth of the company we will continue to attract financing in order to finance or lease our capital expenditures.
	In case the Company is not able to achieve the anticipated revenues or financing arrangement with the company's major vendors, the Company will need to attract further debt or equity financing. Although the Company has been succesfull in the past in meeting its cash needs, there can be no assurance that these additional revenues, vendor financings or debt and equity financing where required will be closed in the required time frames. The Company may therefore arrive in a situation that it may not be able to continue operations. As of December 31, 2013, these conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Note 3. Significant Accounting Policies
	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements for December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 include the accounts of Elephant Talk Communications Corp., including:
		·	its wholly-owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Europe Holding B.V. and its wholly owned subsidiaries Elephant Talk North America Corp., Elephant Talk Communications Luxembourg SA, Elephant Talk Communications France S.A.S., Elephant Talk Communications Italy S.R.L., ET-Stream GmbH, Elephant Talk Business Services W.L.L., Guangzhou Elephant Talk Information Technology Limited, Elephant Talk Deutschland GmbH, Morodo Group Ltd., Elephant Talk Belgium BVBA, and the majority owned (51%) subsidiaries Elephant Talk Communications PRS U.K. Limited and (51%) ET-UTS NV;
		·	Elephant Talk Europe Holding B.V.'s wholly-owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Communication Holding AG and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Elephant Talk Communications S.L.U., Elephant Talk Mobile Services B.V., Elephant Talk Telekom GmbH, Elephant Talk Communication Carrier Services GmbH, Elephant Talk Communication Schweiz GmbH, Elephant Talk Communication (Europe) GmbH and the majority owned (51%) subsidiary Elephant Talk Communications Premium Rate Services Netherlands B.V.;
		·	Elephant Talk Telecomunicação do Brasil LTDA, owned 90% by Elephant Talk Europe Holding B.V. and 10% by Elephant Talk Communication Holding AG;
		·	Elephant Talk Europe Holding B.V.'s majority (60%) owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Middle East & Africa (Holding) W.L.L., its wholly owned (100%) and its majority owned (99%) subsidiaries Elephant Talk Middle East & Africa (Holding) Jordan L.L.C. and Elephant Talk Middle East & Africa Bahrain W.L.L.;
		·	its wholly-owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Limited ("ETL") and its majority owned (50.54%) subsidiary Elephant Talk Middle East & Africa FZ-LLC; and
		·	its wholly-owned subsidiary ValidSoft Ltd and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ValidSoft and ValidSoft (Australia) Pty Ltd.; and
		·	its wholly-owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Group International B.V., based in The Netherlands.
	Business combinations:
	On April 1, 2013, the Company, through its subsidiary Elephant Talk North America Corp, entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire most of the assets of Telnicity LLC, a company established in the U.S. The assets and operations are consolidated into the financials of the Company as of April 1, 2013. Refer to Note 11 of the Financial Statements for more information.
	All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The functional currency is Euros for the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Europe Holding B.V. and its subsidiaries, Euros for its wholly-owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Global Holding B.V., the Hong Kong Dollar for its wholly-owned subsidiary ETL and the British Pound Sterling for its wholly-owned subsidiary ValidSoft. The financial statements of the Company were translated to USD using period-end exchange rates as to assets and liabilities and average exchange rates as to revenues and expenses, and capital accounts were translated at their historical exchange rates when the capital transaction occurred. In accordance with ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters, net gains and losses resulting from translation of foreign currency financial statements are included in the statement of stockholder's equity as other comprehensive income (loss). Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in consolidated income/(loss), under the line item 'Other income/(expense)'.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the accompanying financial statements conforms with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. and requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Significant areas of estimates include bad debt allowance, valuation of of financial instruments, useful lives and stock-based compensation. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	For purposes of the cash flow statements, the Company would normally consider all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. The Company has full access to the whole balance of cash and cash equivalents on a daily basis without any delay.
	Restricted Cash
	Restricted cash as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $191,600 and $1,230,918 respectively, and consists of cash deposited in blocked accounts as bank guarantees for national interconnection and wholesale agreements with telecom operators. The decrease in 2013 is due to the extinguishment of debt, as described in this section, under Notes 17 and 18 of the Financial Statements.
	Accounts Receivables, Net
	The Company's customer base consists of a geographically dispersed customer base. The Company maintains an allowance for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. The Company makes ongoing assumptions relating to the collectibility of our accounts receivable. The accounts receivable amounts presented on our balance sheets include reserves for accounts that might not be collected. In determining the amount of these reserves, the Company considers its historical level of credit losses. The Company also makes judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on ongoing credit evaluations, and the Company assesses current economic trends that might impact the level of credit losses in the future. The Company's reserves have generally been adequate to cover its actual credit losses. However, since the Company cannot reliably predict future changes in the financial stability of its customers, it cannot guarantee that its reserves will continue to be adequate. If actual credit losses are significantly greater than the reserves, the Company has established that it would increase its general and administrative expenses and reduce its reported net losses. Conversely, if actual credit losses are significantly less than our reserve, this would eventually decrease the Company's general and administrative expenses and decrease its reported net losses. Allowances are recorded primarily on a specific identification basis. See Note 4 of the Financial Statements for more information.
	Leasing Arrangements
	At the inception of a lease covering equipment or real estate, the lease agreement is evaluated under the criteria of ASC 840, Leases. Leases meeting one of the four key criteria are accounted for as capital leases and all others are treated as operating leases. Under a capital lease, the discounted value of future lease payments becomes the basis for recognizing an asset and a borrowing, and lease payments are allocated between debt reduction and interest. For operating leases, payments are recorded as rent expense. Criteria for a capital lease include (i) transfer of ownership during the lease term; (ii) existence of a bargain purchase option under terms that make it likely to be exercised; (iii) a lease term equal to 75 percent or more of the economic life of the leased equipment; and (iv) minimum lease payments that equal or exceed 90 percent of the fair value of the property. Subsequent to initial recognition, the asset is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable to that type of asset. The assets are amortized as per our accounting policy for property & equipment, and intangibles, as applicable.
	Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue
	The Company derives revenue from outsourced services in telecommunications based activities by deploying its operational management services, network, switching technology and mobile enabling platform. Revenue represents amounts earned for these services provided to customers (net of value added tax).
	The Company follows ASC 605, Revenue Recognition ("ASC 605") and recognizes revenue when all of the following conditions have been met: (i) there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement; (ii) delivery has occurred; (iii) the fee is fixed or determinable; and (iv) collectability of the fee is reasonably assured. Revenues are recognized on a gross basis as the Company acts as principal in the transaction and has risk of loss for collection and delivery of service.
	In the landline business, and specifically in the Premium Rate Services (PRS), the Company provides technical, operational and financial telecom infrastructure to telecommunication service providersprovidersRevenues are recognized when delivery occurs based on a pre-determined rate, number of calls and number of user minutes that the Company has managed in a given month.
	For the mobile solutions the Company recognizes revenues from two different service offerings, namely managed services and bundled services. For managed services, revenues are recognized for network administration services provided to end users on behalf of Mobile Network Operators (MNO). Managed service revenues are recognized monthly based on an average number of end-users managed and calculated on a pre-determined service fee per user. For bundled services, the Company provides both network administration as well as mobile airtime management services. Revenues for bundled services are recognized monthly based on an average number of end-users managed and mobile air time and calculated based on a pre-determined service fee.
	For the security solutions we recognize revenues primarily from SIM lookup services using the VALid-SSD platform. Security solutions revenue is recognized based on the number of SIM lookups performed and calculated based on a pre-determined service fee per lookup. Other revenues recognized in the security business include consulting services which are recognized as the services are performed.
	Cost of Revenues and Operating Expenses
	Cost of service includes origination, termination, network and billing charges from telecommunications operators, out payment costs to content and information providers, network costs, data center costs, facility costs of hosting network and equipment, and costs of providing resale arrangements with long distance service providers, costs of leasing transmission facilities and international gateway switches for voice and data transmission services.
	Within the caption "total costs and operating expenses" in line item selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") in the accompanying statement of comprehensive loss, the Company presents the costs incurred in the development of the Company's services which are expensed as incurred. Costs incurred during the application development stage of internal-use software projects, such as those used in the Company's network operations, are capitalized in accordance with the accounting guidance for costs of computer software developed for internal use.
	Reporting Segments
	ASC 280, Segment Reporting ("ASC 280"), defines operating segments as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performances. The business operates as one single segment and discrete financial information is based on the whole, not segregted; and is used by the chief decision maker accordingly.
	Financial Instruments
	The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and customer deposits approximate their fair values based on their short-term nature. The recorded values of long-term debt approximate their fair values, as interest approximates market rates. The Company's conversion feature, a derivative instrument, is recognized in the balance sheet at its fair values with changes in fair market value reported in earnings.
	Fair Value Measurements
	In accordance with ASC 820 Fair Value Measurement (ASC 820), the Company defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available.
	Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs reflect the Company's assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.
	The fair value hierarchy is categorized into three levels based on the inputs as follows:
	Level 1 - Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.
	Level 2 - Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these financial instruments include cash instruments for which quoted prices are available but are traded less frequently, derivative instruments whose fair values have been derived using a model where inputs to the model are directly observable in the market and instruments that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.
	Level 3 - Instruments that have little to no pricing observability as of the reported date. These financial instruments are measured using management's best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.
	The degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for securities categorized in Level 3. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined by the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
	Stock-based Compensation
	The Company follows the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, ("ASC 718"). Under ASC 718, stock-based awards are recorded at fair value as of the grant date and recognized as expense with an adjustment for forfeiture over the employee's requisite service period (the vesting period, generally up to three years). The stock-based compensation cost based on the grant date fair value is amortized over the period in which services are received.
	To determine the value of our stock options at grant date under our employee stock option plan, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The use of this model requires the Company to make a number of subjective assumptions. The following addresses each of these assumptions and describes our methodology for determining each assumption:
	Expected Life
	The expected life represents the period that the stock option awards are expected to be outstanding. The Company uses the simplified method for estimating the expected life of the option, by taking the average between time to vesting and the contract life of the award.
	Expected Volatility
	The Company estimates expected cumulative volatility giving consideration to the expected life of the option of the respective award, and the calculated annual volatility by using the continuously compounded return calculated by using the share closing prices of an equal number of days prior to the grant-date (reference period). The annual volatility is used to determine the (cumulative) volatility of its Common Stock (=nnual volatility x square root (expected life)).
	Forfeiture rate
	The Company is using the aggregate forfeiture rate. The aggregate forfeiture rate is the ratio of pre-vesting forfeitures over the awards granted (pre-vesting forfeitures/grants). The forfeiture discount (additional loss) is released into the profit and loss in the same period as the option vesting-date. The forfeiture rate is actualized every reporting period.
	Risk-Free Interest Rate
	The Company estimates the risk-free interest rate using the "Daily Treasury Yield Curve Rates" from the U.S. Treasury Department with a term equal to the reported rate, or derived by using both spread in intermediate term and rates, to the expected life of the award.
	Expected Dividend Yield
	The Company estimates the expected dividend yield by giving consideration to our current dividend policies as well as those anticipated in the future considering our current plans and projections. The Company does not currently calculate a discount for any post-vesting restrictions to which our awards may be subject.
	Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes ("ASC 740"). Income taxes are provided on an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Current tax is based on the income or loss from ordinary activities adjusted for items that are non-assessable or disallowable for income tax purpose and is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. The recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for both the expected impact of differences between the financial statements and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, and for the expected future tax benefit to be derived from tax losses and tax credit carry-forwards. Establishment of a valuation allowance is provided when the likelihood of realization of deferred tax assets it is more -likely -than-not to be realized. Deferred taxes are recorded at tax rates for each respective tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates.
	In the ordinary course of a global business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain. Some of these uncertainties arise as a consequence of revenue sharing and reimbursement arrangements among related entities, the process of identifying items of revenue and expenses that qualify for preferential tax treatment and segregation of foreign and domestic income and expense to avoid double taxation.
	The Company recognizes and measures benefits for uncertain tax positions using a two-step approach. The first step is to evaluate the tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon audit, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. For tax positions that are more likely than not of being sustained upon audit, the second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. Significant judgment is required to evaluate uncertain tax positions. The Company evaluates its uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. The Company's evaluations are based upon a number of factors, including changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, correspondence with tax authorities during the course of audits and effective settlement of audit issues. Changes in the recognition or measurement of uncertain tax positions could result in material increases or decreases in our income tax expense in the period in which the Company makes the change, which could have a material impact on our effective tax rate and operating results. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various state jurisdictions and various foreign jurisdictions. The Company's income tax returns are open to examination by federal, state and foreign tax authorities, generally for the years ended December 31, 2008 and later, with certain state jurisdictions open for audit for earlier years. The Company had an amount of zero and $289,136 recorded for unrecognized tax losses at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company's policy is to record estimated interest and penalty related to the underpayment of income taxes or unrecognized tax benefits as part of other income and expenses. During the years ended 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company did not recognize any interest or penalties in its statements of operations and there are no accruals for interest or penalties at December 31, 2013 or 2012.
Comprehensive Income/ (Loss)
Comprehensive income/ (loss) include all changes in equity during a period from non-owner sources. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company's comprehensive income/ (loss) consisted of its net loss and foreign currency translation adjustments.
Business Combinations
The acquisition method of accounting for business combinations as per ASC 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"), requires us to use significant estimates and assumptions, including fair value estimates, as of the business combination date and to refine those estimates as necessary during the measurement period (defined as the period, not to exceed one year, in which the Company may adjust the provisional amounts recognized for a business combination).
Under the acquisition method of accounting, the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interests in an acquire are recognized at the acquisition date fair value. The Company measures goodwill as of the acquisition date as the excess of consideration transferred, over the net of the acquisition date fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Costs that the Company incurs to complete the business combination such as investment banking, legal and other professional fees are not considered part of consideration and the Company charges them to general and administrative expense as they are incurred.
During the measurement period, the Company adjusts the provisional amounts recognized at the acquisition date to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date. Measurement period adjustments are reflected retrospectively in all periods being presented in the financial statements.
Goodwill
The Company records goodwill when the fair value of consideration transferred in a business combination exceeds the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill and other intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but the Company tests them for impairment annually during its fourth fiscal quarter and whenever an event or change in circumstances indicates that the carrying value of the asset is impaired.
The authoritative guidance for the goodwill impairment model includes a two-step process. First, it requires a comparison of the carrying value of the reporting unit to its fair value. If the fair value is determined to be less than the carrying value, a second step is performed. In the second step, the Company compares the implied fair value of goodwill to its carrying value in the reporting unit. The shortfall of the fair value below carrying value, if any, would represent the amount of goodwill impairment charge. We are using the criteria in ASU no. 2011-08 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment, which permits the Company to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not than not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than the carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test. If the Company concludes that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less that its carrying amount, it would not need to perform the two-step impairment test for that reporting unit.
The Company tests goodwill for impairment in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or sooner should there be an indicator of impairment as per ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other. The Company periodically analyzes whether any such indicators of impairment exist. Such indicators include a sustained, significant decline in the Company's stock price and market capitalization, a decline in the Company's expected future cash flows, a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, unanticipated competition, and/or slower growth rate, among others. In the Company's case, the indicator is the continuing losses.
Long-lived Assets and Intangible Assets
In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other ("ASC 350"), intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected useful lives of the assets, between three and ten years. Other indefinite life intangible assets are reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC 350, on an annual basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Measurement of any impairment loss for long-lived assets and amortizing intangible assets that management expects to hold and use is tested for impairment when amounts may not be recoverable. Impairment is measured based on the amount of the carrying value that exceeds the fair value of the asset.
Property and Equipment, Internal Use Software and Third Party Software
Property and equipment are initially recorded at cost. Additions and improvements are capitalized, while expenditures that do not enhance the assets or extend the useful life are charged to operating expenses as incurred. Included in property and equipment are certain costs related to the development of the Company's internally developed software technology platform.
The Company has adopted the provisions of ASC 350-40, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software developed or obtained for internal use (former AICPA SOP 98-1, "ASC 350-40"), and therefore the costs incurred in the preliminary stages of development are expensed as incurred. The Company capitalizes all costs related to software developed or obtained for internal use when management commits to funding the project; the preliminary project stage is completed and when technological feasibility is established. Software developed for internal use has generally been used to deliver hosted services to our customers. Technological feasibility is considered to have occurred upon completion of a detailed program design that has been confirmed by documenting the product specifications, or to the extent that a detailed program design is not pursued, upon completion of a working model that has been confirmed by testing to be consistent with the product design. Once a new functionality or improvement is released for operational use, the asset is moved from the property and equipment category "projects under construction" to a property and equipment asset subject to depreciation in accordance with the principle described in the previous sentence. Capitalization of such costs ceases when the project is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. Depreciation is applied using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets once the assets are placed in service. Management evaluates the useful lives of these assets on an annual basis and tests for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets. There were no impairments to internal use software during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 or 2011. Capitalized costs of internal use software included in Property & Equipment was $2,603,731 and $1,962,315 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The capitalized amount during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 amounted to $3,505,742 and $1,731,341, respectively. The difference between capitalized amounts in the balance sheet and the amount adjusted from the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss is due to the use of different exchange rates for balance sheet and income statement items.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
On July of 2013 the Financial Accounting Standards Board or FASB issued Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carry forward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carry forward exists. This guidance provides that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion thereof, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carry forward, except to the extent that carry forwards are not available to settle any additional income taxes that would result from disallowance of a tax position. The unrecognized tax benefit should be presented as a liability. This guidance is applicable for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013. We are evaluating the potential impact of adopting this standard on our consolidated financial statements.
On March 4, 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830) Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity ("ASU 2013-05"). ASU 2013-05 updates accounting guidance related to the application of consolidation guidance and foreign currency matters. This guidance resolves the diversity in practice about what guidance applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. We are evaluating the potential impact of this adoption on our consolidated financial statements.
On March of 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830)-Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity. These amendments provide guidance on releasing Cumulative Translation Adjustments when a parent company sells partially equity method investments and in step acquisitions. The amendments are effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The guidance is applicable to us in principle, but since its enactment, we have not derecognized any subsidiary or group of assets as of December 31, 2013.

Allowance_for_Doubtful_Account

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Note 4. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	Accounts receivable are presented on the balance sheet net of estimated uncollectible amounts. The Company records an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts in an amount approximating anticipated losses. Individual uncollectible accounts are written off against the allowance when collection of the individual accounts appears doubtful.  The Company recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,693 and $559,120 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows:
	Allowance for	Balance		Currency		Total Allowance		Additions-		Release for			Balance at
	doubtful	at the		revaluation		for doubtful		allowance for		doubtful			the end of
	accounts	beginning		B		accounts		doubtful		accounts			the period
		of the				A+B		accounts
		period
		A
	Year ended December 31, 2013	$	559,120	$	8,313	$	567,433	$	22,005	$	(581,745	)	$	7,693
	Year ended December 31, 2012	$	436,546	$	1,832	$	438,378	$	117,394	$	3,348		$	559,120
	Year ended December 31, 2011	$	119,044		-	$	119,044	$	318,443	$	(941	)	$	436,546

Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Cur

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Abstract]	'
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	'
	Note 5. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets recorded at $2,254,213 as of December 31, 2013, compared with $1,821,218 as of December 31, 2012. As of December 31, 2013, $732,838 of the prepaid expenses was related to prepaid Value Added Tax ("VAT"). On December 31, 2012, prepaid VAT represented $534,327.

Other_Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets [Abstract]	'
Other Assets	'
	Note 6. Other Assets
	Other assets at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are long-term in nature and were $1,412,408 and $1,038,306, respectively. Details on the composition of Other Assets are included below.
	Due from Third Parties
	On July 4, 2013 the Company provided a $150,000 loan to a third party at an interest rate of 5% per annum, with an option to acquire an equity interest. The loan is provided to fund the development and exploitation of applications using electronic medical health records. The loans will be repaid at the completion of the proof of concept. The loan has a carrying value of $160,518 as of December 31, 2013.
	Long-term Deposit
	As of December 31, 2013, there were long-term deposits to various telecom carriers and a deposit towards the French Tax Authorities amounting to $ 771,193, compared with $657,192 as of December 31, 2012. The deposits are refundable at the termination of the business relationship with the carriers.
	Deferred Financing Costs
	During 2013, the Company paid financing costs of $636,624 which were related to the issuance of two convertible notes in the quarter ended September 30, 2013: a 10% Convertible Note with a nominated amount of €2,000,000 (valued at $2,753,304) and another 10% Convertible Note with a nominated amount of €4,000,000 (valued at $5,506,608). These costs are amortized using the effective interest method over the term of each applicable convertible note. The outstanding deferred financing cost balances were $477,673 as of December 31, 2013 and $381,114 as of December 31, 2012.

Impairment_of_Related_Party_Lo

Impairment of Related Party Loans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Impairment of Related Party Loans [Abstract]	'
Impairment of Related Party Loans	'
	Note 7. Impairment of Related Party Loans
	During 2012, the Company provided loans with an interest rate of 7% per annum to Elephant Security B.V., in the amount of $1,060,784. Elephant Security B.V. was a related party entity since it was majority owned and controlled by QAT, an affiliate of the Company. Following the bankruptcy of Elephant Security B.V. on January 30, 2013, all related loans and the associated accrued interest income of $57,160 have been impaired in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property and Equipment	'
	Note 8.  Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consisted of:
			Average
			Estimated
			Useful	December 31,			December 31,
			Lives	2013			2012
	Furniture and fixtures		5		314,686			269,731
	Computer, communication and network equipment		10-Mar		24,287,111			17,056,396
	Software		5		8,473,042			6,123,371
	Automobiles		5		91,580			87,925
	Construction in progress for internal use software				2,603,731			1,962,315
	Total property and equipment				35,770,150			25,499,738
	Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization				(15,984,028	)		(12,411,467	)
	Total property and equipment, Net			$	19,786,122		$	13,088,271
	Computers, communications and network equipment includes the capitalization of our systems engineering and software programming activities. Typically, these investments pertain to the Company's:
		·	Intelligent Network (IN) platform;
		·	CRM provisioning Software;
		·	Mediation, Rating & Pricing engine;
		·	ValidSoft security software applications;
		·	Operations and business support software;
		·	Network management tools.
	Construction in progress consists of software projects in development that have not yet been completed. Capitalized costs of internal use software included in Property & Equipment was $2,603,731 and $1,962,315 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Intangible_Assets

Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets	'
	Note 9. Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets include customer contracts, telecommunication licenses and integrated, multi-country, centrally managed switch-based interconnects as well as ValidSoft Intellectual Property, including but not limited to software source codes, applications, customer list & pipeline, registration & licenses, patents and trademark/brands.
	Intangible assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:
		Estimated		December 31,				December 31,
		Useful Lives		2013				2012
	Customer Contracts, Licenses , Interconnect & Technology	10-May		$	13,005,460			$	12,096,592
	ValidSoft IP & Technology	10-Jan			16,246,291				15,597,814
	Total intangible assets				29,251,751				27,694,406
	Less: Accumulated Amortization				(11,484,600	)			(10,569,693	)
	Less: Impairment charges				-				-
	Less: Accumulated Amortization ValidSoft IP & Technology				(9,096,474	)			(6,621,687	)
	Total intangible assets, Net			$	8,670,677			$	10,503,026
	The increase in intangible assets during the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 was due to the acquisition of Telnicity on April 1, 2013. See Note 11 of the Financial Statements for more information.
	Total amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 totaled $3,070,244 compared to $2,761,135 and $3,022,909 for 2012 and 2011, respectively. In 2013 and 2012, the Company did not record any impairment. In 2011 the Company recorded an impairment charge of ($522,726) in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss and ($486,575) in the balance sheet. The assets impaired pertained primarily to the acquired two-stage dialing product offerings, which were part of the landline revenues.
	Estimated future amortization expense related to our intangible assets is:
		2014				2015				2016		2017		2018		2019 and
																thereafter
	Interconnect licenses and contracts	$	610,341			$	266,175			$	135,073	$	77,556	$	59,000	$	32,500
	ValidSoft IP & Technology		2,365,045				2,216,170				2,132,804		528,047		110,132		137,834
		$	2,975,386			$	2,482,345			$	2,267,877	$	605,603	$	169,132	$	170,334

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Abstract]	'
Goodwill	'
	Note 10. Goodwill
	The carrying value of the Company's goodwill as of December 31, 2013 and as of December 31, 2012 was as follows:
	Goodwill	December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Goodwill ValidSoft Ltd	$	3,433,833		$	3,433,833
	Goodwill Morodo Ltd.		214,689			214,689
	Goodwill Telnicity		190,401			-
	End of period exchange rate translation		(65,697	)		(211,791	)
	Total	$	3,773,226		$	3,436,731
	The increase in goodwill during the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 was due to the acquisition of most of the assets of Telnicity. See Note 11 of the Financial Statements for more information.
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company commenced its annual goodwill impairment test for 2013 and after considering qualitative factors including our market capitalization and the Company's 2013 outlook, management concluded that a two-step goodwill impairment test was not required.

The_acquisition_of_assets_of_T

The acquisition of assets of Telnicity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
The acquisition of assets of Telnicity [Abstract]	'
The acquisition of assets of Telnicity	'
	Note 11. The acquisition of assets of Telnicity
	On April 1, 2013, the Company, through its subsidiary Elephant Talk North America Corp, entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire most of the assets of Telnicity LLC, a company established in the U.S. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination. The assets provide access to the U.S. mobile telecommunications market through Telnicity's relationships with several major U.S.-based mobile telecommunication companies as well as its complementary technological mobile capabilities. The net assets and operations are consolidated into the financials of the Company as of April 1, 2013.
	Consideration paid	Total
		Consideration
	Number of shares of Common Stock		1,000,000
	Fair value of the share price at April 1, 2013	$	1.18
	Total Consideration Paid	$	1,180,000
	Following the valuation of Telnicity, the Company allocated the above purchase price to the identifiable assets and liabilities. A summary of the assets acquired assumed for Telnicity are:
	Estimated fair values:
	Assets acquired	$	989,599
	Liabilities assumed		-
	Net assets acquired		989,599
	Consideration paid		1,180,000
	Goodwill	$	190,401
	During the third quarter of 2013, the Company prepared a preliminary internal fair value analysis of Telnicity's intangible assets and allocated the following values: $218,599 to relationship with customers, $366,112 to relationships with carriers and $404,888 to technology and intellectual property, which have been presented on the balance sheet in the line item "Customer Contracts, Licenses, Interconnect & Technology" totaling $989,598. The Company recorded $190,401 of goodwill, which is not deductible for income tax purposes. The intangible assets recognized have useful lives ranging from three to five years, based on estimates of the life of the customer relationship, the contractual life of contracts with carriers and government authorities/licenses. Related transaction costs (legal fees) amounted to $15,885 and were expensed as incurred.
	The above mentioned amounts represent the preliminary allocation of purchase price, and are subject to revision when the purchase price adjustments are finalized, which will occur in the first quarter of 2014. We are refining the discount and attrition rates used, and the forecasts used for the valuation of the acquired intangibles.
	The assets and operations are consolidated into the financial statements of the Company as of April 1, 2013, and amounted to $91,885 of revenues and $903,245 of losses in 2013. The amount of revenues and earnings (losses) of Telnicity in 2012 amounted to $570,223 (unaudited) of revenues and $159,784 (unaudited) of losses as of September 30, 2012 (comparative information provided as supplemental information).

Overdraft_and_Loan_Payable

Overdraft and Loan Payable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Overdraft and Loan Payable [Abstract]	'
Overdraft and Loan Payable	'
	Note 12. Overdraft and Loan Payable
	In 2004, Elephant Talk Ltd, a subsidiary of the Company, executed a credit facility with a bank in Hong Kong pursuant to which Elephant Talk Ltd. borrowed funds. As of December 31, 2013, the overdraft balance, including accrued interest totaled $391,436, compared to $350,114 as of December 31, 2012. The interest rate and default payment interest rate were charged at 2% and 6% per annum respectively, above the lender's Hong Kong Dollar Prime Rate quoted by the lender from time to time. The Company has not guaranteed the credit facility nor is it otherwise obligated to pay funds drawn upon it on behalf of Elephant Talk Ltd.
	The related loans payable at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are summarized as follows:
			December		December
			31, 2013		31, 2012
	Installment loan payable due December 24, 2006, secured by personal guarantees of two stockholders, a former director, and a third party		$	320,358	$	320,491
	Installment loan payable, monthly principal and interest payments of $2,798 including interest at bank's prime rate plus 1.5% per annum, 8.25% at November 30, 2008, due December 24, 2011, secured by personal guarantees of three stockholders and a former director			254,696		254,800
	Installment loan payable, monthly principal and interest payments of $1,729 including interest at bank's prime rate plus 1.5% per annum, 8.25% at November 24, 2008, due June 28, 2009, secured by personal guarantees of three stockholders and a former director			103,897		103,940
	Term loan payable, monthly payments of interest at bank's prime rate, 7.0% at December 31, 2007			283,703		283,820
	Total		$	962,654	$	963,051
	In December 2009 Chong Hing Bank Limited, formerly known as Liu Chong Hing Bank Limited, a foreign banking services company based in Hong Kong (Bank), commenced a lawsuit in the California Orange County Superior Court called Chong Hing Bank Limited v. Elephant Talk Communications, Inc., Case No. 30-2009-00328467.
	The Bank alleged that it entered into various installment and term loan agreements and an overdraft account with ETL, a wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary of the Company. Various former officers and directors of ETL personally guaranteed the loans and overdraft account.
	The Bank alleged that ETL was in default on the loans and overdraft account, and that approximately $1,933,308 including interest and default interest was due. The Bank alleged that the Company was directly liable to repay the loans and overdraft account as a successor in interest to ETL or because the Company expressly or impliedly assumed direct liability for the loans and overdraft account. The Company denied the Bank's allegations and asserted several affirmative defenses. The Company contended that it had no direct liability to the Bank, and that the Bank must pursue its recourse against ETL and its personal guarantors.
	The Bank and the Company tried the case to the court without a jury between October, 5 and 12, 2011. The court found, among other things, that
		·	The Company was not liable as a successor in interest or otherwise on the Bank loans and overdraft account to ETL;
		·	The Company was not liable on the Bank's claims because the Bank filed its action after the applicable California 4-year statute of limitations had expired; and
		·	The Company was not liable to the Bank under the alternative theories of negligent or intentional misrepresentation.
	The court entered judgment in favor of Elephant Talk Communications Corp. and against the Bank on December 14, 2011, and awarded the Company $5,925 in costs. The judgment became final on February 16, 2012. The Company continues to accrue for these loans since its subsidiary ETL in Hong Kong, alleged by the Bank as the contractual party, may be still held liable for these loans.

Deferred_Revenue

Deferred Revenue	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]	'
Deferred Revenue	'
	Note 13. Deferred Revenue
	Because the Company recognizes revenue upon performance of services, deferred revenue represents amounts received from the customers against future sales of services, such as in pre-paid mobile services, pre-paid maintenance fees  and mobile and security project work. . Deferred revenue was $142,731 and $252,551 as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

Accrued_expenses

Accrued expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Expenses [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	Note 14. Accrued Expenses
	As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the accrued expenses were comprised of the following:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Accrued Selling, General & Administrative expenses	$	2,271,086	$	2,175,845
	Accrued cost of service		547,111		648,958
	Accrued taxes (including VAT)		255,577		288,651
	Accrued interest payable		1,300,101		882,181
	Other accrued expenses		587,428		124,901
	Total accrued expenses	$	4,961,303	$	4,120,536
	Within accrued taxes is income taxes payable as of December 31, 2013 amounting to $88,420. See Note 27 of the Financial Statements for more information.
	Accrued Selling, General & Administrative expenses include social security premiums, personnel related costs such as payroll taxes, provision for holiday allowance, accruals for marketing & sales expenses, and office related expenses.

10_Related_Party_Loan_and_Conv

10% Related Party Loan and Convertible Note (Convertible Note One [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Convertible Note One [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
10% Convertible Note	'
	Note 15. 10% Related Party Loan and Convertible Note
	The following table shows the composition of the 10% Related Party Loan and Convertible Note as shown in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	10% Convertible Note (principal amount)	€	2,000,000	€	-
	Exchange rate December 31, 2013: EURO 0.7264=$1
	10% Convertible Note	$	2,753,304	$	-
	Less:
	Debt Discount (Beneficial Conversion Feature)		728,332		-
	Debt Discount (Extended Warrants)		849,451		-
	Debt Discount (Warrants)		141,800		-
	10% Related Party Loan and Convertible Note (Net of Debt Discount)	$	1,033,721	$	-
	In August 17, 2013, the Company issued a Convertible Note for the amount of € 2,000,000 ($2,753,304 at December 31, 2013) to an affiliate investor at an interest rate of 10% per annum. At any time after August 17, 2013, the Convertible Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at the option of the investor, into a number of shares of Common Stock of the Company equal to the quotient of the outstanding balance under the Convertible Note by $0.887. The Convertible Note also contains default provisions, including provisions for potential acceleration of the Convertible Note. Interest is computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a 365-day year, and shall accrue from the date negotiated, and shall continue to accrue on the outstanding principal balance until paid in full or converted. The maturity date is July 2, 2014.
	In conjunction with the issuance of the Convertible Note, on August 17, 2013, the Company issued a Warrant to the investor to purchase 1,000,000 shares of restricted Common Stock. The Warrant is exercisable at any time on or after February 17, 2014 at a price of $0.887 per share for a term of 5 years, after the issuance date. In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Note and the Warrant, the Company also issued letters of extension to certain investors holding warrants issued previously by the Company to purchase shares of Common Stock of the Company. Pursuant to the Extensions, the expiration date of these registered warrants has been extended for a period of two years from the original expiration date of these warrants, which now expire in 2015.
	The securities underlying the Warrant and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Note have not been registered under the Securities Act, as amended, or any state securities laws.
	The Company concluded that the Warrants and the extended warrants do not require liability classification and are considered equity instruments. The Warrants are recognized at the relative fair value on the issue date of the Convertible Note as a debt discount and will be amortized using the effective interest method from issuance to the maturity date of the Convertible Note. The other warrants were valued using the binomial model and a relative fair value at issuance of $1,535,656 was determined and accounted for as debt discount of which currently $544,404 has been amortized and accounted for in the Consoldiated Statement of Comprehensive Loss in 2013. At December 31, 2013, the balance of the debt discount due to warrants was $991,251. Also, a beneficial conversion feature of $1,132,404 was identified, of which $404,072 has been amortized, and the unamortized portion of the beneficial conversion feature amounted to $728,332 as of December 31, 2013. The embedded conversion feature is not required to be separated.

10_3rd_Party_Loan_and_Converti

10% 3rd Party Loan and Convertible Note (Convertible Note Two [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Convertible Note Two [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
10% Convertible Note	'
	Note 16. 10% 3rd Party Loan and Convertible Note
	The following table shows the composition of the 10% 3rd Party Loan and Convertible Note as shown in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	10% Convertible Note (principal amount)	€	4,000,000	€	-
	Exchange rate December 31, 2013: EURO 0.7264=$1
	10% Convertible Note	$	5,506,608	$	-
	Less:
	Debt Discount (Warrants)		726,695		-
	10% 3rd Party Loan and Convertible Note (Net of Debt Discount)	$	4,779,913	$	-
	In August 28, 2013, the Company issued a Convertible Note for the amount of €4,000,000 ($5,506,608 at December 31, 2013) to an accredited investor at an interest rate of 10% per annum with maturity date of August 28, 2015. At any time after August 28, 2013, the Convertible Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at the option of the investor, into a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the quotient of the outstanding balance under the Convertible Note divided by $0.887. The Convertible Note also contains default provisions, including provisions for potential acceleration of the Convertible Note. Interest is computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a 365-day year, and shall accrue from the date negotiated, and shall continue to accrue on the outstanding principal balance until paid in full or converted. The maturity date is August 28, 2015.
	In conjunction with the issuance of the Convertible Note, on August 28, 2013, the Company issued a Warrant to the investor to purchase 2,000,000 shares of restricted Common Stock. The Warrant is exercisable at any time on or after February 28, 2014 at a price of $0.887 per share. The Warrant has a five year term.
	The securities underlying the Warrant and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Note have not been registered under the Securities Act, as amended, or any state security laws.
	The Company concluded that the Warrant does not require liability classification and is considered an equity instrument. The Warrants is recognized at a relative fair value on the issue date of the Note as a debt discount which was amortized using the effective interest method from issuance to the maturity date of the Note. The Warrant was valued using the binomial model at $864,394 on date of issuance of the Note. The debt discount balance at December 31, 2013 was $726,695.
	The embedded conversion feature is not required to be separated.

Conversion_and_Termination_of_

Conversion and Termination of the May 24, 2013 Loan Agreement	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Conversion and Termination of the May 24, 2013 Loan Agreement [Abstract]	'
Conversion and Termination of the May 24, 2013 Loan Agreement	'
	Note 17. Conversion and Termination of the May 24, 2013 Loan Agreement
	On May 24, 2013, the Company entered into a certain loan agreement with a member of its board of directors pursuant to which the Company borrowed a principal amount of €1,000,000 at an interest rate of 12% per annum (the "May 24, 2013 Loan Agreement") and issued a warrant (the "May 24, 2013 Warrant") to the director to purchase 1,253,194 restricted shares of the Company's Common Stock, exercisable at $1.03 per share for a term of 5 years, with a mandatory cash exercise after 12 months in the event the average closing bid price is $1.55 or higher for 10 consecutive trading days. The Company used the proceeds from the Loan Agreement of May 24, 2013 primarily for working capital. The securities were offered and sold only in Europe to "accredited investors" (as defined in Rule 501(a) of the Securities Act) pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 4(2) and Regulation S of the Securities Act.
	Following ASC 470-20 Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options guidance, the Company allocated the fair market value, using the binomial valuation method, of the detachable warrants between equity and debt and accounted for the debt component separately, with the debt discount offset against paid-in capital. The debt discount was amortized using the effective interest method during the life of the loan.
	On July 14, 2013, the Company entered into an amendment (the "Amendment") to terminate the Loan Agreement and cancel the Warrant. In exchange for termination of the Loan Agreement of May 24, 2013 and the cancellation of the May 24, 2013 Warrant, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated July 15, 2013 (the "Purchase Agreement") with the director pursuant to which the Company agreed to convert the principal amount of the loan into 1,840,631 restricted shares of the Company's Common Stock, and resulting in gross proceeds amounting to $1,306,848 which were recorded in equity as of December 31, 2013. The conversion rate was calculated using the Euros (€) to USD ($) exchange rate as of July 12, 2013 which was $0.71 per share (the "Conversion"). The closing of the Conversion will occur upon satisfaction or waiver of the customary closing conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement.
	Upon conversion and termination of the loan agreement the Company accelerated the debt discount amortization, which resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $44,506 in July 2013.

8_Senior_Secured_Convertible_N

8% Senior Secured Convertible Note	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
8% Senior Secured Convertible Note [Abstract]	'
8% Senior Secured Convertible Note	'
	Note 18. 8% Senior Secured Convertible Note
	On June 11, 2013, Elephant Talk Communications Corp. entered into a purchase agreement (together, the "2013 Purchase Agreements") with each holder of the Company's Senior Secured Convertible Notes issued on March 29, 2012 pursuant to which the Company purchased the Convertible Notes at the purchase price equal to 110% of the aggregate of the outstanding principal amount of the Convertible Notes and interest due. The aggregate purchase price paid to the holders of the Convertible Notes was $6,701,824 which was paid out from the proceeds of the 2013 Share Purchase Agreements described in Note 19 of the Financial Statements.
	The Purchase Agreement with the note holders resulted in the regular and accelerated amortization expenses during the second quarter of $349,639 for the original issue discount (OID), $1,179,732 for the conversion feature (CF) and $311,048 for the remaining financing costs of the note. The release of the balance of the fair market value of the conversion feature resulted in a gain of $451,779. Furthermore the 10% prepayment fee of $607,539 on the purchase price compared to the net outstanding principal was recorded as a loss in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss as part of the Loss of Extinguishment of Debt. The total Loss on Extinguishment of Debt related to this transaction was calculated at an amount of $1,960,594.

Registered_Direct_Offering_and

Registered Direct Offering and Warrant Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Registered Direct Offering and Warrant Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Registered Direct Offering and Warrant Liabilities	'
	Note 19. Registered Direct Offering and Warrant Liabilities
	In June 11, 2013, the "Company" entered into an Amendment No. 1 (the "Amendment to SPA") to certain Securities Purchase Agreement (the "SPA") dated June 3, 2013 with certain institutional and other investors ("DJ Investors") placed by Dawson James Securities Inc. (the "Placement Agent") and Mr. Steven van der Velden, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board ("Affiliated Investors"), relating to a registered direct public offering by the Company (the "Offering"). The gross proceeds of this SPA were $12,000,000 and resulted in net proceeds of $11,292,500 after the deduction of $707,500 for fundraising related expenses to various parties involved. The majority of the net proceeds were used to pay off the outstanding Senior 8% Secured Convertible Notes issued in 2012.
	The number of shares issued relating to this SPA amounted to 17,425,621, the number of warrants amounted to 7,841,537 and were covered by the registration statement filed in 2012 for an amount of $75,000,000 (S-3/A Amendment No. 2, File No. 333-181738 dated June 6, 2012). The Company determined the fair value of the remaining outstanding warrants, totaling 2,892,857 using a Monte-Carlo Simulation model, which as of December 31, 2013 amounted to $1,973,534.
	The SPA included the issuance of 7,841,537 investor warrants ("investor warrants") and 183,284 warrants issued to the fund raise agent ("agent warrants" and together with the investor warrants, the "RD warrants"). The RD warrants have a five year term from the date of issuance, are exercisable at the price of $0.887 per share for the investor warrants and $0.853 per share for the agent warrants immediately from the date of issuance and include provisions governing the adjustments to the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the RD warrants upon stock dividends, stock splits, and other events. The RD warrants may be transferred by a holder thereof in accordance with applicable securities laws.
	In the event that among other things, the registration statement relating to the shares of Common Stock is not effective, a holder of RD Warrants will also have the right, in its sole discretion, to exercise its RD Warrants for a net number of RD Warrant Shares pursuant to the cashless exercise procedures specified in the RD Warrants. The RD Warrants may be exercised in whole or in part, and any portion of a RD Warrant not exercised prior to the termination date shall be and become void and of no value. The absence of an effective registration statement or applicable exemption from registration does not alleviate the Company's obligation to deliver Common Stock issuable upon exercise of a RD Warrant.
	Each RD Warrant also allows the holder the ability, at any time after 90 days from the issuance of the RD Warrant through its expiration, to exchange the RD Warrant with the Company for shares of Common Stock equal to the value of the RD Warrant at the time of the exchange based on a negotiated Black-Scholes formula. Under certain circumstances, the holder may receive cash in lieu of such shares of Common Stock.
	Under certain circumstances after 90 days from the issuance of the RD Warrant, in the event that the Common Stock trades at a price that is 20% or more above the exercise price of the RD Warrants for a period of twenty consecutive trading days (with an average daily volume equal to or greater than $350,000), the Company may require the holder of the RD Warrants to exercise the RD Warrants for cash. After the 90 days waiting period some RD Warrant holders indeed did decide to use their right to exchange their RD Warrants, and subsequently, the Company did use its right to issue shares instead of paying cash. The number of RD Warrants exchanged amounted to 5,131,965 which resulted in the issuance of 4,102,792 shares of Common Stock. The exchange of the RD Warrants did not result in any cash inflow or cash outflow.
	If, at any time a RD Warrant is outstanding, the Company consummates any fundamental transaction, as described in the RD Warrants and generally including any consolidation or merger into another corporation, or the sale of all or substantially all of our assets, or other transaction in which the Common Stock is converted into or exchanged for other securities or other consideration, the holder of any RD Warrants will thereafter receive the securities or other consideration to which a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock then deliverable upon the exercise or exchange of such RD Warrants would have been entitled upon such consolidation or merger or other transaction.
	The exercisability or exchangeability of the RD Warrants may be limited in certain circumstances if, after giving effect to such exercise or exchange, the holder or any of its affiliates would beneficially own (as determined pursuant to Section 13(d) of the Securities Act, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder) more than 9.9% of the Common Stock issued and outstanding.
	According to ASC 480-10 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, the accounting for an equity instrument with detachable warrants classified as a liability reflects the notion that the consideration received upon issuance must be allocated between the instruments issued. Proceeds from the issuance of an equity instrument with stock purchase warrants are allocated to the two elements based on the following: (i) the liability element has initially been recorded at fair market value; and (ii) the remaining portion of the consideration has been allocated to the equity element.
	The liability instrument will be re-evaluated at each reporting period with changes in the fair value recognized through the applicable period Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss.

Obligations_under_Capital_Leas

Obligations under Capital Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Obligations under Capital Leases [Abstract]	'
Obligations under Capital Leases	'
	Note 20. Obligations under Capital Leases
	The Company has a number of financing arrangements with its vendors to acquire equipment and licenses. These trade arrangements contain maturity periods ranging from two to three years, and interest rates between 8.65% and Euribor (3M) +1.5% at different foreign exchange rates. The following is an analysis of the property & equipment acquired under capital leases, recorded in the Property & Equipment line item by major classes:
		December			December
		31, 2013			31, 2012
	Network equipment	$	1,642,759		$	-
	Software licenses		874,174			-
	Other		103,249			-
	Total	$	2,620,182			-
	Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	$	(101,209	)	$	-
	Total	$	2,518,973			-
	The current portion of the Capital Leases of $1,302,838 as of December 31, 2013 is included in Current Liabilities "Obligations under capital leases" in the accompanying balance sheet and the long term portion of $845,529 is reported as "Non-current portion of obligations under capital lease" as of December 31, 2013. Accrued interest is included in 'Accrued expenses' in the balance sheet. Depreciation of assets recorded under the capital leases is included in depreciation expense.

Loan_from_Joint_Venture_Partne

Loan from Joint Venture Partner	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Loan from Joint Venture Partner [Abstract]	'
Loan from Joint Venture Partner	'
	Note 21. Loan from Joint Venture Partner
	The Company entered into a 51% owned joint venture with ET-UTS N.V. on December 17, 2008 and received an unsecured loan with a principal amount of ANG (Antillian Guilder) 724,264 ($402,424) at an interest rate of 8% per annum, from the 49% shareholder in the joint venture, United Telecommunication Services N.V. that is the government owned incumbent telecom operator of Curaçao. No maturity date has been fixed. The amount outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $602,047 and $555,907, respectively, inclusive of accumulated accrued interest and is reflected as a long term liability on the accompanying balance sheets.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Note 22. Fair Value Measurements
	The following tables summarize fair value measurements by level at December 31, 2013 for financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		31-Dec-13
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
	Derivative Liabilities
	Conversion feature	$	-	$	-	$	-		$	-
	Warrant Liabilities	$	-	$	-	$	1,973,534		$	1,973,534
	Total Derivatives Liabilities	$	-	$	-	$	1,973,534		$	1,973,534
	The Company uses the Monte Carlo valuation model to determine the value of the remaining outstanding warrants from the Registered Direct Offering of June 2013, discussed in Note 19 under the title "Registered Direct Offering and Warrant Liabilities". Since this model requires special software and expertise to model the assumptions to be used, the Company hired a third party valuation expert.
	The following table summarizes fair value measurements by level at December 31, 2012 for financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		31-Dec-12
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
	Derivative Liabilities
	Conversion feature	$	-	$	-	$	311,986		$	311,986
	Warrant Liabilities	$	-	$	-	$	-		$	-
	Total Derivative liabilities	$	-	$	-	$	311,986		$	311,986
	The Company has classified the outstanding conversion feature into level 3 due to the fact that some inputs are not published and not easily comparable to industry peers.
	The Company determines the "Fair Market Value" using a lattice model by using the following assumptions:
	Number of outstanding conversion rights
	The number of outstanding conversion rights is adjusted every re-measurement date after deducting the repayment of any principal amount during the previous reporting period. The number of conversion rights is determined by dividing the principal amount by the conversion price agreed in the convertible note agreement.
	Stock price at valuation date
	The closing stock price at re-measurement date being the last available closing price of the reporting period taken from www.nasdaq.com.
	Exercise Price
	The exercise price is fixed and determined in the note agreement.
	Remaining Term
	The remaining term is calculated by using the contractual expiration date of the note at the moment of re-measurement.
	Expected Volatility
	We estimate expected cumulative volatility giving consideration to the expected life of the note and calculated the annual volatility by using the continuously compounded return calculated by using the share closing prices of an equal number of days prior to the maturity date of the note (reference period). The annual volatility is used to determine the (cumulative) volatility of our common stock (=nnual volatility x SQRT (expected life)).
	Risk-Free Interest Rate
	We estimate the risk-free interest rate using the "Daily Treasury Yield Curve Rates" from the U.S. Treasury Department with a term equal to the reported rate, or derived by using both spread in intermediate term and rates, up to the maturity date of the note.
	Expected Dividend Yield
	We estimate the expected dividend yield by giving consideration to our current dividend policies as well as those anticipated in the future considering our current plans and projections.
	Hereby we present the movements in the carrying value of the conversion feature discussed in the table above:
	Conversion	Balance		Entered into		Change in fair			Extinguishment			Balance at
	feature	at the		Conversion		value			of debt			the end of
		beginning		feature on					(Convertible			the period
		of the		March 29,					Note)
		period		2012
		A
	Year ended December 31, 2013	$	311,986		-	$	(232,266	)	$	(79,720	)		-
	Year ended December 31, 2012		-	$	2,699,312	$	(2,387,326	)		-		$	311,986

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	Note 23. Stockholders' Equity
	(A) Common Stock
	The Company is presently authorized to issue 250,000,000 shares Common Stock. The Company had 140,466,801 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013, an increase of 28,548,433 shares from December 31, 2012, largely due to the shares issued in connection with the 2013 Registered Direct Offering (described in Note 19 of the Financial Statements) which resulted in the issuance of a total of 17,425,621 shares; another 4,102,792 shares were issued as a result of "exchanges" of warrants which had been issued under the same Registered Direct Offering; 250,000 shares were issued as a result of a share purchase agreement with a non-affiliate investor; 1,493,667 shares were issued as a result of the exercise of 5,781,597 warrants; 809,737 shares were issued to employees as a result of exercised employee stock options; 775,985 shares were issued as consideration for executive officers and directors compensation; 400,000 shares were issued after a settlement agreement with a former landlord of one of our offices after termination of the rental contract; 200,000 shares were issued as consideration for consultancy services; 1,840,631 shares as a result of the conversion of convertible debt and 250,000 shares were issued for the acquisition of Morodo, and 1,000,000 shares were issued for the asset purchase agreement with Telnicity, which was concluded during the twelve months period ended December 31, 2013.
	Reconciliation with Stock Transfer Agent Records:
	The shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013 according to the stock transfer agent's records are 140,712,701. The difference in number of issued shares recognized by the Company of 140,466,801 amounts to 245,900 and it is the result of the exclusion of the 233,900 unreturned shares from 'cancelled' acquisitions (pre-2006) and 12,000 treasury shares issued under the former employee benefits plan.
	(B) Preferred Stock
	The Company's Certificate of Incorporation ("Articles") authorizes the issuance of 50,000,000 shares of 0.00001 par value Preferred Stock. No shares of Preferred Stock are currently issued and outstanding. Under the Company's Articles, the board of directors has the power, without further action by the holders of the Common Stock, to designate the relative rights and preferences of the Preferred Stock, and issue the Preferred Stock in such one or more series as designated by the Board of Directors. The designation of rights and preferences could include preferences as to liquidation, redemption and conversion rights, voting rights, dividends or other preferences, any of which may be dilutive of the interest of the holders of the Common Stock or the Preferred Stock of any other series. The issuance of Preferred Stock may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of the Company without further stockholder action and may adversely affect the rights and powers, including voting rights, of the holders of Common Stock. In certain circumstances, the issuance of Preferred Stock could depress the market price of the Common Stock.
	During 2013 and 2012 the Company did not issue any shares of Preferred Stock, and 0 shares of Preferred Stock are outstanding.
	(C) Warrants
	Throughout the years the Company has issued warrants with varying terms and conditions related to multiple funding rounds, acquisitions and other transactions. The warrants outstanding at December 31, 2013 have been recorded and classified as equity, except as of December 31, 2013 the Company has recorded $1,973,534 in the balance sheet for the warrant liabilities issued in connection with the Registered Direct Offering described in Note 19. The Weighted Average Exercise Price for the currently outstanding warrants in the table below is $1.20. The below table summarizes the warrants outstanding as per the below reporting dates.
	Outstanding	Exercise/		Expiring		2013		2012		2011
	Warrants	Conversion
		price(s)
		(range)
	Warrants - Acquisitions		$0.63- $2.25		2013		-		3,437,953		3,879,485
	Warrants - Fundraising		$0.85- $2.00		2013 - 2018		37,229,230		46,322,101		46,867,101
	Warrants - Other		$2.21		2016		18,659		18,659		18,659
							37,247,889		49,778,713		50,765,245

Noncontrolling_Interest

Non-controlling Interest	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Non-controlling Interest [Abstract]	'
Non-controlling Interest	'
	Note 24.  Non-controlling Interest
	The Company had non-controlling interests in several of its subsidiaries. The balance of the non-controlling interests as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
					Noncontrolling interest
					Balance at
	Subsidiary	Noncontrolling			December		December
		Interest %			31, 2013		31, 2012
	ETC PRS UK		49	%	$	9,894	$	9,434
	ETC PRS Netherlands		49	%		134,912		126,013
	ET Bahrain WLL		1	%		-		3,438
	ET ME&A FZ LLC		49.46	%		-		37,091
	Total				$	144,806	$	175,976
	Net losses attributable tot noncontrolling interest were insignificant for all the years presented.

Basic_and_diluted_net_loss_per

Basic and diluted net loss per share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Basic and diluted net loss per share [Abstract]	'
Basic and diluted net loss per Share	'
	Note 25. Basic and diluted net loss per share
	Net loss per share is calculated in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share ("ASC 260"). Basic net loss per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method. Under this method, options and warrants are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase Common Stock at the average market price during the period. The Company uses the if converted method for its senior secured convertible notes. Weighted average number of shares used to compute basic and diluted loss per share is the same since the effect of dilutive securities is anti-dilutive.
	The diluted share base for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 excludes incremental shares related to convertible debt, warrants to purchase Common Stock and employee stock options as follows:
	Dilutive Securities	2013		2012		2011
	Convertible Notes		9,635,838		2,957,855		-
	Warrants		37,247,889		49,778,713		50,765,245
	Employee Stock Options		34,272,503		12,280,717		7,868,989
			81,156,230		65,017,285		58,634,234
	These shares were excluded due to their anti-dilutive effect on the loss per share recorded in each of the years presented. No additional securities were outstanding that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share.

2006_NonQualified_Stock_and_Op

2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan and 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan and 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Abstract]	'
2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan and 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan	'
	Note 26. 2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan and 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan
	2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan
	The Company has a 2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan (the "2006 Plan"). Under the 2006 Plan, there are no stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2013; recently all remaining outstanding options expired. There are 103,450 shares that remain available for issuance under the 2006 Plan. During 2013, there were no option grants or exercises made under the 2006 Plan. During 2013, 75,000 options issued under the 2006 Plan have expired.
	During the second quarter of 2013, 235,947 restricted shares were issued under the 2006 Plan as non-cash compensation granted to management and board members for service during the first quarter of 2013. During the third quarter of 2013, another 180,368 restricted shares were issued under the 2006 Plan as non-cash compensation granted to management and board members for service during the second quarter of 2013. During the fourth quarter of 2013, 169,725 restricted shares were issued under the Plan as non-cash compensation granted to management and board members for service during the third quarter of 2013. The shares issued under this plan as non-cash compensation granted to management and board members have been expensed in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss for an amount of $531,030 for 2013. These non-cash compensation shares are accounted for and valued using the share price and number of shares issued at issuance date, and they vest immediately when issued.
	2008 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan
	In 2008, the Company adopted the 2008 Plan. The 2008 Plan initially authorized total awards of up to 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock, in the form of incentive and non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance units, restricted stock awards and performance bonuses. The amount of Common Stock underlying the awards to be granted remained the same after the 25 to one reverse stock-split that was effectuated on June 11, 2008.
	In 2011, the stockholders approved an increase in the shares available under the 2008 Plan from 5,000,000 to 23,000,000 shares of Common Stock. As of December 31, 2013, 34,479,773 options and/or shares were issued and outstanding under the 2008 Plan, and there were 8,247,057 remaining shares available for issuance under the 2008 Plan.
	In 2013, the Company's stockholders approved the amendment and restatement of the 2008 Plan, which increased the number of authorized shares from 23,000,000 to 46,000,000 shares of Common Stock.
	Reconciliation of registered and available shares and/or options as of December 31, 2013:
		Full Year 2013			Total
	Registered 2008		-			5,000,000
	Registered 2011		-			18,000,000
	Approved increase 2013		-			23,000,000
	Total Registered under this plan					46,000,000
	Shares (issued to):
	Consultants		-			325,000
	Directors and Officers		189,945			1,196,366
	Options exercised		809,737			1,751,804
	Options (movements):
	Issued and Outstanding					34,479,773
	Available for grant at December 31, 2013:					8,247,057
	During 2013, no shares were issued to consultants under the 2008 Plan, although the Company issued a total number of 325,000 shares to consultants during the term of the 2008 Plan. As of December 31, 2012, the Company began to issue non-cash compensation to directors and officers under this 2008 Plan. During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued 189,945 restricted shares to various directors and officers under the 2008 Plan, which were issued in conjunction with their willingness to receive all or part of their cash compensation for the fourth quarter of 2012 in shares of the Company. Options issued to directors and officers vested immediately upon grant.
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, the total authorized shares under the 2008 Plan increased by 23,000,000, and the increase was approved at the Company's shareholders meeting held at December 18, 2013. Currently a total of 34,479,773 stock options are outstanding at December 31, 2013 under the 2008 Plan. As of December 31, 2013, 325,000 shares of restricted Common Stock were issued to consultants, 1,196,366 shares of Common Stock were issued to directors and officers and another 1,751,804 shares were issued as a result of options that were exercised during the existence of this Plan.  Options awards generally vest immediately or over a three-year period after the grant date. Options generally expire between three and four years from the date of grant.
	Common Stock purchase options consisted of the following as of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Number of			Weighted			Initial Fair
		Options			Average			Market
					Exercise			Value (Outstanding
					Price			Options)
	Options:
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2010		4,083,100		$	1.35		$	5,002,238
	Granted in 2011		4,644,883		$	2.52		$	6,312,781
	Exercised (with delivery of shares)		-510,095		$	1.14		$	-626,179
	Forfeitures (Pre-vesting)		(391,618	)	$	1.64		$	(458,144	)
	Expirations (Post-vesting)		-3,000		$	0.82		$	-2,076
	Exchanged for Cashless exercise		-29,281		$	1.24		$	-33,141
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2011		7,793,989		$	2.03		$	10,195,479
	Granted in 2012		6,107,719		$	2.24		$	7,259,422
	Exercised (with delivery of shares)		(431,972	)	$	1		$	(403,382	)
	Forfeitures (Pre-vesting)		(1,042,071	)	$	2.29		$	(1,404,105	)
	Expirations (Post-vesting)		(281,667	)	$	2.23		$	(398,199	)
	Exchanged for Cashless exercise		(43,916	)	$	1.66		$	(56,248	)
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2012		12,102,082		$	2.15		$	15,192,967
	Granted in 2013		24,393,106		$	1.12		$	1,163,197
	Exercised (with delivery of shares)		(809,737	)	$	0.66		$	(284,515	)
	Forfeitures (Pre-vesting)		(800,351	)	$	1		$	(807,662	)
	Expirations (Post-vesting)		(586,026	)	$	1.92		$	(648,529	)
	Exchanged for Cashless exercise		(26,571	)	$	0.6		$	(13,834	)
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2013		34,272,503		$	1.47		$	27,601,624
	In 2013, options awarded had a weighted average exercise price of $1.12. The grant date fair market value of the options, in the aggregate, was $14,163,197.
	The weighted average assumptions used for the options granted in 2013 using the Black-Scholes options model are: expected cumulative volatility of 192% based on calculated annual volatility of 89%, contractual life of 5.1 years, expected option life of 4.7 years (using the simplified method) and a Risk Free Interest Rate of 1.5%. The expected dividend yield is zero.
	Following is a summary of the status and assumptions used of options outstanding as of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		2013			2012			2011
	Grants
	During the year		24,496,741			6,211,354			4,644,883
	Weighted Average Annual Volatility		89	%		81	%		64	%
	Weighted Average Cumulative Volatility		192	%		134	%		152	%
	Weighted Average Contractual Life of grants (Years)		5.11			3.84			9.66
	Weighted Average Expected Life of grants (Years)		4.73			2.69			5.6
	Weighted Average Risk Free Interest Rate		1.5017	%		0.4553	%		1.8993	%
	Dividend yield		0	%		0	%		0	%
	Weighted Average Fair Value at grant-date	$	0.58		$	1.1		$	1.45
	Options Outstanding
	Total Options Outstanding		34,272,503			12,205,717			7,793,989
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		4.68			5.34			7.81
Weighted Average Remaining Expected Life (Years)		4.91			5.02			6.93
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$	1.47		$	1.73		$	2.03
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (all options)	$	(8,189,063	)	$	(13,972,731	)	$	6,801,540
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (only in-the-money options)	$	6,312,036		$	100,611		$	4,870,394
Options Exercisable
Total Options Exercisable		18,180,371			4,358,510			1,284,547
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$	1.62		$	1.96		$	1.12
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		3.79			5.97			4.89
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (all options)	$	(7,126,025	)	$	(4,178,337	)	$	1,966,195
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (only in-the-money options)	$	3,091,811		$	100,465		$	1,899,945
Unvested Options
Total Unvested Options		16,299,402			7,847,207			6,509,442
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$	1.21		$	2.25		$	2.21
Forfeiture rate used for this period ending		11.074	%		10.673	%		6.509	%
Options expected to vest
Number of options expected to vest corrected by forfeiture		15,553,067			7,009,645			6,085,741
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$	8,787,636		$	3,014,397		$	3,109,478
Weighted Average remaining contract life (Years)		5.68			4.99			8.69
Exercises
Total shares delivered/issued		809,737			431,972			510,095
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$	0.66		$	1		$	1.14
Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised	$	306,883		$	177,547		$	755,991
At December 31, 2013 the unrecognized expense portion of stock-based awards granted to employees under the 2008 Plan was approximately $8,787,636, under the provisions of ASC 718. The future expensing takes place proportionally to the vesting associated with each stock-award, adjusted for cancellations, forfeitures and returns. The forfeiture rate was adjusted from 10.74% as per closing December 2012 to 11.1% as per closing December 2013 and the corresponding profit and loss effect has been accounted for in 2013.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
The Company recorded for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, $8,515,391 in stock based compensation expense for the 2008 Plan. For the comparable period in 2012 the expensing was $6,302,140. The Company utilized the Black-Scholes valuation model for estimating the fair value of the stock-options at grant. The main reason for the nine month increase is caused by the grant and immediate vesting and therefore expensing of bonus options granted to employees as well as the options granted to the executive officers. During 2013, the Company issued 200,000 shares to a non-affiliate consultancy firm. The shares were valued at issuance for an amount of $152,000 and will be recognized as an expense in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss in the line "Selling, general and administrative expenses" during the 12 months when the Company receives the services. As of December 31, 2013, $76,000 has been recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
	2013			2012			2011
Consultancy services	$	76,000		$	-		$	714,259
Directors and officers (shares and options)		4,510,240			1,141,812			1,448,192
Employee (options)		3,929,151			5,160,329			4,656,454
	$	8,515,391		$	6,302,141		$	6,818,905
As explained in Note 1 to the Financial Statements, under the title "Reclassification of changes to prior year information", certain reclassifications have been made to the 2012 and 2011 Financial Statements to conform to the current year presentation. Prior to June 30, 2013, the Company presented the stock-based compensation as one line item in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss. The Company now includes the stock-based compensation within Selling, General & Administrative expenses line in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or retained earnings.

Income_taxes

Income taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income taxes [Abstract]	'
Income taxes	'
	Note 27.  Income taxes
	For financial statement purposes, loss before the income tax provision is divided amongst the following;
		December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Domestic	$	(14,759,886	)	$	(6,574,394	)
	Foreign		(7,572,030	)		(16,268,406	)
	Total	$	(22,331,916	)	$	(22,842,800	)
	The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The applicable statutory tax rates vary between none (zero) and 34%. However, because the Company and its subsidiaries have incurred annual corporate income tax losses since their inception, management has determined that it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize the benefits of its US and foreign net deferred tax assets. Therefore, the Company has recorded a full valuation allowance to reduce the net carrying amount of the deferred taxes to zero. The Company's 2013 provision for income taxes relates to current foreign income tax amounting to $88,835 reduced by the release of the potential income tax exposure booked in 2013 and amounting to euro 225,000 ($289,136) which was settled in the current year.
	In the ordinary course of business the Company is subject to tax examinations in the jurisdictions in which it files tax returns. The Company's statute of limitations for tax examinations is four years for federal and state purposes and four to six years in the major foreign jurisdictions in which the company files.
	Income tax expense (benefit) for the period ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is summarized as follows:
		December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	-		$	-
	State		-			-
	Foreign		(200,301	)		289,136
	Deferred:
	Federal		-			-
	State		-			-
	Foreign		-		$	-
	Income tax expense (benefit)	$	(200,301	)	$	289,136
	The following is a reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the US federal statutory rate (34%) to the foreign income tax rate at December 31, 2013:
		2013			2012
	Tax expense (credit) at statutory rate-federal		34	%		34	%
	Other		1.2	%		(1.3	)%
	State tax expense net of federal tax		-			-
	Foreign income tax rate difference		(10.1	)%		(8.4	)%
	Change in valuation allowance		(24.3	)%		(25.6	)%
	Tax expense at actual rate		(0.8	)%		(1.3	)%
	The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2013 are as follows:
	Deferred tax assets:	2013			2012
	Net Operating Losses	$	35,701,315		$	30,552,587
	Total gross deferred tax assets		35,701,315			30,552,587
	Less:  Valuation allowance		(35,701,315	)		(30,552,587	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	-		$	-
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had significant net operating losses carryforwards. The deferred tax assets have been offset by a full valuation allowance in 2013 and 2012 due to the uncertainty of realizing any tax benefit for such losses. Releases of the valuation allowances, if any, will be recognized through earnings.
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had net federal and state operating loss carryforwards of approximately $ 39 million and $28 million, respectively. Federal and state net operating loss carry forwards in the US start to expire in 2018. The net operating loss carryforwards for foreign countries amounts to approximately $105 million. Losses in material foreign jurisdictions will begin to expire in 2014.
	Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code limits the use of net operating loss and tax credit carry forwards in certain situations where changes occur in the stock ownership of a company. In the event the Company has a change in ownership, utilization of the carry forward could be restricted.
	The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. Due to the net operating loss, all the tax years are open for tax examination. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company accrued ASC 740-10 tax reserve of $0 and $289,136 for uncertain tax liability including interest and penalties. This provision has been released as of December 31, 2013 because the issue was effectively settled and management determined that a reserve was no longer required.
	The Company does not currently anticipate recording any amount for unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months. The following table summarizes the 2012 and 2013 activity related to the unrecognized tax benefits and related tax carry forward:
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	20,000
	Decreases related to prior year tax positions	$	(10,000	)
	Increases related to current year tax positions	$	279,136
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	289,136
	Increases related to prior year tax positions	$	-
	Decreases related to prior year tax positions	$	(289,136	)
	Increases related to current year tax positions	$	-
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	0

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Contingencies	'
	Note 28.  Contingencies
	Rescission of the Purchase Agreement of March 31, 2004 of New Times Navigation Limited.
	As previously described in our 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company and New Times Navigation mutually agreed to terminate a purchase agreement. The Company returned the shares filed on April 1, 2005, on May 24, 2004, the Company issued 5,100,000 shares of restricted Common Stock to four shareholders of New Times Navigation Limited ("NTVL") and the Company received back 90,100 of its shares of Common Stock out of the 204,000 issued under the terms of the purchase agreement. In addition, the Company issued 37 unsecured convertible promissory notes for a total amount of $3,600,000. Upon the Company's request 21 of the unsecured convertible promissory notes were returned for a total value of $2,040,000.
	On April 28, 2006 the Company instituted proceedings to seek relief from the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region against the holders of the unreturned shares to return the remaining 113,900 shares of common stock (valued at $381,565) and return the remaining 18 unsecured convertible promissory notes, representing a total amount of $1,740,000, and rescind the purchase agreement underlying the Purchase Transaction. The case is currently pending.
	Other.
	The Company is involved in various claims and lawsuits incidental to our business.  In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of such claims and lawsuits will not have a material effect on our financial position, liquidity, or results of operations.

Geographic_Information

Geographic Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Geographic Information [Abstract]	'
Geographic Information	'
	Note 29. Geographic Information
	Twelve months ended December 31, 2013
		Europe		Other foreign		Total
				countries
	Revenues from unaffiliated customers	$	17,092,830	$	5,734,431	$	22,827,261
	Identifiable assets	$	32,693,551	$	10,623,889	$	43,317,440
	Twelve months ended December 31, 2012
		Europe		Other foreign		Total
				countries
	Revenues from unaffiliated customers	$	29,053,151	$	149,037	$	29,202,188
	Identifiable assets	$	35,682,490	$	1,793,051	$	37,475,541

Concentrations

Concentrations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Concentrations [Abstract]	'
Concentrations	'
	Note 30. Concentrations
	Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist of accounts receivable and unbilled receivables. Those customers that comprised 10% or more of our revenue, accounts receivable and unbilled receivables are summarized as follows:
	For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company had two customers that accounted for 48% and 15% of total revenue. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company had a customer, which accounted for 42% of the revenue.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Note 31. Related Party Transactions
	On May 24, 2013, the Company entered into a certain loan agreement with a member of its board of directors pursuant to which the Company borrowed a principal amount of €1,000,000 (the "Principal Amount") at an interest rate of 12% per annum ("Loan Agreement") and issued a warrant ("Warrant") to the director to purchase 1,253,194 restricted shares of the Company's Common Stock. On July 14, 2013, the Company entered into an amendment (the "Amendment") to terminate the Loan Agreement and cancel the Warrant. In exchange for termination of the Loan Agreement and the Warrant, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated July 15, 2013 (the "Purchase Agreement") with the director pursuant to which the Company agreed to convert the Principal Amount of the loan into 1,840,631 restricted shares of the Company's Common Stock. See Note 17 of the Financial Statements for more information.
	On June 3, 2013, the Company closed an affiliated registered direct offering with Steven van der Velden, our Chief Executive Officer and President for the purchase of 6,428,571 shares of Common Stock, at the purchase price of $0.70, and issued warrants to initially purchase an aggregate of 2,892,857 shares of Common Stock with an exercise price of $0.887 per share (the "Affiliate Offering"). Mr. van der Velden cannot exercise the warrants until, amongst other things, the issuance of the warrants is approved by our stockholders. Mr. van der Velden's participation in the Affiliate Offering was unanimously approved by our independent directors.
	On August 17, 2013, the Company issued a Convertible Note to an accredited investor ("the Investor"), who is a director of QAT., an entity affiliated with certain officers and directors of the Company, pursuant to which the Company borrowed a principal amount of $2,652,600 (€2,000,000) at an interest rate of 10% per annum ("the Convertible Note"). At any time after August 17, 2013, the Convertible Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at the option of the investor, into a number of shares of the Company's Common Stock, par value $0.00001, equal to the quotient of the outstanding balance under the Convertible Note including accumulated interest divided by $0.887. The accumulated interest expensed during 2013 is $96,972. The Convertible Note also contains default provisions, including provisions for potential acceleration of the Convertible Note.
	In conjunction with the issuance of the Convertible Note, on August 17, 2013, the Company issued a warrant ("the 2013 Warrant") to the Investor to purchase 1,000,000 shares of restricted Common Stock. The Warrant is exercisable at any time on or after February 17, 2013 at a price of $0.887 per share for a term of 5 years. In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Note and the 2013 Warrant, the Company also issued letters of extension ("the Extensions") to certain investors holding warrants issued previously by the Company ("the Old Warrants") to purchase shares of Common Stock of the Company. Pursuant to the Extensions, the expiration date of the Old Warrants has been extended for a period of two years from the original expiration date of the Old Warrants. The securities underlying the 2013 Warrant and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Note have not been registered under the Securities Act, as amended, or any state securities laws. See Note 15 of the Financial Statements for more information.
	QMG, an entity affiliated with certain officers and directors of the Company served as fundraising agent for Stock Purchase Agreements (the "SPA") with a non-affiliated investor pursuant to which $225,000 was raised. QMG received a selling concession of 8%, or $18,000.
	During 2013, QMG received $32,827 for provided office space, back office support and certain automobile travel expenses.
	During 2013, Q.A.T. III Cooperatief U.A. ("QAT III"), an entity affiliated with certain officers and directors of the Company, was charged by the Company $7,967 for the occasional usage of the office in the Netherlands.
	During 2013, Johan Dejager, a director of the Company, and Yves van Sante, a board observer of the Company elected to receive their compensation in shares of the Company's Common Stock for the first, third and fourth quarter of 2013. As such, the Company indirectly issued 21,863 shares to Mr. Dejager and 21,863 shares to Mr. van Sante, which are held directly by QAT II, and indirectly issued 21,863 shares to Mr. Dejager and 21,863 shares to Mr. van Sante, which are held directly by QAT. The value of the shares issued to QAT and QAT II was $50,544, respectively. In addition, for the second quarter of 2013, Messrs. Dejager and van Sante elected to receive their compensation in cash. Accordingly, cash compensation, in the aggregate, of $120,000 was paid to QAT and QAT II as compensation for Messrs. Dejager and van Sante. QAT and QAT II are both affiliated entities of the Company.

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]	'
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	'
	Note 32: Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
	Selected quarterly financial data is as follows:
		Year ended December 31, 2013
		Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4
	REVENUES	$	6,596,500		$	4,994,145		$	5,204,982		$	6,031,634
	Cost of service		3,548,277			1,465,517			1,080,174			1,055,185
			3,048,223			3,528,628			4,124,808			4,976,449
	Selling, general and administrative expenses - Note 32a		5,907,974			7,472,772			5,422,869			7,709,668
	LOSS FROM OPERATIONS		(4,179,739	)		(5,780,375	)		(2,861,748	)		(4,634,559	)
	Adjusted EBITDA- Note 32b		(1,448,841	)		(949,095	)		(84,896	)		143,048
	NET LOSS		(5,137,923	)		(7,692,561	)		(3,225,592	)		(6,075,540	)
	Net loss per common share and equivalents - basic and diluted		(0.05	)		(0.06	)		(0.07	)		(0.03	)
	Note 32a
	Until the third quarter of 2013, the Company has showed the non-cash compensation as a line item in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. This presentation is not in accordance with the guidance of SAB Topic 14.F, which requires that the expense related to share-based payment should be presented in the same line as where the cash compensation is presented. Therefore, as of December 31, 2013, the Company includes the non-cash compensation within Selling, General & Administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. For comparison purposes, the Company applied the same principle for all the four quarters of 2013 and 2012. See Note 1 to the Financial Statements for more information.
	Note 32b - Adjusted EBITDA
	In order to provide investors additional information regarding our financial results, we are disclosing Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure. We employ Adjusted EBITDA, defined as earnings before derivative accounting, such as warrant liabilities and conversion feature expensing, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairments, non-operating income and expenses and stock-based compensation, for several purposes, including as a measure of our operating performance. We use Adjusted EBITDA because it removes the impact of items not directly resulting from our core operations, thus allowing us to better assess whether the elements of our growth strategy are yielding the desired results. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information for investors and others which allow them to better understand and evaluate our operating results.
	Adjusted EBITDA	2013			2012			2011
	Net loss - GAAP	$	(22,131,615	)	$	(23,131,936	)	$	(25,310,735	)
	Provision for income taxes		(200,301	)		289,136			-
	Depreciation and amortization		6,601,246			5,710,396			5,254,708
	Stock-based compensation		8,515,391			6,302,141			6,818,905
	Interest income and expenses		961,372			532,835			94,463
	Interest expense related to debt discount and conversion feature		2,069,649			1,089,126			-
	Change in fair value of conversion feature		(232,267	)		(2,387,326	)		-
	Loss on extinguishment of debt		2,005,100			-			-
	Changes in fair value of warrant liabilities		(479,322	)		-			-
	Other income & (expense)		302,112			-			(460,000	)
	Impairment of related party loans		-			1,060,784			-
	Amortization of deferred financing costs		248,851			531,792			-
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint venture		-			501,776			-
	Intangible assets impairment charge		-			-			522,726
	Adjusted EBITDA	$	(2,339,784	)	$	(9,501,276	)	$	(13,079,933	)
		Year ended December 31, 2012
		Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4
	REVENUES	$	8,580,968		$	7,084,969		$	6,699,381		$	6,836,870
	Cost of service		6,889,217			5,185,048			4,603,588			4,141,474
			1,691,751			1,899,921			2,095,793		$	2,695,396
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		6,261,704			6,104,163			5,931,170			5,889,241
	LOSS FROM OPERATIONS		(5,848,422	)		(5,429,130	)		(5,098,514	)	$	(5,137,747	)
	Adjusted EBITDA - Note 32b		(2,878,207	)		(2,665,260	)		(2,125,974	)		(1,831,835	)
	NET LOSS		(6,005,189	)		(4,990,909	)		(5,474,665	)	$	(6,661,173	)
	Net loss per common share and equivalents - basic and diluted		(0.05	)		(0.04	)		(0.05	)	$	(0.06	)

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Note 33. Subsequent Events
	On March 26, 2014, we announced in a press release the appointment of two independent directors to the Company's board of directors effective April 1, 2014. The two appointees will join our independent director as members of the Board's Audit and Finance Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
	On March 17, 2014, a warrant holder affiliated with the Company exercised certain of its warrants to purchase an aggregate of 5,332,383 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $0.70 per share, for gross proceeds to the Company of $3,732,668.  The warrants were originally issued in 2009 with an exercise price of $1.00 per share.  A Special Committee of the Company's board of directors authorized the reduction of the exercise price in order to induce the holder to immediately exercise the warrant for cash providing additional liquidity to the Company, which reduction was subsequently ratified by the Company's board of directors.

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements for December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 include the accounts of Elephant Talk Communications Corp., including:
		·	its wholly-owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Europe Holding B.V. and its wholly owned subsidiaries Elephant Talk North America Corp., Elephant Talk Communications Luxembourg SA, Elephant Talk Communications France S.A.S., Elephant Talk Communications Italy S.R.L., ET-Stream GmbH, Elephant Talk Business Services W.L.L., Guangzhou Elephant Talk Information Technology Limited, Elephant Talk Deutschland GmbH, Morodo Group Ltd., Elephant Talk Belgium BVBA, and the majority owned (51%) subsidiaries Elephant Talk Communications PRS U.K. Limited and (51%) ET-UTS NV;
		·	Elephant Talk Europe Holding B.V.'s wholly-owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Communication Holding AG and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Elephant Talk Communications S.L.U., Elephant Talk Mobile Services B.V., Elephant Talk Telekom GmbH, Elephant Talk Communication Carrier Services GmbH, Elephant Talk Communication Schweiz GmbH, Elephant Talk Communication (Europe) GmbH and the majority owned (51%) subsidiary Elephant Talk Communications Premium Rate Services Netherlands B.V.;
		·	Elephant Talk Telecomunicação do Brasil LTDA, owned 90% by Elephant Talk Europe Holding B.V. and 10% by Elephant Talk Communication Holding AG;
		·	Elephant Talk Europe Holding B.V.'s majority (60%) owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Middle East & Africa (Holding) W.L.L., its wholly owned (100%) and its majority owned (99%) subsidiaries Elephant Talk Middle East & Africa (Holding) Jordan L.L.C. and Elephant Talk Middle East & Africa Bahrain W.L.L.;
		·	its wholly-owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Limited ("ETL") and its majority owned (50.54%) subsidiary Elephant Talk Middle East & Africa FZ-LLC; and
		·	its wholly-owned subsidiary ValidSoft Ltd and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ValidSoft and ValidSoft (Australia) Pty Ltd.; and
		·	its wholly-owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Group International B.V., based in The Netherlands.
	Business combinations:
	On April 1, 2013, the Company, through its subsidiary Elephant Talk North America Corp, entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire most of the assets of Telnicity LLC, a company established in the U.S. The assets and operations are consolidated into the financials of the Company as of April 1, 2013. Refer to Note 11 of the Financial Statements for more information.
	All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The functional currency is Euros for the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Europe Holding B.V. and its subsidiaries, Euros for its wholly-owned subsidiary Elephant Talk Global Holding B.V., the Hong Kong Dollar for its wholly-owned subsidiary ETL and the British Pound Sterling for its wholly-owned subsidiary ValidSoft. The financial statements of the Company were translated to USD using period-end exchange rates as to assets and liabilities and average exchange rates as to revenues and expenses, and capital accounts were translated at their historical exchange rates when the capital transaction occurred. In accordance with ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters, net gains and losses resulting from translation of foreign currency financial statements are included in the statement of stockholder's equity as other comprehensive income (loss). Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in consolidated income/(loss), under the line item 'Other income/(expense)'.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the accompanying financial statements conforms with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. and requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Significant areas of estimates include bad debt allowance, valuation of of financial instruments, useful lives and stock-based compensation. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	For purposes of the cash flow statements, the Company would normally consider all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. The Company has full access to the whole balance of cash and cash equivalents on a daily basis without any delay.
Restricted Cash	'
	Restricted Cash
	Restricted cash as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $191,600 and $1,230,918 respectively, and consists of cash deposited in blocked accounts as bank guarantees for national interconnection and wholesale agreements with telecom operators. The decrease in 2013 is due to the extinguishment of debt, as described in this section, under Notes 17 and 18 of the Financial Statements.
Accounts Receivables, Net	'
	Accounts Receivables, Net
	The Company's customer base consists of a geographically dispersed customer base. The Company maintains an allowance for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. The Company makes ongoing assumptions relating to the collectibility of our accounts receivable. The accounts receivable amounts presented on our balance sheets include reserves for accounts that might not be collected. In determining the amount of these reserves, the Company considers its historical level of credit losses. The Company also makes judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on ongoing credit evaluations, and the Company assesses current economic trends that might impact the level of credit losses in the future. The Company's reserves have generally been adequate to cover its actual credit losses. However, since the Company cannot reliably predict future changes in the financial stability of its customers, it cannot guarantee that its reserves will continue to be adequate. If actual credit losses are significantly greater than the reserves, the Company has established that it would increase its general and administrative expenses and reduce its reported net losses. Conversely, if actual credit losses are significantly less than our reserve, this would eventually decrease the Company's general and administrative expenses and decrease its reported net losses. Allowances are recorded primarily on a specific identification basis. See Note 4 of the Financial Statements for more information.
Leasing Arrangements	'
	Leasing Arrangements
	At the inception of a lease covering equipment or real estate, the lease agreement is evaluated under the criteria of ASC 840, Leases. Leases meeting one of the four key criteria are accounted for as capital leases and all others are treated as operating leases. Under a capital lease, the discounted value of future lease payments becomes the basis for recognizing an asset and a borrowing, and lease payments are allocated between debt reduction and interest. For operating leases, payments are recorded as rent expense. Criteria for a capital lease include (i) transfer of ownership during the lease term; (ii) existence of a bargain purchase option under terms that make it likely to be exercised; (iii) a lease term equal to 75 percent or more of the economic life of the leased equipment; and (iv) minimum lease payments that equal or exceed 90 percent of the fair value of the property. Subsequent to initial recognition, the asset is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable to that type of asset. The assets are amortized as per our accounting policy for property & equipment, and intangibles, as applicable.
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue	'
	Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue
	The Company derives revenue from outsourced services in telecommunications based activities by deploying its operational management services, network, switching technology and mobile enabling platform. Revenue represents amounts earned for these services provided to customers (net of value added tax).
	The Company follows ASC 605, Revenue Recognition ("ASC 605") and recognizes revenue when all of the following conditions have been met: (i) there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement; (ii) delivery has occurred; (iii) the fee is fixed or determinable; and (iv) collectability of the fee is reasonably assured. Revenues are recognized on a gross basis as the Company acts as principal in the transaction and has risk of loss for collection and delivery of service.
	In the landline business, and specifically in the Premium Rate Services (PRS), the Company provides technical, operational and financial telecom infrastructure to telecommunication service providersprovidersRevenues are recognized when delivery occurs based on a pre-determined rate, number of calls and number of user minutes that the Company has managed in a given month.
	For the mobile solutions the Company recognizes revenues from two different service offerings, namely managed services and bundled services. For managed services, revenues are recognized for network administration services provided to end users on behalf of Mobile Network Operators (MNO). Managed service revenues are recognized monthly based on an average number of end-users managed and calculated on a pre-determined service fee per user. For bundled services, the Company provides both network administration as well as mobile airtime management services. Revenues for bundled services are recognized monthly based on an average number of end-users managed and mobile air time and calculated based on a pre-determined service fee.
	For the security solutions we recognize revenues primarily from SIM lookup services using the VALid-SSD platform. Security solutions revenue is recognized based on the number of SIM lookups performed and calculated based on a pre-determined service fee per lookup. Other revenues recognized in the security business include consulting services which are recognized as the services are performed.
Cost of Revenues and Operating Expenses	'
	Cost of Revenues and Operating Expenses
	Cost of service includes origination, termination, network and billing charges from telecommunications operators, out payment costs to content and information providers, network costs, data center costs, facility costs of hosting network and equipment, and costs of providing resale arrangements with long distance service providers, costs of leasing transmission facilities and international gateway switches for voice and data transmission services.
	Within the caption "total costs and operating expenses" in line item selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") in the accompanying statement of comprehensive loss, the Company presents the costs incurred in the development of the Company's services which are expensed as incurred. Costs incurred during the application development stage of internal-use software projects, such as those used in the Company's network operations, are capitalized in accordance with the accounting guidance for costs of computer software developed for internal use.
Reporting Segments	'
	Reporting Segments
	ASC 280, Segment Reporting ("ASC 280"), defines operating segments as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performances. The business operates as one single segment and discrete financial information is based on the whole, not segregted; and is used by the chief decision maker accordingly.
Financial Instruments	'
	Financial Instruments
	The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and customer deposits approximate their fair values based on their short-term nature. The recorded values of long-term debt approximate their fair values, as interest approximates market rates. The Company's conversion feature, a derivative instrument, is recognized in the balance sheet at its fair values with changes in fair market value reported in earnings.
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	In accordance with ASC 820 Fair Value Measurement (ASC 820), the Company defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available.
	Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs reflect the Company's assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.
	The fair value hierarchy is categorized into three levels based on the inputs as follows:
	Level 1 - Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.
	Level 2 - Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these financial instruments include cash instruments for which quoted prices are available but are traded less frequently, derivative instruments whose fair values have been derived using a model where inputs to the model are directly observable in the market and instruments that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.
	Level 3 - Instruments that have little to no pricing observability as of the reported date. These financial instruments are measured using management's best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.
	The degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for securities categorized in Level 3. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined by the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Stock-based Compensation	'
	Stock-based Compensation
	The Company follows the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, ("ASC 718"). Under ASC 718, stock-based awards are recorded at fair value as of the grant date and recognized as expense with an adjustment for forfeiture over the employee's requisite service period (the vesting period, generally up to three years). The stock-based compensation cost based on the grant date fair value is amortized over the period in which services are received.
	To determine the value of our stock options at grant date under our employee stock option plan, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The use of this model requires the Company to make a number of subjective assumptions. The following addresses each of these assumptions and describes our methodology for determining each assumption:
	Expected Life
	The expected life represents the period that the stock option awards are expected to be outstanding. The Company uses the simplified method for estimating the expected life of the option, by taking the average between time to vesting and the contract life of the award.
	Expected Volatility
	The Company estimates expected cumulative volatility giving consideration to the expected life of the option of the respective award, and the calculated annual volatility by using the continuously compounded return calculated by using the share closing prices of an equal number of days prior to the grant-date (reference period). The annual volatility is used to determine the (cumulative) volatility of its Common Stock (=nnual volatility x square root (expected life)).
	Forfeiture rate
	The Company is using the aggregate forfeiture rate. The aggregate forfeiture rate is the ratio of pre-vesting forfeitures over the awards granted (pre-vesting forfeitures/grants). The forfeiture discount (additional loss) is released into the profit and loss in the same period as the option vesting-date. The forfeiture rate is actualized every reporting period.
	Risk-Free Interest Rate
	The Company estimates the risk-free interest rate using the "Daily Treasury Yield Curve Rates" from the U.S. Treasury Department with a term equal to the reported rate, or derived by using both spread in intermediate term and rates, to the expected life of the award.
	Expected Dividend Yield
	The Company estimates the expected dividend yield by giving consideration to our current dividend policies as well as those anticipated in the future considering our current plans and projections. The Company does not currently calculate a discount for any post-vesting restrictions to which our awards may be subject.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes ("ASC 740"). Income taxes are provided on an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Current tax is based on the income or loss from ordinary activities adjusted for items that are non-assessable or disallowable for income tax purpose and is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. The recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for both the expected impact of differences between the financial statements and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, and for the expected future tax benefit to be derived from tax losses and tax credit carry-forwards. Establishment of a valuation allowance is provided when the likelihood of realization of deferred tax assets it is more -likely -than-not to be realized. Deferred taxes are recorded at tax rates for each respective tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates.
	In the ordinary course of a global business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain. Some of these uncertainties arise as a consequence of revenue sharing and reimbursement arrangements among related entities, the process of identifying items of revenue and expenses that qualify for preferential tax treatment and segregation of foreign and domestic income and expense to avoid double taxation.
	The Company recognizes and measures benefits for uncertain tax positions using a two-step approach. The first step is to evaluate the tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon audit, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. For tax positions that are more likely than not of being sustained upon audit, the second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. Significant judgment is required to evaluate uncertain tax positions. The Company evaluates its uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. The Company's evaluations are based upon a number of factors, including changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, correspondence with tax authorities during the course of audits and effective settlement of audit issues. Changes in the recognition or measurement of uncertain tax positions could result in material increases or decreases in our income tax expense in the period in which the Company makes the change, which could have a material impact on our effective tax rate and operating results. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various state jurisdictions and various foreign jurisdictions. The Company's income tax returns are open to examination by federal, state and foreign tax authorities, generally for the years ended December 31, 2008 and later, with certain state jurisdictions open for audit for earlier years. The Company had an amount of zero and $289,136 recorded for unrecognized tax losses at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company's policy is to record estimated interest and penalty related to the underpayment of income taxes or unrecognized tax benefits as part of other income and expenses. During the years ended 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company did not recognize any interest or penalties in its statements of operations and there are no accruals for interest or penalties at December 31, 2013 or 2012.
Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	'
	Comprehensive Income/ (Loss)
	Comprehensive income/ (loss) include all changes in equity during a period from non-owner sources. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company's comprehensive income/ (loss) consisted of its net loss and foreign currency translation adjustments.
Business Combinations	'
	Business Combinations
	The acquisition method of accounting for business combinations as per ASC 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"), requires us to use significant estimates and assumptions, including fair value estimates, as of the business combination date and to refine those estimates as necessary during the measurement period (defined as the period, not to exceed one year, in which the Company may adjust the provisional amounts recognized for a business combination).
	Under the acquisition method of accounting, the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interests in an acquire are recognized at the acquisition date fair value. The Company measures goodwill as of the acquisition date as the excess of consideration transferred, over the net of the acquisition date fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Costs that the Company incurs to complete the business combination such as investment banking, legal and other professional fees are not considered part of consideration and the Company charges them to general and administrative expense as they are incurred.
	During the measurement period, the Company adjusts the provisional amounts recognized at the acquisition date to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date. Measurement period adjustments are reflected retrospectively in all periods being presented in the financial statements.
Goodwill	'
	Goodwill
	The Company records goodwill when the fair value of consideration transferred in a business combination exceeds the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill and other intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but the Company tests them for impairment annually during its fourth fiscal quarter and whenever an event or change in circumstances indicates that the carrying value of the asset is impaired.
	The authoritative guidance for the goodwill impairment model includes a two-step process. First, it requires a comparison of the carrying value of the reporting unit to its fair value. If the fair value is determined to be less than the carrying value, a second step is performed. In the second step, the Company compares the implied fair value of goodwill to its carrying value in the reporting unit. The shortfall of the fair value below carrying value, if any, would represent the amount of goodwill impairment charge. We are using the criteria in ASU no. 2011-08 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment, which permits the Company to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not than not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than the carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test. If the Company concludes that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less that its carrying amount, it would not need to perform the two-step impairment test for that reporting unit.
	The Company tests goodwill for impairment in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or sooner should there be an indicator of impairment as per ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other. The Company periodically analyzes whether any such indicators of impairment exist. Such indicators include a sustained, significant decline in the Company's stock price and market capitalization, a decline in the Company's expected future cash flows, a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, unanticipated competition, and/or slower growth rate, among others. In the Company's case, the indicator is the continuing losses.
Long-lived Assets and Intangible Assets	'
	Long-lived Assets and Intangible Assets
	In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other ("ASC 350"), intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected useful lives of the assets, between three and ten years. Other indefinite life intangible assets are reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC 350, on an annual basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Measurement of any impairment loss for long-lived assets and amortizing intangible assets that management expects to hold and use is tested for impairment when amounts may not be recoverable. Impairment is measured based on the amount of the carrying value that exceeds the fair value of the asset.
Property and Equipment, Internal Use Software and Third Party Software	'
	Property and Equipment, Internal Use Software and Third Party Software
	Property and equipment are initially recorded at cost. Additions and improvements are capitalized, while expenditures that do not enhance the assets or extend the useful life are charged to operating expenses as incurred. Included in property and equipment are certain costs related to the development of the Company's internally developed software technology platform.
	The Company has adopted the provisions of ASC 350-40, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software developed or obtained for internal use (former AICPA SOP 98-1, "ASC 350-40"), and therefore the costs incurred in the preliminary stages of development are expensed as incurred. The Company capitalizes all costs related to software developed or obtained for internal use when management commits to funding the project; the preliminary project stage is completed and when technological feasibility is established. Software developed for internal use has generally been used to deliver hosted services to our customers. Technological feasibility is considered to have occurred upon completion of a detailed program design that has been confirmed by documenting the product specifications, or to the extent that a detailed program design is not pursued, upon completion of a working model that has been confirmed by testing to be consistent with the product design. Once a new functionality or improvement is released for operational use, the asset is moved from the property and equipment category "projects under construction" to a property and equipment asset subject to depreciation in accordance with the principle described in the previous sentence. Capitalization of such costs ceases when the project is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. Depreciation is applied using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets once the assets are placed in service. Management evaluates the useful lives of these assets on an annual basis and tests for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets. There were no impairments to internal use software during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 or 2011. Capitalized costs of internal use software included in Property & Equipment was $2,603,731 and $1,962,315 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The capitalized amount during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 amounted to $3,505,742 and $1,731,341, respectively. The difference between capitalized amounts in the balance sheet and the amount adjusted from the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss is due to the use of different exchange rates for balance sheet and income statement items.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	On July of 2013 the Financial Accounting Standards Board or FASB issued Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carry forward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carry forward exists. This guidance provides that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion thereof, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carry forward, except to the extent that carry forwards are not available to settle any additional income taxes that would result from disallowance of a tax position. The unrecognized tax benefit should be presented as a liability. This guidance is applicable for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013. We are evaluating the potential impact of adopting this standard on our consolidated financial statements.
	On March 4, 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830) Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity ("ASU 2013-05"). ASU 2013-05 updates accounting guidance related to the application of consolidation guidance and foreign currency matters. This guidance resolves the diversity in practice about what guidance applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. We are evaluating the potential impact of this adoption on our consolidated financial statements.
	On March of 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830)-Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity. These amendments provide guidance on releasing Cumulative Translation Adjustments when a parent company sells partially equity method investments and in step acquisitions. The amendments are effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The guidance is applicable to us in principle, but since its enactment, we have not derecognized any subsidiary or group of assets as of December 31, 2013.

Recovered_Sheet1

Allowance for doubtful accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows:
	Allowance for	Balance		Currency		Total Allowance		Additions-		Release for			Balance at
	doubtful	at the		revaluation		for doubtful		allowance for		doubtful			the end of
	accounts	beginning		B		accounts		doubtful		accounts			the period
		of the				A+B		accounts
		period
		A
	Year ended December 31, 2013	$	559,120	$	8,313	$	567,433	$	22,005	$	(581,745	)	$	7,693
	Year ended December 31, 2012	$	436,546	$	1,832	$	438,378	$	117,394	$	3,348		$	559,120
	Year ended December 31, 2011	$	119,044		-	$	119,044	$	318,443	$	(941	)	$	436,546

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Property and Equipment	'
	Property and equipment at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consisted of:
		Average
		Estimated
		Useful	December 31,			December 31,
		Lives	2013			2012
	Furniture and fixtures	5		314,686			269,731
	Computer, communication and network equipment	10-Mar		24,287,111			17,056,396
	Software	5		8,473,042			6,123,371
	Automobiles	5		91,580			87,925
	Construction in progress for internal use software			2,603,731			1,962,315
	Total property and equipment			35,770,150			25,499,738
	Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization			(15,984,028	)		(12,411,467	)
	Total property and equipment, Net		$	19,786,122		$	13,088,271

Intangible_Assets_Tables

Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:
		Estimated		December 31,				December 31,
		Useful Lives		2013				2012
	Customer Contracts, Licenses , Interconnect & Technology	10-May		$	13,005,460			$	12,096,592
	ValidSoft IP & Technology	10-Jan			16,246,291				15,597,814
	Total intangible assets				29,251,751				27,694,406
	Less: Accumulated Amortization				(11,484,600	)			(10,569,693	)
	Less: Impairment charges				-				-
	Less: Accumulated Amortization ValidSoft IP & Technology				(9,096,474	)			(6,621,687	)
	Total intangible assets, Net			$	8,670,677			$	10,503,026
Estimated Future Amortization Expense Related to Intangible Assets	'
	Estimated future amortization expense related to our intangible assets is:
		2014				2015				2016		2017		2018		2019 and
																thereafter
	Interconnect licenses and contracts	$	610,341			$	266,175			$	135,073	$	77,556	$	59,000	$	32,500
	ValidSoft IP & Technology		2,365,045				2,216,170				2,132,804		528,047		110,132		137,834
		$	2,975,386			$	2,482,345			$	2,267,877	$	605,603	$	169,132	$	170,334

Goodwill_Tables

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Goodwill	'
	The carrying value of the Company's goodwill as of December 31, 2013 and as of December 31, 2012 was as follows:
	Goodwill	December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Goodwill ValidSoft Ltd	$	3,433,833		$	3,433,833
	Goodwill Morodo Ltd.		214,689			214,689
	Goodwill Telnicity		190,401			-
	End of period exchange rate translation		(65,697	)		(211,791	)
	Total	$	3,773,226		$	3,436,731

The_acquisition_of_assets_of_T1

The acquisition of assets of Telnicity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
The acquisition of assets of Telnicity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Acquisition of Telnicity	'
	Consideration paid	Total
		Consideration
	Number of shares of Common Stock		1,000,000
	Fair value of the share price at April 1, 2013	$	1.18
	Total Consideration Paid	$	1,180,000
	Following the valuation of Telnicity, the Company allocated the above purchase price to the identifiable assets and liabilities. A summary of the assets acquired assumed for Telnicity are:
	Estimated fair values:
	Assets acquired	$	989,599
	Liabilities assumed		-
	Net assets acquired		989,599
	Consideration paid		1,180,000
	Goodwill	$	190,401

Overdraft_and_Loan_Payable_Tab

Overdraft and Loan Payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Overdraft and Loan Payable [Abstract]	'
Loans Payable	'
	The related loans payable at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are summarized as follows:
		December		December
		31, 2013		31, 2012
	Installment loan payable due December 24, 2006, secured by personal guarantees of two stockholders, a former director, and a third party	$	320,358	$	320,491
	Installment loan payable, monthly principal and interest payments of $2,798 including interest at bank's prime rate plus 1.5% per annum, 8.25% at November 30, 2008, due December 24, 2011, secured by personal guarantees of three stockholders and a former director		254,696		254,800
	Installment loan payable, monthly principal and interest payments of $1,729 including interest at bank's prime rate plus 1.5% per annum, 8.25% at November 24, 2008, due June 28, 2009, secured by personal guarantees of three stockholders and a former director		103,897		103,940
	Term loan payable, monthly payments of interest at bank's prime rate, 7.0% at December 31, 2007		283,703		283,820
	Total	$	962,654	$	963,051

Accrued_expenses_Tables

Accrued expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Expenses [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the accrued expenses were comprised of the following:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Accrued Selling, General & Administrative expenses	$	2,271,086	$	2,175,845
	Accrued cost of service		547,111		648,958
	Accrued taxes (including VAT)		255,577		288,651
	Accrued interest payable		1,300,101		882,181
	Other accrued expenses		587,428		124,901
	Total accrued expenses	$	4,961,303	$	4,120,536

10_Related_Party_Loan_and_Conv1

10% Related Party Loan and Convertible Note (Tables) (Convertible Note One [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Convertible Note One [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Loan and Convertible Note	'
	The following table shows the composition of the 10% Related Party Loan and Convertible Note as shown in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	10% Convertible Note (principal amount)	€	2,000,000	€	-
	Exchange rate December 31, 2013: EURO 0.7264=$1
	10% Convertible Note	$	2,753,304	$	-
	Less:
	Debt Discount (Beneficial Conversion Feature)		728,332		-
	Debt Discount (Extended Warrants)		849,451		-
	Debt Discount (Warrants)		141,800		-
	10% Related Party Loan and Convertible Note (Net of Debt Discount)	$	1,033,721	$	-

10_3rd_Party_Loan_and_Converti1

10% 3rd Party Loan and Convertible Note (Tables) (Convertible Note Two [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Convertible Note Two [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Loan and Convertible Note	'
	The following table shows the composition of the 10% 3rd Party Loan and Convertible Note as shown in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	10% Convertible Note (principal amount)	€	4,000,000	€	-
	Exchange rate December 31, 2013: EURO 0.7264=$1
	10% Convertible Note	$	5,506,608	$	-
	Less:
	Debt Discount (Warrants)		726,695		-
	10% 3rd Party Loan and Convertible Note (Net of Debt Discount)	$	4,779,913	$	-

Obligations_under_Capital_Leas1

Obligations under Capital Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Obligations under Capital Leases [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Equipment under Capital Leases	'
	The following is an analysis of the property & equipment acquired under capital leases, recorded in the Property & Equipment line item by major classes:
		December			December
		31, 2013			31, 2012
	Network equipment	$	1,642,759		$	-
	Software licenses		874,174			-
	Other		103,249			-
	Total	$	2,620,182			-
	Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	$	(101,209	)	$	-
	Total	$	2,518,973			-

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
	The following tables summarize fair value measurements by level at December 31, 2013 for financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		31-Dec-13
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
	Derivative Liabilities
	Conversion feature	$	-	$	-	$	-		$	-
	Warrant Liabilities	$	-	$	-	$	1,973,534		$	1,973,534
	Total Derivatives Liabilities	$	-	$	-	$	1,973,534		$	1,973,534
	The following table summarizes fair value measurements by level at December 31, 2012 for financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		31-Dec-12
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
	Derivative Liabilities
	Conversion feature	$	-	$	-	$	311,986		$	311,986
	Warrant Liabilities	$	-	$	-	$	-		$	-
	Total Derivative liabilities	$	-	$	-	$	311,986		$	311,986
Summary of Movements in Carrying Value of Derivatives	'
	Hereby we present the movements in the carrying value of the conversion feature discussed in the table above:
	Conversion	Balance		Entered into		Change in fair			Extinguishment			Balance at
	feature	at the		Conversion		value			of debt			the end of
		beginning		feature on					(Convertible			the period
		of the		March 29,					Note)
		period		2012
		A
	Year ended December 31, 2013	$	311,986		-	$	(232,266	)	$	(79,720	)		-
	Year ended December 31, 2012		-	$	2,699,312	$	(2,387,326	)		-		$	311,986

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Summary of Warrants Outstanding	'
	The below table summarizes the warrants outstanding as per the below reporting dates.
	Outstanding	Exercise/		Expiring		2013		2012		2011
	Warrants	Conversion
		price(s)
		(range)
	Warrants - Acquisitions		$0.63- $2.25		2013		-		3,437,953		3,879,485
	Warrants - Fundraising		$0.85- $2.00		2013 - 2018		37,229,230		46,322,101		46,867,101
	Warrants - Other		$2.21		2016		18,659		18,659		18,659
							37,247,889		49,778,713		50,765,245

Noncontrolling_Interest_Tables

Non-controlling Interest (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Non-controlling Interest [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Non-controlling Interests	'
	The Company had non-controlling interests in several of its subsidiaries. The balance of the non-controlling interests as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
					Noncontrolling interest
					Balance at
	Subsidiary	Noncontrolling			December		December
		Interest %			31, 2013		31, 2012
	ETC PRS UK		49	%	$	9,894	$	9,434
	ETC PRS Netherlands		49	%		134,912		126,013
	ET Bahrain WLL		1	%		-		3,438
	ET ME&A FZ LLC		49.46	%		-		37,091
	Total				$	144,806	$	175,976

Basic_and_diluted_net_loss_per1

Basic and diluted net loss per share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Basic and diluted net loss per share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Anti-dilutive Securities	'
	The diluted share base for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 excludes incremental shares related to convertible debt, warrants to purchase Common Stock and employee stock options as follows:
	Dilutive Securities	2013		2012		2011
	Convertible Notes		9,635,838		2,957,855		-
	Warrants		37,247,889		49,778,713		50,765,245
	Employee Stock Options		34,272,503		12,280,717		7,868,989
			81,156,230		65,017,285		58,634,234

2006_NonQualified_Stock_and_Op1

2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan and 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan and 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation of Registered and Available Shares and/or Options	'
	Reconciliation of registered and available shares and/or options as of December 31, 2013:
		Full Year 2013			Total
	Registered 2008		-			5,000,000
	Registered 2011		-			18,000,000
	Approved increase 2013		-			23,000,000
	Total Registered under this plan					46,000,000
	Shares (issued to):
	Consultants		-			325,000
	Directors and Officers		189,945			1,196,366
	Options exercised		809,737			1,751,804
	Options (movements):
	Issued and Outstanding					34,479,773
	Available for grant at December 31, 2013:					8,247,057
Schedule of common stock purchase options	'
	Common Stock purchase options consisted of the following as of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Number of			Weighted			Initial Fair
		Options			Average			Market
					Exercise			Value (Outstanding
					Price			Options)
	Options:
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2010		4,083,100		$	1.35		$	5,002,238
	Granted in 2011		4,644,883		$	2.52		$	6,312,781
	Exercised (with delivery of shares)		-510,095		$	1.14		$	-626,179
	Forfeitures (Pre-vesting)		(391,618	)	$	1.64		$	(458,144	)
	Expirations (Post-vesting)		-3,000		$	0.82		$	-2,076
	Exchanged for Cashless exercise		-29,281		$	1.24		$	-33,141
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2011		7,793,989		$	2.03		$	10,195,479
	Granted in 2012		6,107,719		$	2.24		$	7,259,422
	Exercised (with delivery of shares)		(431,972	)	$	1		$	(403,382	)
	Forfeitures (Pre-vesting)		(1,042,071	)	$	2.29		$	(1,404,105	)
	Expirations (Post-vesting)		(281,667	)	$	2.23		$	(398,199	)
	Exchanged for Cashless exercise		(43,916	)	$	1.66		$	(56,248	)
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2012		12,102,082		$	2.15		$	15,192,967
	Granted in 2013		24,393,106		$	1.12		$	1,163,197
	Exercised (with delivery of shares)		(809,737	)	$	0.66		$	(284,515	)
	Forfeitures (Pre-vesting)		(800,351	)	$	1		$	(807,662	)
	Expirations (Post-vesting)		(586,026	)	$	1.92		$	(648,529	)
	Exchanged for Cashless exercise		(26,571	)	$	0.6		$	(13,834	)
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2013		34,272,503		$	1.47		$	27,601,624
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions	'
	Following is a summary of the status and assumptions used of options outstanding as of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		2013			2012			2011
	Grants
	During the year		24,496,741			6,211,354			4,644,883
	Weighted Average Annual Volatility		89	%		81	%		64	%
	Weighted Average Cumulative Volatility		192	%		134	%		152	%
	Weighted Average Contractual Life of grants (Years)		5.11			3.84			9.66
	Weighted Average Expected Life of grants (Years)		4.73			2.69			5.6
	Weighted Average Risk Free Interest Rate		1.5017	%		0.4553	%		1.8993	%
	Dividend yield		0	%		0	%		0	%
	Weighted Average Fair Value at grant-date	$	0.58		$	1.1		$	1.45
	Options Outstanding
	Total Options Outstanding		34,272,503			12,205,717			7,793,989
	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		4.68			5.34			7.81
	Weighted Average Remaining Expected Life (Years)		4.91			5.02			6.93
	Weighted Average Exercise Price	$	1.47		$	1.73		$	2.03
	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (all options)	$	(8,189,063	)	$	(13,972,731	)	$	6,801,540
	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (only in-the-money options)	$	6,312,036		$	100,611		$	4,870,394
	Options Exercisable
	Total Options Exercisable		18,180,371			4,358,510			1,284,547
	Weighted Average Exercise Price	$	1.62		$	1.96		$	1.12
	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		3.79			5.97			4.89
	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (all options)	$	(7,126,025	)	$	(4,178,337	)	$	1,966,195
	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (only in-the-money options)	$	3,091,811		$	100,465		$	1,899,945
	Unvested Options
	Total Unvested Options		16,299,402			7,847,207			6,509,442
	Weighted Average Exercise Price	$	1.21		$	2.25		$	2.21
	Forfeiture rate used for this period ending		11.074	%		10.673	%		6.509	%
	Options expected to vest
	Number of options expected to vest corrected by forfeiture		15,553,067			7,009,645			6,085,741
	Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$	8,787,636		$	3,014,397		$	3,109,478
	Weighted Average remaining contract life (Years)		5.68			4.99			8.69
	Exercises
	Total shares delivered/issued		809,737			431,972			510,095
	Weighted Average Exercise Price	$	0.66		$	1		$	1.14
	Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised	$	306,883		$	177,547		$	755,991
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'
	Stock-Based Compensation Expense
		2013			2012			2011
	Consultancy services	$	76,000		$	-		$	714,259
	Directors and officers (shares and options)		4,510,240			1,141,812			1,448,192
	Employee (options)		3,929,151			5,160,329			4,656,454
		$	8,515,391		$	6,302,141		$	6,818,905

Income_taxes_Tables

Income taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income taxes [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Loss before Income Tax Provision	'
	For financial statement purposes, loss before the income tax provision is divided amongst the following;
		December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Domestic	$	(14,759,886	)	$	(6,574,394	)
	Foreign		(7,572,030	)		(16,268,406	)
	Total	$	(22,331,916	)	$	(22,842,800	)
Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	Income tax expense (benefit) for the period ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is summarized as follows:
		December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	-		$	-
	State		-			-
	Foreign		(200,301	)		289,136
	Deferred:
	Federal		-			-
	State		-			-
	Foreign		-		$	-
	Income tax expense (benefit)	$	(200,301	)	$	289,136
Schedule of the Reconciliation of the Provision for Income Taxes at the United States Federal Statutory Rate to the Foreign Income Tax Rate	'
	The following is a reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the US federal statutory rate (34%) to the foreign income tax rate at December 31, 2013:
		2013			2012
	Tax expense (credit) at statutory rate-federal		34	%		34	%
	Other		1.2	%		(1.3	)%
	State tax expense net of federal tax		-			-
	Foreign income tax rate difference		(10.1	)%		(8.4	)%
	Change in valuation allowance		(24.3	)%		(25.6	)%
	Tax expense at actual rate		(0.8	)%		(1.3	)%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets	'
	The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2013 are as follows:
	Deferred tax assets:	2013			2012
	Net Operating Losses	$	35,701,315		$	30,552,587
	Total gross deferred tax assets		35,701,315			30,552,587
	Less:  Valuation allowance		(35,701,315	)		(30,552,587	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	-		$	-
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	The Company does not currently anticipate recording any amount for unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months. The following table summarizes the 2012 and 2013 activity related to the unrecognized tax benefits and related tax carry forward:
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	20,000
	Decreases related to prior year tax positions	$	(10,000	)
	Increases related to current year tax positions	$	279,136
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	289,136
	Increases related to prior year tax positions	$	-
	Decreases related to prior year tax positions	$	(289,136	)
	Increases related to current year tax positions	$	-
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	0

Geographic_Information_Tables

Geographic Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Geographic Information [Abstract]	'
Geographic Information	'
	Twelve months ended December 31, 2013
		Europe		Other foreign		Total
				countries
	Revenues from unaffiliated customers	$	17,092,830	$	5,734,431	$	22,827,261
	Identifiable assets	$	32,693,551	$	10,623,889	$	43,317,440
	Twelve months ended December 31, 2012
		Europe		Other foreign		Total
				countries
	Revenues from unaffiliated customers	$	29,053,151	$	149,037	$	29,202,188
	Identifiable assets	$	35,682,490	$	1,793,051	$	37,475,541

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D1

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	'
	Selected quarterly financial data is as follows:
		Year ended December 31, 2013
		Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4
	REVENUES	$	6,596,500		$	4,994,145		$	5,204,982		$	6,031,634
	Cost of service		3,548,277			1,465,517			1,080,174			1,055,185
			3,048,223			3,528,628			4,124,808			4,976,449
	Selling, general and administrative expenses - Note 32a		5,907,974			7,472,772			5,422,869			7,709,668
	LOSS FROM OPERATIONS		(4,179,739	)		(5,780,375	)		(2,861,748	)		(4,634,559	)
	Adjusted EBITDA- Note 32b		(1,448,841	)		(949,095	)		(84,896	)		143,048
	NET LOSS		(5,137,923	)		(7,692,561	)		(3,225,592	)		(6,075,540	)
	Net loss per common share and equivalents - basic and diluted		(0.05	)		(0.06	)		(0.07	)		(0.03	)
	Note 32a
	Until the third quarter of 2013, the Company has showed the non-cash compensation as a line item in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. This presentation is not in accordance with the guidance of SAB Topic 14.F, which requires that the expense related to share-based payment should be presented in the same line as where the cash compensation is presented. Therefore, as of December 31, 2013, the Company includes the non-cash compensation within Selling, General & Administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. For comparison purposes, the Company applied the same principle for all the four quarters of 2013 and 2012. See Note 1 to the Financial Statements for more information.
	Note 32b - Adjusted EBITDA
	In order to provide investors additional information regarding our financial results, we are disclosing Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure. We employ Adjusted EBITDA, defined as earnings before derivative accounting, such as warrant liabilities and conversion feature expensing, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairments, non-operating income and expenses and stock-based compensation, for several purposes, including as a measure of our operating performance. We use Adjusted EBITDA because it removes the impact of items not directly resulting from our core operations, thus allowing us to better assess whether the elements of our growth strategy are yielding the desired results. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information for investors and others which allow them to better understand and evaluate our operating results.
	Adjusted EBITDA	2013			2012			2011
	Net loss - GAAP	$	(22,131,615	)	$	(23,131,936	)	$	(25,310,735	)
	Provision for income taxes		(200,301	)		289,136			-
	Depreciation and amortization		6,601,246			5,710,396			5,254,708
	Stock-based compensation		8,515,391			6,302,141			6,818,905
	Interest income and expenses		961,372			532,835			94,463
	Interest expense related to debt discount and conversion feature		2,069,649			1,089,126			-
	Change in fair value of conversion feature		(232,267	)		(2,387,326	)		-
	Loss on extinguishment of debt		2,005,100			-			-
	Changes in fair value of warrant liabilities		(479,322	)		-			-
	Other income & (expense)		302,112			-			(460,000	)
	Impairment of related party loans		-			1,060,784			-
	Amortization of deferred financing costs		248,851			531,792			-
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint venture		-			501,776			-
	Intangible assets impairment charge		-			-			522,726
	Adjusted EBITDA	$	(2,339,784	)	$	(9,501,276	)	$	(13,079,933	)
		Year ended December 31, 2012
		Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4
	REVENUES	$	8,580,968		$	7,084,969		$	6,699,381		$	6,836,870
	Cost of service		6,889,217			5,185,048			4,603,588			4,141,474
			1,691,751			1,899,921			2,095,793		$	2,695,396
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		6,261,704			6,104,163			5,931,170			5,889,241
	LOSS FROM OPERATIONS		(5,848,422	)		(5,429,130	)		(5,098,514	)	$	(5,137,747	)
	Adjusted EBITDA - Note 32b		(2,878,207	)		(2,665,260	)		(2,125,974	)		(1,831,835	)
	NET LOSS		(6,005,189	)		(4,990,909	)		(5,474,665	)	$	(6,661,173	)
	Net loss per common share and equivalents - basic and diluted		(0.05	)		(0.04	)		(0.05	)	$	(0.06	)

Reclassification_of_changes_to1

Reclassification of changes to prior year information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reclassification of changes to prior year information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Non-cash compensation to officers, directors and employees	$8,515,391	$6,302,141	$6,818,905

Financial_Condition_Details

Financial Condition (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 14, 2014

Mar. 17, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Financial Condition [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents

'

'

$1,252,315

'

'

'

$1,233,268

'

'

'

$1,252,315

$1,233,268

$6,009,576

$2,245,697

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

'

3,732,668

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net loss

'

'

-6,075,540

-3,225,592

-7,692,561

-5,137,923

-6,661,173

-5,474,665

-4,990,909

-6,005,189

-22,131,615

-23,131,936

-25,310,735

'

Cash flow deficits from operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5,967,686

-8,799,272

-14,570,936

'

Accumulated deficit

'

'

-225,391,922

'

'

'

-203,260,307

'

'

'

-225,391,922

-203,260,307

'

'

Proceeds from exercise of warrants & options

$350,903

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$581,142

$1,081,925

$26,808,067

'

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies (Principles of Consolidation) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013
Elephant Talk Communications PRS U.K. Limited [Member]	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Non-controlling Interest %	51.00%
Elephant Talk United Telecommunication Services N.V. [Member]	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Non-controlling Interest %	51.00%
Elephant Talk Communications Premium Rate Services Netherlands B.V. [Member]	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Non-controlling Interest %	51.00%
Elephant Talk Middle East & Africa (Holding) W.L.L. [Member]	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Non-controlling Interest %	60.00%
Elephant Talk Middle East & Africa (Holding) Jordan L.L.C. [Member]	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Non-controlling Interest %	100.00%
Elephant Talk Middle East & Africa Bahrain W.L.L. [Member]	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Non-controlling Interest %	99.00%
Elephant Talk Middle East & Africa FZ-LLC [Member]	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Non-controlling Interest %	50.54%
Elephant Talk Telecomunicacao do Brasil LTDA [Member] | Elephant Talk Europe Holding B.V. [Member]	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Non-controlling Interest %	90.00%
Elephant Talk Telecomunicacao do Brasil LTDA [Member] | Elephant Talk Communication Holding AG [Member]	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Non-controlling Interest %	10.00%

Significant_Accounting_Policie3

Significant Accounting Policies (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restricted cash	$191,600	$1,230,918	'
Options granted vesting period	'3 years	'	'
Unrecognized tax losses	0	289,136	20,000
Net capitalization	2,603,731	1,962,315	'
Amount of capitalized expenses	$3,505,742	$1,731,341	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected useful lives of intangible assets	'3 years	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected useful lives of intangible assets	'10 years	'	'

Allowance_for_Doubtful_Account1

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts:	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	$559,120	$436,546	$119,044
Additions- allowance for doubtful accounts	22,005	117,394	318,443
Release for doubtful accounts	-581,745	3,348	-941
Balance at the end of the period	7,693	559,120	436,546
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Current [Member]	'	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts:	'	'	'
Currency revaluation	8,313	1,832	'
Total Allowance for doubtful accounts	$438,378	$119,044	'

Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Cur1

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$2,254,213	$1,821,218
Prepaid value added tax	$732,838	$534,327

Other_Assets_Details

Other Assets (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 17, 2013	Aug. 17, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 28, 2013	Aug. 28, 2013
	USD ($)	USD ($)	Convertible Note One [Member]	Convertible Note One [Member]	Convertible Note One [Member]	Convertible Note One [Member]	Convertible Note Two [Member]	Convertible Note Two [Member]	Convertible Note Two [Member]	Convertible Note Two [Member]
			USD ($)	EUR (€)	USD ($)	EUR (€)	USD ($)	EUR (€)	USD ($)	EUR (€)
Other Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other assets, noncurrent	$1,412,408	$1,038,306	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Principal amount of loan to third party	150,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loan to third party, interest rate	5.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Carrying amount of loan to third party	160,518	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, principal amount	'	'	2,753,304	2,000,000	2,753,304	2,000,000	5,506,608	4,000,000	5,506,608	4,000,000
Debt, interest rate	'	'	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Debt issuance costs	636,624	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term deposits	771,193	657,192	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred financing cost, net	$477,673	$381,114	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Impairment_of_Related_Party_Lo1

Impairment of Related Party Loans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loans to related party impairment charge	'	$1,060,784	'
Elephant Security BV [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest rate on loans	7.00%	'	'
Total interest accrued	'	$57,160	'

Property_and_Equipment_Details

Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment	$35,770,150	$25,499,738
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	-15,984,028	-12,411,467
Total property and equipment, Net	19,786,122	13,088,271
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Average Estimated Useful Lives	'5 years	'
Property and equipment	314,686	269,731
Computer, Communication and Network Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment	24,287,111	17,056,396
Computer, Communication and Network Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Average Estimated Useful Lives	'3 years	'
Computer, Communication and Network Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Average Estimated Useful Lives	'10 years	'
Software [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Average Estimated Useful Lives	'5 years	'
Property and equipment	8,473,042	6,123,371
Automobiles [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Average Estimated Useful Lives	'5 years	'
Property and equipment	91,580	87,925
Construction in Progress for Internal Use Software[Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment	$2,603,731	$1,962,315

Intangible_Assets_Schedule_of_

Intangible Assets (Schedule of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Customer Contracts, Licenses, Interconnect & Technology [Member]

Customer Contracts, Licenses, Interconnect & Technology [Member]

Customer Contracts, Licenses, Interconnect & Technology [Member]

Customer Contracts, Licenses, Interconnect & Technology [Member]

ValidSoft IP & Technology [Member]

ValidSoft IP & Technology [Member]

ValidSoft IP & Technology [Member]

ValidSoft IP & Technology [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected useful lives of intangible assets

'

'

'3 years

'10 years

'

'

'5 years

'10 years

'

'

'1 year

'10 years

Intangible assets

$29,251,751

$27,694,406

'

'

$13,005,460

$12,096,592

'

'

$16,246,291

$15,597,814

'

'

Accumulated amortization

'

'

'

'

-11,484,600

-10,569,693

'

'

-9,096,474

-6,621,687

'

'

Total intangible assets, Net

$8,670,677

$10,503,026

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intangible_Assets_Additional_I

Intangible Assets (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization Expense	$3,070,244	$2,761,135	$3,022,909
Impairment charge	'	'	-522,726
Impairment charge recorded to the balance sheet	'	'	$486,575

Intangible_Assets_Estimated_Fu

Intangible Assets (Estimated Future Amortization Expense Related to Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
2014	$2,975,386
2015	2,482,345
2016	2,267,877
2017	605,603
2018	169,132
2019 and thereafter	170,334
Customer Contracts, Licenses, Interconnect & Technology [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
2014	610,341
2015	266,175
2016	135,073
2017	77,556
2018	59,000
2019 and thereafter	32,500
ValidSoft IP & Technology [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
2014	2,365,045
2015	2,216,170
2016	2,132,804
2017	528,047
2018	110,132
2019 and thereafter	$137,834

Goodwill_Details

Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 02, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
			ValidSoft Ltd [Member]	ValidSoft Ltd [Member]	Morodo Ltd. [Member]	Morodo Ltd. [Member]	Telnicity LLC [Member]	Telnicity LLC [Member]	Telnicity LLC [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
End of period exchange rate translation	($65,697)	($211,791)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	$3,773,226	$3,436,731	$3,433,833	$3,433,833	$214,689	$214,689	$190,401	$190,401	'

The_acquisition_of_assets_of_T2

The acquisition of assets of Telnicity (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Estimated fair values:	'	'	'
Goodwill	'	$3,773,226	$3,436,731
Telnicity LLC [Member]	'	'	'
Consideration paid:	'	'	'
Number of shares of Common Stock	1,000,000	'	'
Fair value of the share price at April 1, 2013	$1.18	'	'
Total Consideration Paid	1,180,000	'	'
Estimated fair values:	'	'	'
Assets acquired	989,599	'	'
Liabilities assumed	'	'	'
Net assets acquired	989,599	'	'
Goodwill	190,401	190,401	'
Consideration paid	1,180,000	'	'
Related transaction costs	15,885	'	'
Intangible assets acquired	989,599	'	'
Revenues	'	91,885	570,223
Net losses	'	-903,245	-159,784
Telnicity LLC [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Estimated fair values:	'	'	'
Useful lives of acquired intangibles	'	'3 years	'
Telnicity LLC [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Estimated fair values:	'	'	'
Useful lives of acquired intangibles	'	'5 years	'
Telnicity LLC [Member] | Relationship with Customers [Member]	'	'	'
Estimated fair values:	'	'	'
Intangible assets acquired	218,599	'	'
Telnicity LLC [Member] | Relationships with Carriers [Member]	'	'	'
Estimated fair values:	'	'	'
Intangible assets acquired	366,112	'	'
Telnicity LLC [Member] | Technology and Intellectual Property [Member]	'	'	'
Estimated fair values:	'	'	'
Intangible assets acquired	$404,888	'	'

Overdraft_and_Loan_Payable_Det

Overdraft and Loan Payable (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 14, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 30, 2008

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 24, 2008

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2007

Elephant Talk Ltd [Member]

Elephant Talk Ltd [Member]

Installment Loan Payable Due December 24, 2006 [Member]

Installment Loan Payable Due December 24, 2006 [Member]

Installment Loan Payable Due December 24, 2011 [Member]

Installment Loan Payable Due December 24, 2011 [Member]

Installment Loan Payable Due December 24, 2011 [Member]

Installment Bank Loan Payable Due June 28, 2011 [Member]

Installment Bank Loan Payable Due June 28, 2011 [Member]

Installment Bank Loan Payable Due June 28, 2011 [Member]

Term Loan [Member]

Term Loan [Member]

Term Loan [Member]

Short-term Debt [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loans payable

'

$962,654

$963,051

'

'

$320,358

$320,491

$254,696

$254,800

'

$103,897

$103,940

'

$283,703

$283,820

'

Loan payable, monthly principal and interest payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,798

'

'

1,729

'

'

'

'

'

Loan payable, Interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.50%

'

8.25%

1.50%

'

8.25%

'

'

7.00%

Debt instrument, maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

24-Dec-06

'

24-Dec-11

'

'

28-Jun-09

'

'

'

'

'

Personal guarantee, number of shareholders

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

3

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

Personal guarantee, number of former directors

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

1

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

Personal guarantee, number of third parties

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Potential loss from default on bank loans and overdraft account that are still in litigation

'

1,933,308

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Litigation awarded value

5,925

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Overdraft

'

$391,436

$350,114

$391,436

$350,114

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Bank interest rate above prime rate

'

'

'

2.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Bank interest rate above prime rate upon default

'

'

'

6.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred_Revenue_Details

Deferred Revenue (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred Revenue	$142,731	$252,551

Accrued_Expenses_Details

Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accrued Expenses [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued Selling, General & Administrative expenses	$2,271,086	$2,175,845
Accrued cost of service	547,111	648,958
Accrued taxes (including VAT)	255,577	288,651
Accrued interest payable	1,300,101	882,181
Other accrued expenses	587,428	124,901
Total accrued expenses	4,961,303	4,120,536
Provision for income taxes	$88,420	'

10_Related_Party_Loan_and_Conv2

10% Related Party Loan and Convertible Note (Schedule of Notes) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	EUR (€)	Convertible Note One [Member]	Convertible Note One [Member]	Convertible Note One [Member]
		USD ($)	EUR (€)	USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, carrying amount	'	$2,753,304	€ 2,000,000	'
Exchange rate	0.7264	'	'	'
Debt Discount (Beneficial Conversion Feature)	'	728,332	'	'
Debt Discount (Extended Warrants)	'	849,451	'	'
Debt Discount (Warrants)	'	141,800	'	'
10% Loan and Convertible Note (Net of Debt Discount)	'	$1,033,721	'	'

10_Related_Party_Loan_and_Conv3

10% Related Party Loan and Convertible Note (Narrative) (Details) (Convertible Note One [Member])	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 17, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 17, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	USD ($)	USD ($)	EUR (€)	EUR (€)	USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, principal amount	$2,753,304	$2,753,304	€ 2,000,000	€ 2,000,000	'
Debt, interest rate	10.00%	10.00%	'	'	'
Debt instrument, maturity date	'	2-Jul-14	'	'	'
Deb instrument, earliest conversion date	'	17-Aug-13	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, fixed conversion price	$0.89	'	'	'	'
Number of shares covered by warrants	1,000,000	'	'	'	'
Warrants, exercisable date	'	17-Feb-14	'	'	'
Exercise/ Conversion price(s) (range)	0.887	'	'	'	'
Term of warrant	'	'5 years	'	'	'
Discount on debt	'	1,719,585	'	'	'
Debt discount due to warrants	1,535,656	991,251	'	'	'
Amortization of warrants	'	544,404	'	'	'
Fair market value of conversion feature	1,132,404	'	'	'	'
Beneficial conversion feature	'	728,332	'	'	'
Amortization of debt conversion feature	'	$404,072	'	'	'

10_3rd_Party_Loan_and_Converti2

10% 3rd Party Loan and Convertible Note (Schedule of Note) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	EUR (€)	Convertible Note Two [Member]	Convertible Note Two [Member]	Convertible Note Two [Member]
		USD ($)	EUR (€)	USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, carrying amount	'	$5,506,608	€ 4,000,000	'
Exchange rate	0.7264	'	'	'
Debt Discount (Warrants)	'	726,695	'	'
10% Loan and Convertible Note (Net of Debt Discount)	'	$4,779,913	'	'

10_3rd_Party_Loan_and_Converti3

10% 3rd Party Loan and Convertible Note (Narrative) (Details) (Convertible Note Two [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 28, 2013	Aug. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	USD ($)	EUR (€)	USD ($)	EUR (€)	USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, principal amount	$5,506,608	€ 4,000,000	$5,506,608	€ 4,000,000	'
Debt, interest rate	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	'
Debt instrument, maturity date	28-Aug-15	28-Aug-15	'	'	'
Deb instrument, earliest conversion date	28-Aug-13	28-Aug-13	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, fixed conversion price	'	'	$0.89	'	'
Number of shares covered by warrants	'	'	2,000,000	2,000,000	'
Warrants, exercisable date	28-Feb-14	28-Feb-14	'	'	'
Exercise/ Conversion price(s) (range)	'	'	0.887	0.887	'
Term of warrant	'5 years	'5 years	'	'	'
Discount on debt	$726,695	'	$864,394	'	'

Conversion_and_Termination_of_1

Conversion and Termination of the May 24, 2013 Loan Agreement (Details)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jul. 14, 2013	24-May-13	24-May-13
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Unsecured Loan from Affiliate [Member]	Unsecured Loan from Affiliate [Member]	Unsecured Loan from Affiliate [Member]
				USD ($)	USD ($)	EUR (€)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, principal amount	'	'	'	'	'	€ 1,000,000
Debt, interest rate	'	'	'	'	12.00%	12.00%
Number of shares covered by warrants	'	'	'	'	1,253,194	1,253,194
Warrant exercise price	'	'	'	'	1.03	1.03
Term of warrant	'	'	'	'	'5 years	'5 years
Term allowing put of warrant	'	'	'	'	'12 months	'12 months
Share price requiring warrant exercise	'	'	'	'	$1.55	'
Number of consecutive trading days	'	'	'	'	'10 days	'10 days
Debt conversion, shares issued	'	'	'	1,840,631	'	'
Debt Instrument, fixed conversion price	'	'	'	$0.71	'	'
Shares issued for note conversions	1,306,848	'	'	'	'	'
Loss on extinguishment of debt	($2,005,100)	'	'	($44,506)	'	'

8_Senior_Secured_Convertible_N1

8% Senior Secured Convertible Note (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 11, 2013
				Convertible 8.0% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt purchase price, percentage	'	'	'	110.00%
Debt purchase price	'	'	'	$6,701,824
Amortization of original issue discount	'	'	'	349,639
Amortization of debt conversion feature	'	'	'	1,179,732
Write off of remaining financing costs	'	'	'	311,048
Fair market value of conversion feature	'	'	'	451,779
Purchase price surplus	'	'	'	10.00%
Prepayment fee	'	'	'	607,539
Loss on extinguishment of debt	($2,005,100)	'	'	($1,960,594)

Registered_Direct_Offering_and1

Registered Direct Offering and Warrant Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gross proceeds of SPA	$12,000,000	'	'
Net proceeds of SPA	11,292,500	'	'
Fundraising related expenses	707,500	'	'
Warrants outstanding	37,247,889	49,778,713	50,765,245
Warrant liabilities	1,973,534	'	'
Investors [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares issued per SPA	17,425,621	'	'
Number of warrants issued	7,841,537	'	'
Warrants outstanding	2,892,857	'	'
Warrant liabilities	1,973,534	'	'
Term of warrant	'5 years	'	'
Warrant exercise price	0.887	'	'
Term allowing put of warrant	'90 days	'	'
Percentage of trading price requiring exercise of warrants	20.00%	'	'
Number of consecutive trading days	'20 days	'	'
Average daily trading volume	$350,000	'	'
Number of warrants exercised	5,131,965	'	'
Shares issued in connection with warrant exercises	4,102,792	'	'
Placement Agent [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Warrants issued to placement agent	183,284	'	'
Warrant exercise price	0.853	'	'

Obligations_under_Capital_Leas2

Obligations under Capital Leases (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
			Capital Lease Obligations [Member]	Capital Lease Obligations [Member]	Capital Lease Obligations [Member]	Network Equipment [Member]	Network Equipment [Member]	Software Licenses [Member]	Software Licenses [Member]	Other [Member]	Other [Member]
				Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Equipment	$2,620,182	'	'	'	'	$1,642,759	'	$874,174	'	$103,249	'
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	-101,209	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total	2,518,973	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Obligations under capital leases (current portion)	1,302,838	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Non-current portion of obligation under capital leases	$845,529	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt term	'	'	'	'2 years	'3 years	'	'	'	'	'	'
Minimum interest rate	'	'	8.65%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loan payable, interest rate spread	'	'	'	'	1.50%	'	'	'	'	'	'

Loan_from_Joint_Venture_Partne1

Loan from Joint Venture Partner (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 17, 2008	Dec. 17, 2008
	USD ($)	USD ($)	Elephant Talk United Telecommunication Services N.V. [Member]	Elephant Talk United Telecommunication Services N.V. [Member]	Elephant Talk United Telecommunication Services N.V. [Member]	Elephant Talk United Telecommunication Services N.V. [Member]
			USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	ANG
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loan from related party	$602,047	$555,907	$602,047	$555,907	$402,424	724,264
Stated interest per annum	'	'	8.00%	'	'	'
Ownership percentage	'	'	51.00%	'	'	'
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling shareholders	'	'	49.00%	'	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Schedu

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Rrecurring Basis) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Liabilities	'	'
Derivative liabilities	$1,973,534	$311,986
Conversion Feature [Member]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	'	'
Derivative liabilities	'	311,986
Warrants [Member]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	'	'
Derivative liabilities	1,973,534	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	'	'
Derivative liabilities	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Conversion Feature [Member]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	'	'
Derivative liabilities	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Warrants [Member]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	'	'
Derivative liabilities	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	'	'
Derivative liabilities	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Conversion Feature [Member]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	'	'
Derivative liabilities	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Warrants [Member]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	'	'
Derivative liabilities	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	'	'
Derivative liabilities	1,973,534	311,986
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Conversion Feature [Member]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	'	'
Derivative liabilities	'	311,986
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Warrants [Member]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	'	'
Derivative liabilities	$1,973,534	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Schedu1

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Movements in Carrying Value of Derivatives) (Details) (Conversion Feature [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Conversion Feature [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	$311,986	'
Entered into Conversion feature on March 29, 2012	'	2,699,312
Change in fair value	-232,266	-2,387,326
Extinguishment of debt (Convertible Note)	-79,720	'
Balance at the end of the period	'	$311,986

Stockholders_Equity_Narrative_

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Common Stock:	'	'	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	250,000,000	250,000,000	'	'
Common stock, shares issued	140,466,801	111,918,386	'	'
Common stock, shares outstanding	140,466,801	111,918,386	'	'
Common stock, increase in shares issued during the period	28,548,433	'	'	'
Number of shares issued according to Stock Transfer Agent	140,712,701	'	'	'
Unreturned shares from 'cancelled' acquisitions (pre-2006)	233,900	'	'	'
Shares issued under Employee benefits plan (Treasury shares)	12,000	'	'	'
Difference in number of issued shares	245,900	'	'	'
Preferred Stock:	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000	'	'
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share	0.00001	0.00001	'	'
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0	'	'
Common Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'
Common Stock:	'	'	'	'
Common stock, shares outstanding	140,466,801	111,918,368	110,525,231	88,660,848
Shares issued for board & management compensation, shares	775,985	499,121	500,287	'
Shares issued for employee stock option exercises, shares	809,737	464,972	786,672	'
Shares issued to consultants, shares	200,000	'	303,506	'
Shares issued for note conversions, shares	1,840,631	'	2,210,367	'
Shares issued for rental termination settlement, shares	400,000	'	'	'
Shares issued for acquisitions	1,250,000	134,046	'	'
Investors [Member]	'	'	'	'
Common Stock:	'	'	'	'
Shares issued per SPA	17,425,621	'	'	'
Shares issued in connection with warrant exercises	4,102,792	'	'	'
Number of warrants exercised	5,131,965	'	'	'
Non Affiliate Investors [Member] | Common Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'
Common Stock:	'	'	'	'
Shares issued per SPA	250,000	'	'	'
Other Counterparties [Member] | Common Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'
Common Stock:	'	'	'	'
Shares issued in connection with warrant exercises	1,493,667	'	'	'
Number of warrants exercised	5,781,597	'	'	'
Morodo Limited [Member] | Common Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'
Common Stock:	'	'	'	'
Shares issued for acquisitions	250,000	'	'	'
Telnicity LLC [Member] | Common Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'
Common Stock:	'	'	'	'
Shares issued for acquisitions	1,000,000	'	'	'

Stockholders_Equity_Warrants_D

Stockholders' Equity (Warrants) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'	'	'
Warrants outstanding	37,247,889	49,778,713	50,765,245
Warrant liabilities	1,973,534	'	'
Weighted Average [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'	'	'
Exercise/ Conversion price(s) (range)	1.2	'	'
Warrants - Acquisitions [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expiring	31-Dec-13	'	'
Warrants outstanding	'	3,437,953	3,879,485
Warrants - Acquisitions [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'	'	'
Exercise/ Conversion price(s) (range)	0.63	'	'
Warrants - Acquisitions [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'	'	'
Exercise/ Conversion price(s) (range)	2.25	'	'
Warrants - Fundraising [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'	'	'
Warrants outstanding	37,229,230	46,322,101	46,867,101
Warrants - Fundraising [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'	'	'
Exercise/ Conversion price(s) (range)	0.85	'	'
Expiring	1-Jan-13	'	'
Warrants - Fundraising [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'	'	'
Exercise/ Conversion price(s) (range)	2	'	'
Expiring	31-Dec-18	'	'
Warrants - Other [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'	'	'
Exercise/ Conversion price(s) (range)	2.21	'	'
Expiring	31-Dec-16	'	'
Warrants outstanding	18,659	18,659	18,659

Noncontrolling_Interest_Detail

Non-controlling Interest (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'
Noncontrolling interest balance	$144,806	$175,976
Elephant Talk Communications PRS U.K. Limited [Member]	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest %	49.00%	'
Noncontrolling interest balance	9,894	9,434
Elephant Talk Communications Premium Rate Services Netherlands B.V. [Member]	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest %	49.00%	'
Noncontrolling interest balance	134,912	126,013
ET Bahrain WLL [Member]	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest %	1.00%	'
Noncontrolling interest balance	'	3,438
Elephant Talk Middle East & Africa FZ-LLC [Member]	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest %	49.46%	'
Noncontrolling interest balance	'	$37,091

Basic_and_diluted_net_loss_per2

Basic and diluted net loss per share (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities	$81,156,230	$65,017,285	$58,634,234
Convertible Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities	$9,635,838	$2,957,855	'
Warrants [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities	$37,247,889	$49,778,713	$50,765,245
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities	$34,272,503	$12,280,717	$7,868,989

2006_NonQualified_Stock_and_Op2

2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan and 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan (2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
				2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan [Member]	2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan [Member]	2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan [Member]	2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Options Issued and Outstanding	34,479,773	'	'	'	'	'	'
Remaining shares available for grant	8,247,057	'	'	103,450	'	'	103,450
Share issued	'	'	'	169,725	180,368	235,947	'
Options expired	'	'	'	'	'	'	75,000
Non-cash compensation to officers, directors and employees	$8,515,391	$6,302,141	$6,818,905	'	'	'	$531,030

2006_NonQualified_Stock_and_Op3

2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan and 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan (2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan) (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jun. 11, 2008

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 17, 2013

Oct. 06, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Jan. 15, 2008

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Directors And Officers [Member]

Consultant [Member]

2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]

2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]

2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]

2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]

2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]

2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]

2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]

2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]

2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Options Issued and Outstanding

'

34,479,773

'

'

34,272,503

12,102,082

7,793,989

'

'

4,083,100

'

'

'

Remaining shares available for grant

'

8,247,057

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options granted vesting period

'

'3 years

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options expiration period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'4 years

Stock-based awards granted to employees, not yet expensed

'

'

'

'

$8,787,636

$3,014,397

$3,109,478

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares authorized

'

46,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

46,000,000

23,000,000

'

5,000,000

'

'

Stock split ratio

0.04

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share issued

'

'

189,945

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued since inception of plan

'

'

1,196,366

325,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options granted

'

'

'

'

24,496,741

6,211,354

4,644,883

'

'

'

'

'

'

Granted

'

'

'

'

$1.12

$2.24

$2.52

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeiture rate used in this reporting

'

'

'

'

11.07%

10.67%

6.51%

'

'

'

'

'

'

2006_NonQualified_Stock_and_Op4

2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan and 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan (Reconciliation of Registered and Available Shares and or Options) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2008
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number registered	23,000,000	18,000,000	5,000,000
Total registered under this plan	46,000,000	'	'
Total options exercised since inception of plan	1,751,804	'	'
Total Options Issued and Outstanding	34,479,773	'	'
Total shares available for grant	8,247,057	'	'
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Options exercised	809,737	'	'
Consultant [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share issued	'	'	'
Shares issued since inception of plan	325,000	'	'
Directors And Officers [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share issued	189,945	'	'
Shares issued since inception of plan	1,196,366	'	'

2006_NonQualified_Stock_and_Op5

2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan and 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan (Common Stock Purchase Options, 2008 Long Term Incentive Plan) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Number of Options	'	'	'
Ending Balance	34,479,773	'	'
2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Number of Options	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	12,102,082	7,793,989	4,083,100
Granted	24,393,106	6,107,719	4,644,883
Exercised (with delivery of shares)	-809,737	-431,972	-510,095
Forfeitures (Pre-vesting)	-800,351	-1,042,071	-391,618
Expirations (Post-vesting)	-586,026	-281,667	-3,000
Exchanged for Cashless exercise	-26,571	-43,916	-29,281
Ending Balance	34,272,503	12,102,082	7,793,989
Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	$2.15	$2.03	$1.35
Granted	$1.12	$2.24	$2.52
Exercised (with delivery of shares)	$0.66	$1	$1.14
Forfeitures (Pre-vesting)	$1	$2.29	$1.64
Expirations (Post-vesting)	$1.92	$2.23	$0.82
Exchanged for cashless exercise	$0.60	$1.66	$1.24
Ending Balance	$1.47	$2.15	$2.03
Initial Fair Market Value (Outstanding Options)	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	$15,192,967	$10,195,479	$5,002,238
Granted	14,163,197	7,259,422	6,312,781
Exercised (with delivery of shares)	-284,515	-403,382	-626,179
Forfeitures (Pre-vesting)	-807,662	-1,404,105	-458,144
Expirations (Post-vesting)	-648,529	-398,199	-2,076
Exchanged for Cashless exercise	-13,834	-56,248	-33,141
Ending Balance	$27,601,624	$15,192,967	$10,195,479

2006_NonQualified_Stock_and_Op6

2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan and 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan (Summary of Status of Options Outstanding, 2008 Long Term Incentive Plan) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Options Outstanding	'	'	'	'
Total options outstanding	34,479,773	'	'	'
2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Grants	'	'	'	'
During the year	24,496,741	6,211,354	4,644,883	'
Weighted Average Annual Volatility	89.00%	81.00%	64.00%	'
Weighted Average Cumulative Volatility	192.00%	134.00%	152.00%	'
Weighted Average Contractual Life of grants	'5 years 1 month 10 days	'3 years 10 months 2 days	'9 years 7 months 28 days	'
Weighted Average Expected Life of grants	'4 years 8 months 23 days	'2 years 8 months 9 days	'5 years 7 months 6 days	'
Weighted Average Risk Free Interest Rate	1.50%	0.46%	1.90%	'
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	'
Weighted Average Fair Value at grant-date	$0.58	$1.10	$1.45	'
Options Outstanding	'	'	'	'
Total options outstanding	34,272,503	12,102,082	7,793,989	4,083,100
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'4 years 8 months 5 days	'5 years 4 months 2 days	'7 years 9 months 22 days	'
Weighted Average Remaining Expected Life	'4 years 10 months 28 days	'5 years 7 days	'6 years 11 months 5 days	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.47	$2.15	$2.03	$1.35
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	($8,189,063)	($13,972,731)	$6,801,540	'
Options Exercisable	'	'	'	'
Total Options Exercisable	18,180,371	4,358,510	1,284,547	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.62	$1.96	$1.12	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'3 years 9 months 15 days	'5 years 11 months 19 days	'4 years 10 months 21 days	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	-7,126,025	-4,178,337	1,966,195	'
Unvested Options	'	'	'	'
Total Unvested Options	16,299,402	7,847,207	6,509,442	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$1.21	$2.25	$2.21	'
Forfeiture rate used in this reporting	11.07%	10.67%	6.51%	'
Options expected to vest	'	'	'	'
Number of options expected to vest corrected by forfeiture rate	15,553,067	7,009,645	6,085,741	'
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	8,787,636	3,014,397	3,109,478	'
Weighting Average remaining contract life	'5 years 8 months 5 days	'4 years 11 months 27 days	'8 years 8 months 9 days	'
Exercises	'	'	'	'
Total shares delivered/issued	809,737	431,972	510,095	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0.66	$1	$1.14	'
Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised	306,883	177,547	755,991	'
2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | In the Money Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Options Outstanding	'	'	'	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	6,312,036	100,611	4,870,394	'
Options Exercisable	'	'	'	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$3,091,811	$100,465	$1,899,945	'

2006_NonQualified_Stock_and_Op7

2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan and 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan (Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Non-cash compensation to officers, directors and employees	$8,515,391	$6,302,141	$6,818,905
2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Non-cash compensation to officers, directors and employees	8,515,391	6,302,140	'
2006 Non-Qualified Stock and Option Compensation Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Non-cash compensation to officers, directors and employees	531,030	'	'
Directors and Officers [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Non-cash compensation to officers, directors and employees	4,510,240	1,141,812	1,448,192
Employees [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Non-cash compensation to officers, directors and employees	3,929,151	5,160,329	4,656,454
Consultant [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Non-cash compensation to officers, directors and employees	76,000	'	714,259
Shares issued to consultants	200,000	'	'
Value of shares issued to consultants	$152,000	'	'

Income_taxes_Narrative_Details

Income taxes (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	USD ($)	EUR (€)	USD ($)	Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	Federal And State Jurisdiction [Member]	Federal And State Jurisdiction [Member]
				USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss carry forwards	'	'	'	$105,000,000	$39,000,000	$28,000,000
Net operating loss carry forwards, expiration date	'	'	'	31-Dec-14	31-Dec-18	'
Uncertain tax liability	0	'	289,136	'	'	'
Current foreign income tax	88,835	'	'	'	'	'
Release of potential income tax exposure	($289,136)	-€ 225,000	'	'	'	'

Income_taxes_Schedule_of_Loss_

Income taxes (Schedule of Loss before Income Tax Provision) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income taxes [Abstract]	'	'
Domestic	($14,759,886)	($6,574,394)
Foreign	-7,572,030	-16,268,406
Income from operations before income taxes	($22,331,916)	($22,842,800)

Income_taxes_Schedule_of_Incom

Income taxes (Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current:	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	'
State	'	'	'
Foreign	-200,301	289,136	'
Deferred:	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	'
State	'	'	'
Foreign	'	'	'
Income tax expense (benefit)	($200,301)	$289,136	'

Income_taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income taxes (Reconciliation of the Provision for Income Taxes at the United States Federal Statutory Rate to the Foreign Income Tax Rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income taxes [Abstract]	'	'
Tax expense (credit) at statutory rate-federal	34.00%	34.00%
Other	1.20%	-1.30%
State tax expense net of federal tax	'	'
Foreign income tax rate difference	-10.10%	-8.40%
Change in valuation allowance	-24.30%	-25.60%
Tax expense at actual rate	-0.80%	-1.30%

Income_taxes_Schedule_of_Defer

Income taxes (Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income taxes [Abstract]	'	'
Net Operating Losses	$35,701,315	$30,552,587
Total gross deferred tax assets	35,701,315	30,552,587
Less: Valuation allowance	-35,701,315	-30,552,587
Net deferred tax assets	'	'

Income_taxes_Schedule_of_Unrec

Income taxes (Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income taxes [Abstract]	'	'
Balance	$289,136	$20,000
Increases related to prior year tax positions	'	'
Decreases related to prior year tax positions	-289,136	-10,000
Increases related to current year tax positions	'	279,136
Balance	$0	$289,136

Contingencies_Details

Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	24-May-04	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
		Contracts And Purchase Agreement [Member]	Contracts And Purchase Agreement [Member]	Contracts And Purchase Agreement [Member]
		notes	Returned [Member]	Unreturned [Member]
			notes	notes
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Common stock received for termination of purchase agreement	'	90,100	'	'
Common stock issued for purchase agreement	5,100,000	204,000	'	'
Unsecured convertible promissory notes, number	'	37	21	18
Unsecured convertible promissory notes issued, amount	'	$3,600,000	'	'
Unsecured convertible promissory notes returned	'	'	2,040,000	'
Common stock, shares	'	'	'	113,900
Common stock, value	'	'	'	381,565
Unsecured convertible promissory notes unreturned, value	'	'	'	$1,740,000

Geographic_Information_Details

Geographic Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from unaffiliated customers	$6,031,634	$5,204,982	$4,994,145	$6,596,500	$6,836,870	$6,699,381	$7,084,969	$8,580,968	$22,827,261	$29,202,188	$32,232,981
Identifiable assets	43,317,440	'	'	'	37,475,541	'	'	'	43,317,440	37,475,541	'
Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from unaffiliated customers	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	17,092,830	29,053,151	'
Identifiable assets	32,693,551	'	'	'	35,682,490	'	'	'	32,693,551	35,682,490	'
Other Foreign Countries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from unaffiliated customers	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,734,431	149,037	'
Identifiable assets	$10,623,889	'	'	'	$1,793,051	'	'	'	$10,623,889	$1,793,051	'

Concentrations_Details

Concentrations (Details) (Revenue Concentration [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Customer One [Member]	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage of revenues	48.00%	42.00%
Customer Two [Member]	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage of revenues	15.00%	'

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 17, 2013

Aug. 17, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 28, 2013

Aug. 28, 2013

Jul. 14, 2013

24-May-13

24-May-13

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jul. 03, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Convertible Note One [Member]

Convertible Note One [Member]

Convertible Note One [Member]

Convertible Note One [Member]

Convertible Note Two [Member]

Convertible Note Two [Member]

Convertible Note Two [Member]

Convertible Note Two [Member]

Unsecured Loan from Affiliate [Member]

Unsecured Loan from Affiliate [Member]

Unsecured Loan from Affiliate [Member]

Affiliated Entity [Member]

Affiliated Entity [Member]

Chief Executive Officer [Member]

Quercus Management Group [Member]

Q.A.T. III Cooperatief U.A. [Member]

Q.A.T. III Cooperatief U.A. [Member]

Q.A.T. III Cooperatief U.A. [Member]

QAT II Investments, SA [Member]

QAT II Investments, SA [Member]

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Johan Dejager [Member]

Yves van Sante [Member]

Johan Dejager [Member]

Yves van Sante [Member]

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument, principal amount

'

'

'

$2,753,304

€ 2,000,000

$2,753,304

€ 2,000,000

$5,506,608

€ 4,000,000

$5,506,608

€ 4,000,000

'

'

€ 1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stated interest per annum

'

'

'

10.00%

10.00%

10.00%

10.00%

10.00%

10.00%

10.00%

10.00%

'

12.00%

12.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deb instrument, earliest conversion date

'

'

'

17-Aug-13

17-Aug-13

'

'

28-Aug-13

28-Aug-13

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion price

'

'

'

'

'

$0.89

'

'

'

$0.89

'

$0.71

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued per SPA

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,428,571

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued, price per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.70

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exercise/ Conversion price(s) (range)

'

'

'

'

'

0.887

0.887

'

'

0.887

0.887

'

1.03

1.03

'

'

0.887

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares covered by warrants

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

1,000,000

'

'

2,000,000

2,000,000

'

1,253,194

1,253,194

'

'

2,892,857

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warrants, exercisable date

'

'

'

17-Feb-14

17-Feb-14

'

'

28-Feb-14

28-Feb-14

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

96,972

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Selling concession

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Fundraising related expenses

707,500

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,000

'

'

'

'

'

Debt conversion, shares issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,840,631

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Invoices due to related party for office space, back office support and car travel expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

32,827

7,967

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,863

21,863

21,863

21,863

Value of shares issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50,544

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Directors' compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$120,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D2

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

REVENUES

$6,031,634

$5,204,982

$4,994,145

$6,596,500

$6,836,870

$6,699,381

$7,084,969

$8,580,968

$22,827,261

$29,202,188

$32,232,981

Cost of service

1,055,185

1,080,174

1,465,517

3,548,277

4,141,474

4,603,588

5,185,048

6,889,217

7,149,153

20,819,327

28,723,265

Gross Profit

4,976,449

4,124,808

3,528,628

3,048,223

2,695,396

2,095,793

1,899,921

1,691,751

'

'

'

Selling, general and administrative expenses

7,709,668

[1]

5,422,869

[1]

7,472,772

[1]

5,907,974

[1]

5,889,241

5,931,170

6,104,163

6,261,704

26,533,283

24,186,278

23,408,554

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

-4,634,559

-2,861,748

-5,780,375

-4,179,739

-5,137,747

-5,098,514

-5,429,130

-5,848,422

-17,456,421

-21,513,813

-25,676,272

Adjusted EBITDA

143,048

[2]

-84,896

[2]

-949,095

[2]

-1,448,841

[2]

-1,831,835

[2]

-2,125,974

[2]

-2,665,260

[2]

-2,878,207

[2]

-2,339,784

-9,501,276

-13,079,933

NET LOSS

-6,075,540

-3,225,592

-7,692,561

-5,137,923

-6,661,173

-5,474,665

-4,990,909

-6,005,189

-22,131,615

-23,131,936

-25,310,735

Net loss per common share and equivalents - basic and diluted

($0.03)

($0.07)

($0.06)

($0.05)

($0.06)

($0.05)

($0.04)

($0.05)

($0.18)

($0.21)

($0.24)

Adjusted EBITDA

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net loss - GAAP

-6,075,540

-3,225,592

-7,692,561

-5,137,923

-6,661,173

-5,474,665

-4,990,909

-6,005,189

-22,131,615

-23,131,936

-25,310,735

Provision for income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-200,301

289,136

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,601,246

5,710,396

5,254,708

Stock based compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,515,391

6,302,141

6,319,314

Interest income and expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

961,372

532,835

94,463

Interest expense relating to debt discount and conversion feature

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,069,649

1,089,126

'

Change in fair value of conversion feature

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-232,267

-2,387,326

'

Loss on extinguishment of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,005,100

'

'

Change in fair value of warrant liability

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-479,322

'

'

Other income & (expense)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

302,112

'

-460,000

Impairment of related party loans

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,060,784

'

Amortization of deferred financing costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

248,851

531,792

'

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint venture

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

501,776

'

Intangible assets impairment charge

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

522,726

Adjusted EBITDA

$143,048

[2]

($84,896)

[2]

($949,095)

[2]

($1,448,841)

[2]

($1,831,835)

[2]

($2,125,974)

[2]

($2,665,260)

[2]

($2,878,207)

[2]

($2,339,784)

($9,501,276)

($13,079,933)

[1]

Until the third quarter of 2013, the Company has showed the non-cash compensation as a line item in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. This presentation is not in accordance with the guidance of SAB Topic 14.F, which requires that the expense related to share-based payment should be presented in the same line as where the cash compensation is presented. Therefore, as of December 31, 2013, the Company includes the non-cash compensation within Selling, General & Administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. For comparison purposes, the Company applied the same principle for all the four quarters of 2013 and 2012. See Note 1 to the Financial Statements for more information.

[2]

In order to provide investors additional information regarding our financial results, we are disclosing Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure. We employ Adjusted EBITDA, defined as earnings before derivative accounting, such as warrant liabilities and conversion feature expensing, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairments, non-operating income and expenses and stock-based compensation, for several purposes, including as a measure of our operating performance. We use Adjusted EBITDA because it removes the impact of items not directly resulting from our core operations, thus allowing us to better assess whether the elements of our growth strategy are yielding the desired results. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information for investors and others which allow them to better understand and evaluate our operating results.

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 17, 2014	Dec. 31, 2009	Mar. 17, 2014
		Warrants Issued at $1.00 Exercise Price [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
			Warrants Issued at $1.00 Exercise Price [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares issued for warrant exercises, shares	'	'	5,332,383
Exercise/ Conversion price(s) (range)	'	1	0.7
Proceeds from exercise of warrants	$3,732,668	'	'