| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 11, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 11, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Pareteum Corp |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35360 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-4557538 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1185 Avenue of the Americas |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 2nd Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10036 |
| City Area Code | 646 |
| Local Phone Number | 975-0400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001084384 |
