RigNet (RNET) 10-K 11 Mar 20 2019 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Mar. 09, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Trading Symbol	RNET
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	RigNet, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001162112
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		19,979,284
Entity Address, Address Line One	15115 Park Row Blvd
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 300
Entity Address, City or Town	Houston
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	77084-4947
City Area Code	281
Local Phone Number	674-0100
Entity Tax Identification Number	76-0677208
Entity File Number	001-35003
Entity Public Float			$ 147.7
Document Annual Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Documents Incorporated by Reference	Portions of the Registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the Commission within 120 days of December 31, 2019 are incorporated herein by reference in Part III of this Annual Report.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 12,941	$ 21,711
Restricted cash	42	41
Accounts receivable, net	67,059	67,450
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts (CIEB)	13,275	7,138
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,500	6,767
Total current assets	99,817	103,107
Property, plant and equipment, net	60,118	63,585
Restricted cash	1,522	1,544
Goodwill	46,792	46,631
Intangibles, net	30,145	33,733
Right-of-use lease asset	6,829
Deferred tax and other assets	5,757	10,325
TOTAL ASSETS	250,980	258,925
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	28,517	20,568
Accrued expenses	16,660	16,374
Current maturities of long-term debt	10,793	4,942
Income taxes payable	2,649	2,431
GX dispute accrual	750	50,765
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	11,173	5,863
Total current liabilities	70,542	100,943
Long-term debt	96,934	72,085
Deferred revenue	855	318
Deferred tax liability	2,672	652
Right-of-use lease liability - long-term portion	6,329
Other liabilities	26,771	28,943
Total liabilities	204,103	202,941
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock - $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding at December 31, 2019 and 2018
Common stock - $0.001 par value; 190,000,000 shares authorized; 19,979,284 and 19,464,847 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively	20	19
Treasury stock - 203,756 and 91,567 shares at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, at cost	(2,693)	(1,270)
Additional paid-in capital	184,571	172,946
Accumulated deficit	(115,673)	(96,517)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(19,502)	(19,254)
Total stockholders' equity	46,723	55,924
Non-redeemable, non-controlling interest	154	60
Total equity	46,877	55,984
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 250,980	$ 258,925

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	190,000,000	190,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	19,979,284	19,464,847
Common stock, shares outstanding	19,979,284	19,464,847
Treasury stock, shares	203,756	91,567

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 242,931	$ 238,854	$ 204,892
Expenses:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)	149,753	146,603	131,166
Depreciation and amortization	31,129	33,154	30,845
Change in fair value of earn-out/contingent consideration	2,499	3,543	(320)
Gain on sales of property, plant and equipment, net of retirements	(4,240)	331	55
GX dispute		50,612
Selling and marketing	12,230	12,844	8,347
General and administrative	53,630	53,193	44,842
Total expenses	245,001	299,949	214,880
Operating loss	(2,070)	(61,095)	(9,988)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(5,958)	(3,969)	(2,870)
Other income, net	(13)	4	133
Loss before income taxes	(8,041)	(65,060)	(12,725)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(10,745)	2,746	(3,472)
Net loss	(18,786)	(62,314)	(16,197)
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to:
Non-redeemable, non-controlling interest	370	139	(21)
Net Loss attributable to RigNet, Inc. stockholders	(19,156)	(62,453)	(16,176)
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Net loss	(18,786)	(62,314)	(16,197)
Foreign currency translation	(248)	(4,448)	3,165
Comprehensive loss	(19,034)	(66,762)	(13,032)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	370	139	(21)
Comprehensive loss attributable to RigNet, Inc. stockholders	(19,404)	(66,901)	(13,011)
LOSS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED
Net loss attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders	$ (19,156)	$ (62,453)	$ (16,176)
Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, basic	$ (0.97)	$ (3.34)	$ (0.90)
Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, diluted	$ (0.97)	$ (3.34)	$ (0.90)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	19,832	18,713	18,009
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted	19,832	18,713	18,009

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (18,786)	$ (62,314)	$ (16,197)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization	31,129	33,154	30,845
Stock-based compensation	8,621	4,712	3,703
Amortization of deferred financing costs	352	184	217
Deferred taxes	4,643	(5,263)	3,917
Change in fair value of earn-out/contingent consideration	2,499	3,543	(320)
Accretion of discount of contingent consideration payable for acquisitions	341	450	624
Gain on sales of property, plant and equipment, net of retirements	(4,240)	331	55
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	160	(15,254)	203
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	(5,904)	(4,103)	122
Prepaid expenses and other assets	2,155	(1,026)	4,659
Right-of-use lease asset	(1,724)
Accounts payable	7,481	7,527	2,733
Accrued expenses	594	279	3,601
GX dispute	(50,000)	50,612
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	1,249	1,565	4,933
Right-of-use lease liability	1,282
Other liabilities	(136)	(5,149)	(9,867)
Payout of TECNOR contingent consideration - inception to date change in fair value portion		(1,575)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(20,284)	7,673	29,228
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions (net of cash acquired)		(5,208)	(32,205)
Capital expenditures	(22,374)	(30,072)	(18,284)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	5,831	1,082	499
Net cash used in investing activities	(16,543)	(34,198)	(49,990)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon the exercise of stock options	5	970	916
Stock withheld to cover employee taxes on stock-based compensation	(1,423)	(1,154)	(116)
Subsidiary distributions to non-controlling interest	(276)	(157)	(76)
Payout of TECNOR contingent consideration - fair value on acquisition date portion		(6,425)
Proceeds from borrowings	49,498	23,750	15,000
Repayments of long-term debt	(19,220)	(5,129)	(18,171)
Payments of financing fees	(486)		(400)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	28,098	11,855	(2,847)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(8,729)	(14,670)	(23,609)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents including restricted cash	23,296	36,141	58,805
Changes in foreign currency translation	(62)	1,825	945
Cash and cash equivalents including restricted cash	14,505	23,296	36,141
Supplemental disclosures:
Income taxes paid	4,970	3,967	2,060
Interest paid	5,062	3,264	1,965
Property, plant and equipment acquired under finance leases	556	108
Non-cash investing - capital expenditures accrued	2,508	2,123	1,672
Non-cash investing and financing - capital expenditures vendor financed	2,756
Non-cash investing and financing - issuance of common stock for the Intelie earn-out	3,000
Right-of-use operating lease entered into	3,903
Non-cash investing - tenant improvement allowance			1,728
Non-cash investing - contingent consideration for acquisitions		7,600	3,798
Non-cash investing and financing - stock for acquisitions		11,436	3,304
Liabilities assumed - acquisitions		5,610	819
Cash and cash equivalents	12,941	21,711	34,598
Restricted cash - current portion	42	41	43
Restricted cash - long-term portion	1,522	1,544	1,500
Cash and cash equivalents including restricted cash	$ 14,505	$ 23,296	$ 36,141

Consolidated Statements of Equi

Consolidated Statements of Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total Stockholders' Equity [Member]	Non-Redeemable, Non-Controlling Interest [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 112,578	$ 18		$ 147,906	$ (17,550)	$ (17,971)	$ 112,403	$ 175
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016		17,933,000
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of stock options	$ 916			916			916
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of stock options, shares	70,000	70,000
Issuance of common stock upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units, net of share cancellations, shares		44,000
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions	$ 3,304			3,304			3,304
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions, shares		192,000
Stock withheld to cover employee taxes on stock-based compensation	(116)		$ (116)				(116)
Stock withheld to cover employee taxes on stock-based compensation, shares		(6,000)	6,000
Stock-based compensation	3,703			3,703			3,703
Foreign currency translation	3,165					3,165	3,165
Non-controlling owner distributions	(76)							(76)
Net loss	(16,197)				(16,176)		(16,176)	(21)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	107,277	$ 18	$ (116)	155,829	(33,726)	(14,806)	107,199	78
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017		18,233,000	6,000
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of stock options	$ 970			970			970
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of stock options, shares	60,000	60,000
Issuance of common stock upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units, net of share cancellations, shares		383,000
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions	$ 11,436	$ 1		11,435			11,436
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions, shares		789,000
Stock withheld to cover employee taxes on stock-based compensation	(1,154)		$ (1,154)				(1,154)
Stock withheld to cover employee taxes on stock-based compensation, shares			86,000
Stock-based compensation	4,712			4,712			4,712
Foreign currency translation	(4,448)					(4,448)	(4,448)
Non-controlling owner distributions	(157)							(157)
Net loss	(62,314)				(62,453)		(62,453)	139
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 55,984	$ 19	$ (1,270)	172,946	(96,517)	(19,254)	55,924	60
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2018	19,464,847	19,465,000	92,000
Cumulative effect adjustment from implementation of ASU 2016-16	$ (338)				(338)		(338)
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of stock options	$ 3			3			3
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of stock options, shares	1,000	1,000
Issuance of common stock upon the vesting of restricted stock units, net of share cancellations	$ 2	$ 1		1			2
Issuance of common stock upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units, net of share cancellations, shares		305,000
Issuance of common stock for the Intelie earn-out	3,000			3,000			3,000
Issuance of common stock for the Intelie earn-out, shares		208,000
Stock withheld to cover employee taxes on stock-based compensation	(1,423)		$ (1,423)				(1,423)
Stock withheld to cover employee taxes on stock-based compensation, shares			112,000
Stock-based compensation	8,621			8,621			8,621
Foreign currency translation	(248)					(248)	(248)
Non-controlling owner distributions	(276)							(276)
Net loss	(18,786)				(19,156)		(19,156)	370
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2019	$ 46,877	$ 20	$ (2,693)	$ 184,571	$ (115,673)	$ (19,502)	$ 46,723	$ 154
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2019	19,979,284	19,979,000	204,000

Business and Summary of Signifi

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 1—Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Nature of Business RigNet, Inc. (the Company or RigNet) is a global technology company that provides customized data and communications services. Customers use our private networks to manage information flows and execute mission-critical operations primarily in remote areas where conventional telecommunications infrastructure is either unreliable or unavailable. RigNet provides clients what is often the sole means of communications for their remote operations. On top of and vertically integrated into these networks RigNet provides services ranging from fully-managed voice, data, and video to more advanced services including: cyber security threat detection and prevention; applications to improve crew welfare, safety or workforce productivity; and a real-time AI-backed data analytics platform to enhance customer decision making and business performance. RigNet delivers advanced software and communications infrastructure that allow our customers to realize the business benefits of digital transformation. With world-class, ultra-secure solutions spanning global IP connectivity, bandwidth-optimized Over-The-Top (OTT) applications, Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) big data enablement, and industry-leading machine learning analytics, RigNet supports the full evolution of digital enablement, empowering businesses to respond faster to high priority issues, mitigate the risk of operational disruption, and maximize their overall financial performance. Basis of Presentation The Company presents its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP). Principles of Consolidation and Reporting The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of RigNet, Inc. and all subsidiaries thereof. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. As of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, non-controlling interest of subsidiaries represents the outside economic ownership interest of Qatar, WLL of less than 3.0%. Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods, as well as certain financial statement disclosures. The estimates that are particularly significant to the financial statements include estimates related to the Company’s use of the percentage-of-completion method, as well as the Company’s valuation of goodwill, intangibles, stock-based compensation, litigation accruals, income tax valuation allowance and uncertain tax positions. While management believes that the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements are appropriate, future results could differ from these estimates. Further, volatile equity and energy markets combine to increase uncertainty in such estimates and assumptions. As such, estimates and assumptions are adjusted when facts and circumstances dictate, and any changes will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on-hand and highly-liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less. Restricted Cash As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had restricted cash of $0.1 million and $1.5 million, in current and long-term assets, respectively. The restricted cash in long-term assets is primarily used to collateralize a performance Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable are recognized as customers are billed in accordance with customer contractual agreements. The Company reports an allowance for doubtful accounts for probable credit losses existing in accounts receivable. Management determines the allowance based on a review of currently outstanding receivables and the Company’s historical write-off experience. Individual receivables and balances which have been outstanding greater than 120 days are reviewed individually. Account balances, when determined to be uncollectible, are charged against the allowance. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment consists of (i) telecommunication and computer equipment, (ii) furniture and other office equipment, (iii) leasehold improvements, (iv) building and (v) land. All property, plant and equipment, excluding land, is depreciated and stated at acquisition cost net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the expected useful lives of the respective assets, which range from one to forty years. The Company assesses the value of property, plant and equipment for impairment when the Company determines that events and circumstances indicate that the recorded carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment is determined by comparing estimated future net undiscounted cash flows to the carrying value at the time of the assessment. No impairment to property, plant and equipment was recorded in the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 or 2017. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense when incurred. Intangibles Intangibles consist of customer relationships, covenants-not-to-compete, brand name, licenses, developed technology, and backlog acquired as part of the Company’s acquisitions. Intangibles also include internal-use software. The Company’s intangibles have useful lives ranging from 5.0 to 20.0 years and are amortized on a straight-line basis. The Company assesses the value of intangibles for impairment when the Company determines that events and circumstances indicate that the recorded carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment is determined by comparing estimated future net undiscounted cash flows to the carrying value at the time of the assessment. No impairment to intangibles was recorded in the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 or 2017. Goodwill Goodwill resulted from prior acquisitions as the consideration paid for the acquired businesses exceeded the fair value of acquired identifiable net tangible and intangible assets. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment at least annually, as of July 31, with additional evaluations being performed when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable. The goodwill impairment test is used to identify potential impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit to the book value of the reporting The Company performs its annual impairment test on July 31, with the most recent annual test being performed as of July 31, 2019. The July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 tests resulted in no impairment as the fair value of each reporting unit exceeded the carrying value plus goodwill of that reporting unit. MCS had $23.0 million of goodwill as of December 31, 2 019, and fair value exceeded carrying value by 16.1% as of the July 31, 2019 annual impairment test. Apps & IoT had $22.5 million of goodwill as of December 31, 2019, and fair value exceeded carrying value by 155.7% as of the July 31, 2019 annual impairment test. Systems Integration had $1.4 million of goodwill as of December 31, 2019, and fair value exceeded carrying value by 29.2% as of the July 31, 2019 annual impairment test. Any future downturn in our business could adversely impact the key assumptions in our impairment test. While we believe that there appears to be n As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, goodwill was $46.8 million and $46.6 million Long-Term Debt Long-term debt is recognized in the consolidated balance sheets, net of costs incurred, in connection with obtaining debt financing. Debt financing costs are deferred and reported as a reduction to the principal amount of the debt. Such costs are amortized over the life of the debt using the effective interest rate method and included in interest expense in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Revenue Recognition - Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue Recognition - MCS and Apps & IoT MCS and Apps & IoT customers are primarily served under fixed-price contracts, either on a monthly, usage or day rate basis or for equipment sales and consulting services. Contracts are generally in the form of Master Service Agreements, or MSAs, with specific services being provided under individual service orders. Offshore contracts generally have a term of up to five years with renewal options. Land-based contracts are generally shorter term or terminable on short notice without a penalty. Service orders are executed under the MSA for individual remote sites or groups of sites, and generally permit early termination on short notice without penalty in the event of force majeure, breach of the MSA or cold stacking of a drilling rig (when a rig is taken out of service and is expected to be idle for a protracted period of time). Performance Obligations Satisfied Over Time — The delivery of service represents the single performance obligation under MCS and Apps & IoT contracts. Revenue for contracts is generally recognized over time as service is transferred to the customer and the Company expects to be entitled to the agreed monthly, usage or day rate basis in exchange for those services. Performance Obligations Satisfied at a Point in Time —The delivery of equipment represents the single performance obligation under equipment sale contracts. Revenue for equipment sales is generally recognized upon delivery of equipment to customers. Revenue Recognition – Systems Integration Revenues related to long-term, fixed-price Systems Integration contracts for customized network solutions are recognized based on the percentage of completion for the contract. At any point, RigNet has numerous contracts in progress, all of which are at various stages of completion. Accounting for revenues and profits on long-term contracts requires estimates of total estimated contract costs and estimates of progress toward completion to determine the extent of revenue and profit recognition. Performance Obligations Satisfied Over Time — The delivery of a Systems Integration solution represents the single performance obligation under Systems Integration contracts. Progress towards completion on fixed-price contracts is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated contract costs (the cost-to-cost method). These estimates may be revised as additional information becomes available or as specific project circumstances change. The Company reviews all material contracts on a monthly basis and revises the estimates as appropriate for developments such as providing services, purchasing third-party materials and equipment at costs differing from those previously estimated, and incurring or expecting to incur schedule issues. Changes in estimated final contract revenues and costs can either increase or decrease the final estimated contract profit or loss. Profits are recorded in the period in which a change in estimate is recognized, based on progress achieved through the period of change. Anticipated losses on contracts are recorded in full in the period in which they become evident. Revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed is classified as a current asset under Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts (CIEB). Systems Integration contracts are billed in accordance with the terms of the contract which are typically either based on milestones or specified time intervals. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the amount of CIEB related to Systems Integration projects was $13.3 million and $7.1 million, respectively. Under long-term contracts, amounts recorded in CIEB may not be realized or paid, respectively, within a one-year period. As of December Variable Consideration – Systems Integration - The Company records revenue on contracts relating to certain probable claims and unapproved change orders by including in revenue an amount less than or equal to the amount of costs incurred to date relating to these probable claims and unapproved change orders, thus recognizing no profit until such time as claims are finalized or change orders are approved. The amount of unapproved change orders and claim revenues is included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as part of CIEB. No material unapproved change orders or claims revenue was included in CIEB as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. As new facts become known, an adjustment to the estimated recovery is made and reflected in the current period. Backlog - As of December 31, 2019, we had backlog for our percentage of completion projects of $26.2 million , which will be recognized over the remaining contract term for each contract. Percentage of completion contract terms are typically one to three years. As of December 31, 2018, we had backlog for our percentage of completion projects of $45.5 million. Leases Effective with adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02), Leases (the new lease standard) on January 1, 2019, we determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases right-of-use assets and liabilities are included in right-to-use lease asset, deferred revenue and other current liabilities, and right-to-use lease liability – long-term portion on our consolidated balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property, plant and equipment; current maturities of long-term debt; and long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets. Operating lease right-to-use assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Stock-Based Compensation The Company recognizes expense for stock-based compensation based on the fair value of options and restricted stock on the grant date of the awards. Fair value of options on the grant date is determined using the Black-Scholes model, which requires judgment in estimating the expected term of the option, risk-free interest rate, expected volatility of the Company’s stock and dividend yield of the option. Fair value of restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance share units on the grant date is equal to the market price of RigNet’s common stock on the date of grant. The Company’s policy is to recognize compensation expense for service-based awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the entire award. Stock-based compensation expense is based on awards ultimately expected to vest. Taxes Current income taxes are determined based on the tax laws and rates in effect in the jurisdictions and countries that the Company operates in and revenue is earned. Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effect of net operating losses, foreign tax credits and the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes, as determined under enacted tax laws and rates. Valuation allowances are established when management determines that it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The financial effect of changes in tax laws or rates is accounted for in the period of enactment. From time to time, the Company engages in transactions in which the tax consequences may be subject to uncertainty. In the normal course of business, the Company prepares and files tax returns based on interpretation of tax laws and regulations, which are subject to examination by various taxing authorities. Such examinations may result in future tax and interest assessments by these taxing authorities. The Company evaluates its tax positions and recognize only tax benefits for financial purposes that, more likely than not, will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Company has elected to include income tax related interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. Foreign Currency Translation The U.S. dollar serves as the currency of measurement and reporting for the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company has certain subsidiaries with functional currencies of Norwegian Kroner, British Pound Sterling, or Brazilian Real. The functional currency of all the Company’s other subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. Transactions occurring in currencies other than the functional currency of a subsidiary have been converted to the functional currency of that subsidiary at the exchange rate in effect at the transaction date with resulting gains and losses included in current earnings. Carrying values of monetary assets and liabilities in functional currencies other than U.S. dollars have been translated to U.S. dollars based on the U.S. exchange rate at the balance sheet date and the resulting foreign currency translation gain or loss is included in comprehensive income (loss) in Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02), Leases. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. This ASU introduced a new lessee model that generally brings leases on to the balance sheet. The Company adopted this ASU as of the first quarter 2019, and it required right-of-use liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet of $6.5 million as of March 31, 2019, of which $5.8 million were long-term and $0.7 million were current, with no related impact on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Equit y or Comprehensive Loss. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard which, among other things, allows companies to carry forward their historical lease classification, to elect to not separate non-lease components from lease components for all classes of underlying lease assets, and to not record leases with an initial term of less than 12 months. prior year amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reflected in accordance with the Company’s historical accounting In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 (ASU 2016-13), which measures credit losses on most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The update amends the impairment model to utilize a current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology in place of the incurred loss methodology for financial instruments, including trade receivables. The amendment requires entities to consider a broader range of information to estimate expected credit losses, which may result in earlier recognition of losses. Companies will apply this standard’s provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. The new standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company will adopt the guidance effective January 1, 2020, and expects that the guidance will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In June 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-07 (ASU 2018-07), which expands the scope of Topic 718 to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. The ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The adoption of this ASU did not have any material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13 (ASU 2018-13), which eliminates disclosures, modifies existing disclosures and adds new Fair Value disclosure requirements to Topic 820 for the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and will adopt the guidance effective January 1, 2020. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15 (ASU 2018-15), which provides guidance on implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. The ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and will adopt the guidance effective January 1, 2020.

Business and Credit Concentrati

Business and Credit Concentrations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Risks And Uncertainties [Abstract]
Business and Credit Concentrations	Note 2—Business and Credit Concentrations The Company is exposed to various business and credit risks including interest rate, foreign currency, credit and liquidity risks. Interest Rate Risk The Company has significant interest-bearing liabilities at variable interest rates which generally price monthly. The Company’s variable borrowing rates are tied to LIBOR resulting in interest rate risk (see Note 6— “Long-Term Debt”). The Company presently does not use financial instruments to hedge interest rate risk, but evaluates this on a regular basis and may utilize financial instruments in the future if deemed necessary. Foreign Currency Risk The Company has exposure to foreign currency risk, as a portion of the Company’s activities are conducted in currencies other than U.S. dollars. Currently, the Norwegian Kroner, the British Pound Sterling and the Brazilian Real are the currencies that could materially impact the Company’s financial position Credit and Customer Concentration Risk Credit risk, with respect to accounts receivable, is due to the limited number of customers concentrated in the oil and gas, maritime, pipeline, engineering and construction industries. The Company mitigates the risk of financial loss from defaults through defined collection terms in each contract or service agreement and periodic evaluations of the collectability of accounts receivable. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts which is adjusted when the Company becomes aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations or as a result of changes in the overall aging of accounts receivable. Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Accounts receivable $ 71,165 $ 71,649 $ 51,996 Allowance for doubtful accounts, January 1, (4,199 ) (2,975 ) (4,324 ) Current year provision for doubtful accounts (1,786 ) (2,660 ) (366 ) Write-offs 1,879 1,436 1,715 Allowance for doubtful accounts, December 31, (4,106 ) (4,199 ) (2,975 ) Accounts receivable, net $ 67,059 $ 67,450 $ 49,021 Although during 2019, 2018 and 2017 no single customer comprised greater than 10% of revenue, the top 5 customers generated 25.9%, 23.0% and 26.8% of the Company’s 2019, 2018 and 2017 revenue, respectively. Liquidity Risk The Company maintains cash and cash equivalent balances with major financial institutions which, at times, exceed federally insured limits. The Company monitors the financial condition of the financial institutions and has not experienced losses associated with these accounts during 2019, 2018 or 2017. Liquidity risk is managed by continuously monitoring forecasted and actual cash flows and by matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities (see Note 6— “Long-Term Debt”).

Business Combinations

Business Combinations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations	Note 3—Business Combinations Auto-Comm and SAFCON On April 18, 2018, RigNet completed the separate acquisitions of Automation Communications Engineering Corp. (Auto-Comm) and Safety Controls, Inc. (SAFCON) for an aggregate purchase price of $6.7 million. Of this aggregate purchase price RigNet paid $2.2 million in cash and $4.1 million in stock in April 2018. In September 2018, the Company paid $0.3 million in cash for a working capital adjustment. Auto-Comm provides a broad range of communications services, for both onshore and offshore remote locations, to the oil and gas industry. Auto-Comm brings over 30 years of systems integration experience in engineering and design, installation, testing, and maintenance. SAFCON offers a diverse set of safety, security, and maintenance services to the oil and gas industry. Auto-Comm and SAFCON have developed strong relationships with major energy companies that complement the relationships that RigNet has established over the years. Auto-Comm and SAFCON are based in Louisiana. The assets and liabilities of Auto-Comm and SAFCON have been recorded at their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the underlying net tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities has been recorded as goodwill. The goodwill of $1.4 million arising from the acquisitions consists largely of growth prospects, synergies and other benefits that the Company believes will result from combining the operations of the Company, Auto-Comm and SAFCON, as well as other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, such as assembled workforce in place at the date of acquisition. The goodwill recognized is expected to be nondeductible for income tax purposes. The acquisitions of Auto-Comm and SAFCON, including goodwill, are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of the acquisition date and are primarily reflected in the Systems Integration segment. Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life (Years) Fair Market Values (in thousands) Current assets $ 4,947 Property and equipment 132 Trade name 7 $ 540 Customer relationships 7 980 Total identifiable intangible assets 1,520 Goodwill 1,387 Current liabilities (1,006 ) Deferred tax liability (319 ) Total purchase price $ 6,661 Intelie On March 23, 2018, RigNet completed its acquisition of Intelie ™ ™ ® The assets and liabilities of Intelie have been recorded at their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the underlying net tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities has been recorded as goodwill. The earn-out for Intelie is measured at fair value in each reporting period, based on level 3 inputs, with any change to fair value recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss. As of December 31, 2019, the fair value of the earn-out was $9.7 million with $4.4 million in deferred revenue and other current liabilities and $5.3 million in other long-term liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2019, RigNet recognized $2.9 million of increase in fair value, paid $3.0 million in RigNet stock for the first annual tranche of the Intelie earn-out and accreted interest expense on the Intelie earn-out of $0.2 million with corresponding changes to other liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2018, RigNet recognized $1.8 million of increase in the fair value and accreted interest expense of $0.1 million on the Intelie earn-out with corresponding increases to other liabilities. The earn-out is payable in RigNet stock in portions on the first, second and third anniversary of the closing of the acquisition based on certain post-closing performance targets under the acquisition agreement. The goodwill of $10.7 million arising from the acquisition consists largely of growth prospects, synergies and other benefits that the Company believes will result from combining the operations of the Company and Intelie, as well as other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, such as assembled workforce in place at the date of acquisition. None of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The acquisition of Intelie, including goodwill, is included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of the acquisition date and is reflected in the Apps & IoT segment. Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life (Years) Fair Market Values (in thousands) Current assets $ 589 Property and equipment 73 Trade name 7 $ 2,300 Technology 7 8,400 Customer relationships 7 320 Total identifiable intangible assets 11,020 Goodwill 10,744 Current liabilities (460 ) Deferred tax liability (3,825 ) Total purchase price $ 18,141 (a) (a) Includes $7.6 million in contingent consideration earn-out estimated as of the date of acquisition. Actual and Pro Forma Impact of the 2018 Acquisitions The 2018 acquisitions of Auto-Comm, SAFCON and Intelie contributed revenue and net income of $17.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2018. The following table represents supplemental pro forma information as if the 2018 acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2017. Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2018 2017 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenue $ 243,311 $ 222,404 Expenses* 305,096 238,045 Net loss $ (61,785 ) $ (15,641 ) Net loss attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders $ (61,924 ) $ (15,620 ) Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders: Basic $ (3.31 ) $ (0.87 ) Diluted $ (3.31 ) $ (0.87 ) * Note - The Year Ended December 31, 2018 includes a net $50.6 million expense accrual for the GX dispute reported in general and administrative expense. See a more complete discussion of the GX Dispute in Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and in Item 3, Legal Proceedings of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company incurred acquisition-related costs of $0.5 million and $2.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, reported in general and administrative expenses.

Goodwill and Intangibles

Goodwill and Intangibles	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangibles	Note 4—Goodwill and Intangibles Goodwill Goodwill resulted from prior acquisitions as the consideration paid for the acquired businesses exceeded the fair value of acquired identifiable net tangible and intangible assets. The goodwill primarily relates to the growth prospects foreseen for the companies acquired, synergies between existing business and the acquired companies and the assembled workforce of the acquired companies. Goodwill balances and changes therein, by reportable segment, as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 are presented below. Managed Communication Services Applications and Internet- of-Things Systems Integration Total (in thousands) Balance, January 1, 2018 $ 23,365 $ 13,723 $ - $ 37,088 Acquisition of Intelie, Auto-Comm and SAFCON - 10,744 1,387 12,131 Foreign currency translation (886 ) (1,702 ) - (2,588 ) Balance, December 31, 2018 22,479 22,765 1,387 46,631 Foreign currency translation 472 (311 ) - 161 Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 22,951 $ 22,454 $ 1,387 $ 46,792 Intangibles Intangibles consist of customer relationships, brand name, backlog, developed technology, covenants not to compete and licenses acquired as part of the Company’s acquisitions. Intangibles also include internal-use software. The following table reflects intangibles activities for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018: Brand Name Backlog Customer Relation- ships Software Licenses Developed Technology Covenant Not to Compete Customer Contracts Total (in thousands, except estimated lives) Intangibles Acquired 5,943 3,282 32,437 13,694 2,500 5,903 3,040 - 66,799 Accumulated amortization and foreign currency translation, January 1, 2018 (3,698 ) (3,265 ) (18,936 ) (8,071 ) (1,620 ) (551 ) (253 ) - (36,394 ) Balance, January 1, 2018 2,245 17 13,501 5,623 880 5,352 2,787 - 30,405 Additions 2,840 - 1,300 236 1,251 8,948 - 191 14,766 Amortization expense (1,036 ) (17 ) (3,349 ) (2,480 ) (308 ) (1,787 ) (608 ) (191 ) (9,776 ) Foreign currency translation (366 ) (156 ) 66 - (1,206 ) - - (1,662 ) Balance, December 31, 2018 3,683 - 11,296 3,445 1,823 11,307 2,179 - 33,733 Additions - - - 717 - 5,021 - - 5,738 Amortization expense (838 ) - (2,623 ) (2,447 ) (285 ) (2,175 ) (608 ) - (8,976 ) Foreign currency translation (51 ) - (44 ) 45 (64 ) (236 ) - - (350 ) Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 2,794 $ - $ 8,629 $ 1,760 $ 1,474 $ 13,917 $ 1,571 $ - $ 30,145 Weighted average estimated lives (years) 7.0 - 7.0 5.0 15.3 5.0 7.0 - The following table sets forth amortization expense for intangible assets existing at December 31, 2019 over the next five years (in thousands): 2020 6,855 2021 6,452 2022 6,169 2023 5,529 2024 3,997 Thereafter 1,143 $ 30,145

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Note 5—Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment consists of the following: Estimated December 31, Lives 2019 2018 (in years) (in thousands) Telecommunication and computer equipment 1 - 5 $ 189,209 $ 176,518 Furniture and other 5 - 7 13,684 10,415 Building 10 - 40 6,225 4,419 Land - 1,321 1,378 210,439 192,730 Less: Accumulated depreciation (150,321 ) (129,145 ) $ 60,118 $ 63,585 Depreciation expense associated with property, plant and equipment was $22.2 million, $23.4 $24.1

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Note 6—Long-Term Debt As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the following credit facilities and long-term debt arrangements with financial institutions were in place: December 31, 2019 2018 (in thousands) Term loan $ 5,000 $ 10,000 Term-Out Loan 25,500 - Revolving credit facility (RCF) 77,150 67,150 Unamortized deferred financing costs (466 ) (315 ) Finance lease 543 192 107,727 77,027 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (10,627 ) (4,831 ) Current maturities of finance lease (166 ) (111 ) $ 96,934 $ 72,085 Amendment to the Credit Agreement The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are party to the Third Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Amended Credit Agreement), dated as of February 21, 2020, with the same four financial institutions that are part of the current credit agreement. The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a $16.0 million term loan (Term Loan), a $100.0 million revolving credit facility (RCF) and a $30.0 million accordion feature. The Term Loan matures on March 31, 2022 with principal installments of $2.0 million due quarterly beginning June 30, 2020. The RCF and accordion, if exercised, mature on August 31, 2022. The Amended Credit Agreement contains certain covenants and restrictions including maintaining a consolidated leverage ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, of less than or equal to 3.25 to 1.00 through the third quarter of 2020. The consolidated leverage ratio then steps down to 3.00 to 1.00 through the second quarter of 2021 and then steps down to 2.75 to 1.00 for all remaining quarters. The Amended Credit Agreement requires a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.00. The Amended Credit Agreement bears As of February 21, 2020, the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan was $16.0 million, and the outstanding draws on the RCF were $95.4 million. Credit Agreement As of December 31, 2019, prior to signing the Amended Credit Agreement, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries were party to a third amended and restated credit agreement, dated as of November 6, 2017, with four participating financial institutions (as amended from time to time, the Credit Agreement), which provided for a $15.0 million term loan (Term Loan), a $30.0 million term-out facility (Term-Out Loan) and an $85.0 million revolving credit facility (RCF). The RCF and Term-Out Loan were set to mature on April 6, 2021. The Term Loan was set to mature on December 31, 2020. On February 13, 2019, the Company entered into the first amendment to the Credit Agreement to refinance $30.0 million of outstanding draws under the existing $85.0 million RCF with the new $30.0 million Term-Out Loan. The Credit Agreement required a $45.0 million reserve (Specified Reserve) under the RCF that was released and made available for borrowing for payment of the GX Dispute settlement. The RCF contains a sub-limit of up to $25.0 million for commercial and stand-by letters of credit and performance bonds issued by the parties under the Credit Agreement. The facilities under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all the assets of the Company. Under the Credit Agreement, the Term Loan, Term-Out Loan and the RCF bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.75% to 3.00% based on a consolidated leverage ratio defined in the Credit Agreement. Interest on the Term Loan, Term-Out Loan and RCF is payable monthly. Principal installments of $1.25 million and $1.5 million under the Term Loan and Term-Out Loan, respectively, are due quarterly. The weighted average interest rate for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were 5.2% and 4.8%, respectively, with an interest rate of 4.8% at December 31, 2019. Term Loan As of December 31, 2019, the Term Loan had an outstanding principal balance of $5.0 million, excluding the impact of unamortized deferred financing costs. Term-Out Loan As of December 31, 2019, the Term-Out Loan had an outstanding principal balance of $25.5 million. RCF As of December 31, 2019, $77.2 million in draws remain outstanding under the RCF. Covenants and Restrictions The Company’s Credit Agreement contains certain covenants and restrictions, including restricting the payment of cash dividends under default, and maintaining certain financial covenants such as a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.00. Additionally, the Credit Agreement requires a consolidated leverage ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, of less than or equal to 2.75 to 1.00. The consolidated leverage ratio increased to 3.25 to 1.00 for the four quarters starting in the 2 nd not cured or waived, the unpaid principal and any accrued interest can be declared immediately due and payable. In April 2019, the Company determined that in periods beginning at least as early as March 31, 2014, it had incurred and not appropriately included certain surety bonds or other similar instruments in its consolidated leverage ratio calculation as defined by the Credit Agreement . As a result, on May 6, 2019, the Company entered into a Consent and Waiver (Consent) to the Credit Agreement with the financial institutions party thereto under which the Company is permitted to exclude certain incurred surety bonds and other similar instruments from the calculation of Consolidated Funded Indebtedness (as defined in the credit agreement). In addition, the Consent waived all specified violations for all On June 7, 2019, the Company entered into a second amendment to the Credit Agreement (Second Amendment), which (i) permits the Company to exclude up to $5.0 million in legal and related costs for the GX Dispute (see Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies) from the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA (as defined under the Credit Agreement), (ii) permits the Company to exclude from the calculation of Consolidated Funded Indebtedness up to $30.0 million of undrawn surety bonds and (iii) revises the threshold of proceeds from asset dispositions above which the Company must We believe we have accurately calculated and reported our required debt covenant calculations for the December 31, 2019 reporting period and are in compliance with the required covenant ratios. Performance Bonds and Letters of Credit As of December 31, 2019, there were $6.4 million of performance bonds, surety bonds and similar instruments outstanding of which $1.8 million is issued by the parties under the Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2019, there were no outstanding standby letters of credit and bank guarantees. As of December 31, 2018, there were no outstanding standby letters of credit and there were $30.5 million of performance bonds outstanding of which $1.7 million is issued by the parties under the Credit Agreement. In June 2016, the Company secured a performance bond facility with a lender in the amount of $1.5 million for its MCS segment. This facility has a maturity date of June 2021. The Company maintains restricted cash on a dollar for dollar basis to secure this facility. Deferred Financing Costs The Company incurred bank fees associated with the Credit Agreement, and certain amendments hereto, which were capitalized and reported as a reduction to long-term debt. Deferred financing costs are expensed using the effective interest method over the life of the agreement. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, deferred financing cost amortization of $0.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively, is included Debt Maturities The following table sets forth the aggregate principal maturities of long-term debt, net of deferred financing cost amortization as of December 31, 2019 (in thousands): 2020 10,793 2021 96,723 2022 166 2023 45 Total debt, including current maturities $ 107,727 Furthermore, the Company had $2.8 million of non-cash vendor financed capital expenditures, which in the first quarter of 2020 has become a debt obligation. As of December 31, 2019, the vendor financed capital expenditures consisted of $0.7 million in accounts payable and $2.1 million in other long-term liabilities, as the financing agreement with the vendor was signed in the first quarter of 2020.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Note 7—Related Party Transactions The Company has a reseller arrangement with Darktrace, which is an artificial intelligence company in cybersecurity that is partially owned by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR). KKR is a significant stockholder of the Company. Under the arrangement, the Company will sell Darktrace’s cybersecurity audit services with the Company’s cybersecurity offerings. In the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company purchased $0.1million and $0.1 million, respectively from Darktrace in the ordinary course of business. Vissim AS is now a vendor following a competitive request for quote from RigNet in the ordinary course of business. A customer specified Vissim AS by name as a provider for an SI project. Vissim AS is 24% owned by AVANT Venture Capital AS. AVANT Venture Capital is owned by and has as its chairman of its board one of our board members. In the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company purchased $0.8 million and none, respectively from Vissim AS in the ordinary course of business.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 8—Fair Value Measurements The Company uses the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of financial instruments: • Cash and Cash Equivalents — Reported amounts approximate fair value based on quoted market prices (Level 1). • Restricted Cash — Reported amounts approximate fair value. • Accounts Receivable — Reported amounts, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts, approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these assets. • Accounts Payable, Including Income Taxes Payable and Accrued Expenses — Reported amounts approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these liabilities. • Long-Term Debt — The carrying amount of the Company’s floating-rate debt approximates fair value since the interest rates paid are based on short-term maturities and recent quoted rates from financial institutions. The estimated fair value of debt was calculated based upon observable (Level 2) inputs regarding interest rates available to the Company at the end of each respective period. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. For items that are not actively traded, fair value reflects the price in a transaction with a market participant, including an adjustment for risk, not just the mark-to-market value. The fair value measurement standard establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. As presented in the table below, the hierarchy consists of three broad levels: Level 1—Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and have the highest priority. Level 2—Inputs are observable inputs other than quoted prices considered Level 1. Level 2 inputs are market-based and are directly or indirectly observable, including quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; or valuation techniques whose inputs are observable. Where observable inputs are available, directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability, the instrument is categorized in Level 2. Level 3—Inputs are unobservable (meaning they reflect the Company’s assumptions regarding how market participants would price the asset or liability based on the best available information) and therefore have the lowest priority. A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. RigNet believes it uses appropriate valuation techniques, such as market-based valuation, based on the available inputs to measure the fair values of its assets and liabilities. The Company’s valuation technique maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs. The Company had no derivatives as of December 31, 2019 or 2018. The Company’s non-financial assets, such as goodwill, intangibles and property, plant and equipment, are measured at fair value, based on level 3 inputs, when there is an indicator of impairment and recorded at fair value only when an impairment charge is recognized. The earn-out for Intelie is measured at fair value in each reporting period, based on level 3 inputs, with any change to fair value recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss. As of December 31, 2019, the fair value of the earn-out was $9.7 million with $4.4 million in deferred revenue and other current liabilities and $5.3 million in other long-term liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2019, RigNet recognized $2.9 million of increase in fair value, paid $3.0 million in RigNet stock for the first annual tranche of the Intelie earn-out and accreted interest expense on the Intelie earn-out of $0.2 million with corresponding increases to other liabilities. As of December 31, 2018, the fair value of the earn-out was $9.5 million, of which $3.0 million is in other current liabilities and $6.5 million is in other long-term liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2018, RigNet recognized $1.8 million of increase in the fair value and accreted interest expense of $0.1 million on the Intelie earn-out with corresponding increases to other liabilities. The earn-out is payable in RigNet stock in portions on the first, second and third anniversary of the closing of the acquisition based on certain post-closing performance targets under the acquisition agreement. The contingent consideration for Cyphre, a cybersecurity company acquired in May 2017, is measured at fair value in each reporting period, based on level 3 inputs, with any change to fair value recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss. As of December 31, 2019, the fair value of the contingent consideration was $3.1 million, of which $0.3 million is in other current liabilities and $2.7 million is in other long-term liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2019, RigNet recognized a $0.4 million decrease in fair value of contingent consideration, paid $0.3 million in required royalty payments and accreted interest expense of $0.1 million on the Cyphre contingent consideration with corresponding changes to other liabilities. As of December 31, 2018, the fair value of the contingent consideration was $3.7 million, of which $0.3 million is in other current liabilities and $3.4 million is in other long-term liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2018, RigNet recognized a $0.3 million reduction in fair value and accreted interest expense of $0.1 million on the Cyphre contingent consideration with corresponding changes to other liabilities. The earn-out for Orgtec S.A.P.I. de C.V., d.b.a. TECNOR (TECNOR), a cquired in March 2016, was measured at fair value in each reporting period, based on level 3 inputs, with any change to fair value recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss. The fair value of the earn-out of $8.0 million was paid in July 2018. The $2.1 million change in fair value in the year ended December 31, 2018 was primarily related to the second quarter 2018 negotiations with the sellers of TECNOR on the amount of the earn-out.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 9—Commitments and Contingencies Global Xpress (GX) Dispute Inmarsat plc (Inmarsat), a satellite telecommunications company , filed arbitration with the International Centre for Dispute Resolution tribunal (the panel) in October 2016 concerning a January 2014 take-or-pay agreement to purchase up to $65.0 million, under certain conditions, of GX capacity from Inmarsat over several years. In June 2019, the Company announced that it reached a settlement with Inmarsat plc that concludes the GX Dispute. Pursuant to the settlement the Company paid $45.0 million in June 2019 and paid $5.0 million in July 2019 and will pay $0.8 million in the third quarter of 2020. The Company had an accrued liability of $0.8 million as of December 31, 2019. The Company incurred cost of $3.9 million in GX Dispute Phase II legal costs for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Company incurred legal expenses of $2.2 million in connection with the GX Dispute for the year ended December 31, 2018. Other Litigation The Company, in the ordinary course of business, is a claimant or a defendant in various legal proceedings, including proceedings as to which the Company has no insurance coverage and those that may involve the filing of liens against the Company or its assets. Sales Tax Audit The Company is undergoing a routine sales tax audit from a state where the Company has operations. The audit can cover up to a four-year period. The Company is in the early stages of the audit, and does not have any estimates of further exposure, if any, for the tax years under review. Operating Leases The Company adopted the new lease accounting standard effective with the first quarter of 2019 and has used the optional transition method permitted under ASU 2018-11. Accordingly, prior year amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reflected in accordance with the Company’s historical accounting. The Company’s leasing activities primarily consist of leases of real-estate including office space under lease agreements expiring on various dates through 2025. For the year ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized expense under operating leases, which approximates cash paid and includes short-term leases, of $2.5 million, $2.8 million and $4.0 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2019, future undiscounted minimum lease obligation maturities were as follows (in thousands): 2020 2,053 2021 1,358 2022 1,207 2023 1,176 2024 1,198 Thereafter 3,020 Total lease payments $ 10,012 Less present value discount (1,599 ) Amounts recognized in Balance Sheet $ 8,413 Amounts recognized in Balance Sheet Deferred revenue and other current liabilities 2,084 Right-of-use lease liability - long-term portion 6,329 Total right-to-use lease liability $ 8,413 Operating lease right-of-use assets for leases were $6.8 million as of December 31, 2019. The right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases were discounted at a weighted-average discount rate of 5.1%. The weighted-average remaining lease term as of December 31, 2019 was 7.1 years. In December 2019, we completed the sale transaction of certain towers. The Company received $4.9 million in proceeds from the sale, resulting in a gain of $4.9 million which is recognized in gain on the sales of property plant and equipment. We leaseback certain communications license agreements that allows us to operate radio communications equipment on a portion of these towers. The initial term on the lease is ten years, and is recognized as an operating lease. As of December 31, 2018, future undiscounted minimum lease obligation maturities were as follows (in thousands): 2019 1,822 2020 1,115 2021 780 2022 692 2023 659 Thereafter 1,044 $ 6,112 Commercial Commitments The Company enters into contracts for satellite bandwidth and other network services with certain providers. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had the following commercial commitments related to satellite and network services (in thousands): 2020 20,206 2021 9,953 2022 4,527 $ 34,686

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Note 10—Stock-Based Compensation The Company has three stock-based compensation plans as described below. 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan In May 2019, the Board of Directors adopted the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan (2019 Plan). Under the 2019 Plan, the Board of Directors or its designated committee is authorized to issue awards representing a total of 2,175,000 shares of common stock to certain directors, officers and employees of the Company, less any amounts of common stock awarded under the 2010 plan. Awards may be in the form of new stock incentive awards or options including (i) incentive or non-qualified stock options, (ii) stock appreciation rights, (iii) restricted stock, (iv) restricted stock units (RSUs), (v) performance stock, (vi) performance share units (PSUs), (vii) director awards, (viii) annual cash incentive awards, (ix) cash-based awards, (x) substitution awards or (xi) other stock-based awards, as approved by the Board of Directors or its designated committee. Options granted under the 2019 Plan will generally expire at the earlier of a specified period after termination of service or the date specified by the Board of Directors or its designated committee at the date of grant, but not more than ten years from such grant date. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company granted a total of 901,043 stock-based awards to certain directors, officers and employees of the Company under the 2019 Plan. Of these, the Company granted the following stock-based awards associated with the long term incentive plan (LTIP): (i) 662,286 restricted stock units (RSUs) to certain officers and employees that generally vest over a three year period of continued employment, with 33% of the RSUs vesting on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, (ii) 25,192 RSUs to certain officers and employees that generally vest over a four year period of continued employment, with 25% of the RSUs vesting on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date and (iii) 213,565 performance share units (PSUs) to certain officers and employees that generally cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date and are subject to continued employment and certain performance-based targets. The fair value of RSUs and PSUs is determined based on the closing trading price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date of the award. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the entire award, net of forfeitures. As of December 31, 2019, no RSUs have vested, no RSUs have been forfeited and 901,043 unvested RSUs were outstanding under the 2019 Plan. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company granted 77,486 stock options with an average exercise price of $5.77 to certain officers and employees of the Company under the 2019 Plan. Options granted have a contractual term of ten years and vest over a three-year period of continued employment, with 33.3% of the options vesting on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. As of December 31, 2019, the Company has issued 77,486 options under the 2019 Plan, of which no options have been exercised, no options have been returned or forfeited and 77,486 options remain outstanding under the 2019 Plan. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan In May 2010, the Board of Directors adopted the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (2010 Plan). Under the 2010 Plan, the Board of Directors or its designated committee is authorized to issue awards representing a total of four million The Company will grant no additional options under the 2010 Plan as the Company’s During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company granted a total of 587,955 stock-based awards to certain directors, officers and employees of the Company under the 2010 Plan. Of these, the Company granted the following stock-based awards associated with the long term incentive plan (LTIP): (i) 190,588 restricted stock units (RSUs) to certain officers and employees that generally vest over a three year period of continued employment, with 33% of the RSUs vesting on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, (ii) 17,481 RSUs to certain officers and employees that generally vest over a four year period of continued employment, with 25% of the RSUs vesting on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, (iii) 60,361 performance share units (PSUs) to certain officers and employees that generally cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date and are subject to continued employment and certain performance-based targets and (iv) 86,772 RSUs to outside directors that vest in 2020. The ultimate number of PSUs issued is based on a multiple determined by certain performance-based targets. The fair value of RSUs and PSUs is determined based on the closing trading price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date of the award. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the entire award, net of forfeitures. As of December 31, 2019, 1,114,722 RSUs and shares of restricted stock have vested, 698,266 RSUs and shares of restricted stock have been forfeited and 628,890 unvested RSUs and shares of restricted stock were outstanding under the 2010 Plan. Additionally, the Company granted 232,753 unrestricted stock grants associated with payment of the Company’s 2018 short term incentive plan to certain officers and employees that vested immediately. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company granted 28,923 stock options f $15.06 t issued 1,233,736 options under the 2010 Plan, of which 193,441 options have been exercised, 711,715 options have been returned or forfeited and 328,580 options remain outstanding under the 2010 Plan. 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan In March 2006, the Board of Directors adopted the RigNet 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (2006 Plan). Under the 2006 Plan, the Board of Directors is authorized to issue options to purchase RigNet common stock to certain officers and employees of the Company. In general, all options granted under the 2006 Plan have a contractual term of ten years and a four-year vesting period, with 25.0% of the options vesting on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date. The 2006 Plan authorized the issuance of three million options, which was increased to five million in January 2010, net of any options returned or forfeited. As of December 31, 2019, the Company has granted options to purchase 981,125 shares under the 2006 Plan, of which 755,503 options have been exercised, 221,872 options have been returned or forfeited and 3,750 options remain outstanding. The Company will grant no additional options under the 2006 Plan as the Company’s The Company does not accrue or pay dividends with regard to any equity awards. Stock-based compensation expense related to the Company’s stock-based compensation plans for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $8.6 million, $4.7 million and 3.7 As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there were $7.5 million and $3.3 million period of two years. All outstanding equity instruments are settled in stock. The Company currently does not have any awards accounted for as a liability. The fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the grant date using a Black-Scholes option valuation model, which uses certain assumptions as of the date of grant: • Expected Volatility —based on peer-group price volatility for periods equivalent to the expected term of the options • Expected Term —expected life adjusted based on management’s best estimate for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restriction and behavioral considerations • Risk-Free Interest Rate —risk-free rate, for periods within the contractual terms of the options, is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant • Dividend Yield —expected dividends based on the Company’s historical dividend rate at the date of grant No options were granted in 2017. The assumptions used for grants made in the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 Expected volatility 49% to 51% 48 % Expected term (in years) 7 7 Risk-free interest rate 1.71% to 2.53% 2.8 % Dividend yield - - Based on these assumptions, the weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted, per share, for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $4.40 and $7.14, respectively The fair value of each RSU and PSU award on the grant date is equal to the market price of RigNet’s stock on the date of grant. The weighted average fair value of RSUs, PSUs and restricted stock granted, per share, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $9.08, $14.22 and $19.68 respectively The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Number of Underlying Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of Underlying Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of Underlying Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price (in thousands, except per share amounts) Balance, January 1, 324 $ 20.41 381 $ 21.37 499 $ 20.77 Granted 106 $ 8.30 60 $ 13.50 - $ - Exercised (1 ) $ 4.39 (60 ) $ 16.15 (70 ) $ 13.04 Forfeited (16 ) $ 12.90 (53 ) $ 23.89 (47 ) $ 27.11 Expired (3 ) $ 1.94 (4 ) $ 6.55 (1 ) $ 8.32 Balance, December 31, 410 $ 17.12 324 $ 20.41 381 $ 21.37 Exercisable, December 31, 239 $ 22.09 204 $ 23.41 224 $ 21.28 Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 5 $ 1,297 $ 1,286 Fair value of options vested $ 511 $ 950 $ 837 The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU, PSU and restricted stock activity as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 (in thousands) Balance, January 1, 411 436 Granted 1,489 459 Vested (332 ) (337 ) Forfeited (31 ) (147 ) Balance, December 31, 1,537 411 The weighted average remaining contractual term in years for equity awards outstanding as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was 2.3 years, 1.7 years and 1.7 years, respectively. At December 31, 2019, equity awards vested and expected to vest totaled 3.9 million with awards available for grant of approximately 0.6 million. The following is a summary of changes in unvested equity awards, including stock options, RSUs, PSUs and restricted stock, as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017: Number of Underlying Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in thousands) Unvested equity awards, January 1, 2017 473 $ 16.62 Granted 232 $ 19.42 Vested (182 ) $ 14.16 Forfeited (227 ) $ 11.66 Unvested equity awards, December 31, 2017 296 $ 24.13 Granted 519 $ 14.03 Vested (259 ) $ 22.03 Forfeited (200 ) $ 12.41 Unvested equity awards, December 31, 2018 356 $ 17.52 Granted 1,595 $ 8.76 Vested (272 ) $ 7.33 Forfeited (47 ) $ 16.10 Unvested equity awards, December 31, 2019 1,632 $ 10.70

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	Note 11— Earnings (Loss) Per Share Basic earnings (loss) per share (EPS) are computed by dividing net loss attributable to RigNet common stockholders by the weighted average number of basic shares outstanding during the period. Basic shares equal the total of the common shares outstanding, but excludes the dilutive effect of common shares that could potentially be issued due to the exercise of stock options or vesting of restricted stock, RSUs or PSUs. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing loss attributable to RigNet common stockholders by the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding during the period. Diluted shares equal the total of the basic shares outstanding and all potentially issuable shares, other than antidilutive shares, if any. The Company uses the treasury stock method to determine the dilutive effect. In periods when a net loss is reported, all common stock equivalents are excluded from the calculation because they would have an anti-dilutive effect, meaning the loss per share would be reduced. Therefore, in periods when a loss is reported, basic and dilutive loss per share are the same. The following table provides a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations for net income attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Net loss attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders $ (19,156 ) $ (62,453 ) $ (16,176 ) Weighted average shares outstanding, basic 19,832 18,713 18,009 Effect of dilutive securities - - - Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted 19,832 18,713 18,009 Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, basic $ (0.97 ) $ (3.34 ) $ (0.90 ) Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, diluted $ (0.97 ) $ (3.34 ) $ (0.90 ) As of December 31, 2019, there were approximately 1,426,281 potentially issuable shares excluded from the Company’s calculation of diluted EPS that were excluded because the Company incurred a loss in the period and to include them would have been anti-dilutive. As of December 31, 2018, there were approximately 573,481 potentially issuable shares excluded from the Company’s calculation of diluted EPS that were excluded because the Company incurred a loss in the period and to include them would have been anti-dilutive. As of December 31, 2017, there were approximately 625,039 potentially issuable shares excluded from the Company’s calculation of diluted EPS that were excluded because the Company incurred a loss in the period and to include them would have been anti-dilutive

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Note 12—Segment Information Segment information is prepared consistent with the components of the enterprise for which separate financial information is available and regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision-maker for the purpose of allocating resources and assessing performance. RigNet considers its business to consist of the following segments: • Managed Communications Services (MCS). The MCS segment provides remote communications, telephony and technology services for offshore and onshore drilling rigs and production facilities, support vessels, and other remote sites. • Applications and Internet-of-Things (Apps & IoT ). The Apps & IoT segment provides applications over-the-top of the network layer including Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings such as a real-time machine learning and AI data platform (Intelie Pipes and Intelie LIVE), Cyphre Encryption, Enhanced Cybersecurity Services (ECS), edge computing solution services that assist customers with collecting and standardizing the complex data produced by edge devices (LIVE-IT), applications for safety and workforce productivity such as weather monitoring primarily in the North Sea (MetOcean), and certain other value-added services such as Advanced Video Intelligence (AVI). This segment also includes the private machine-to-machine IoT data networks including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) provided primarily for pipelines. • Systems Integration. The Systems Integration segment provides design and implementation services for customer telecommunications systems. Solutions are delivered based on the customer’s specifications, adhering to international industry standards and best practices. Project services may include consulting, design, engineering, project management, procurement, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance. Additionally, Systems Integration provides complete monitoring and maintenance for fire and gas detection systems and PLC/automation control systems. Corporate and eliminations primarily represents unallocated executive and support activities, including back-office software development, interest expense, income taxes, eliminations, the GX dispute and change in fair value of earn-out/contingent consideration. The Company’s reportable segment information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 is presented below. Managed Communications Services Applications and Internet- of-Things Systems Integration Corporate and Eliminations Consolidated Total (in thousands) 2019 Revenue $ 164,857 $ 35,368 $ 42,706 $ - $ 242,931 Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization) 100,394 17,239 32,120 - 149,753 Depreciation and amortization 21,403 4,892 1,627 3,207 31,129 Change in fair value of earn-out/ contingent consideration - - - 2,499 2,499 Gain on sales of property, plant and equipment, net of retirements - - - (4,240 ) (4,240 ) Selling, general and administrative 13,288 4,551 2,530 45,491 65,860 Operating income (loss) $ 29,772 $ 8,686 $ 6,429 $ (46,957 ) $ (2,070 ) Total assets 155,807 42,758 29,124 23,291 250,980 Capital expenditures 22,165 2,083 - 1,267 25,515 2018 Revenue $ 171,574 $ 25,713 $ 41,567 $ - $ 238,854 Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization) 105,101 13,386 28,116 - 146,603 Depreciation and amortization 22,759 4,570 2,511 3,314 33,154 Change in fair value of earn-out/ contingent consideration - - - 3,543 3,543 GX dispute - - - 50,612 50,612 Selling, general and administrative 16,448 1,961 1,698 45,930 66,037 Operating income (loss) $ 27,266 $ 5,796 $ 9,242 $ (103,399 ) $ (61,095 ) Total assets 171,503 47,175 24,094 16,153 258,925 Capital expenditures 29,058 759 - 706 30,523 2017 Revenue $ 164,238 $ 15,626 $ 25,028 $ - $ 204,892 Cost of revenue (excluding - depreciation and amortization) 101,681 10,751 18,734 - 131,166 Depreciation and amortization 23,202 1,738 2,438 3,467 30,845 Change in fair value of earn-out/ contingent consideration - - - (320 ) (320 ) Selling, general and administrative 16,841 1,685 1,403 33,260 53,189 Operating income (loss) $ 22,514 $ 1,452 $ 2,453 $ (36,407 ) $ (9,988 ) Total assets 181,157 32,464 16,708 (235 ) 230,094 Capital expenditures 17,066 198 - 645 17,909 The following table presents revenue earned from the Company’s domestic and international operations for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017. Revenue is based on the location where services are provided or goods are sold. Due to the mobile nature of RigNet’s customer base and the services provided, the Company works closely with its customers to ensure rig or vessel moves are closely monitored to ensure location of service information is properly reflected. Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Domestic $ 106,276 $ 106,189 $ 63,460 International 136,655 132,665 141,432 Total $ 242,931 $ 238,854 $ 204,892 The following table presents goodwill and long-lived assets for the Company’s domestic and international operations as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. December 31, 2019 2018 (in thousands) Domestic $ 76,253 $ 73,615 International 67,631 70,334 Total $ 143,884 $ 143,949

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 13—Income Taxes Income Tax Expense The components of the income tax expense are: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Current: Federal $ - $ - $ - State 412 659 495 Foreign 5,544 4,174 2,638 Total current 5,956 4,833 3,133 Deferred: Federal (120 ) (411 ) (2,020 ) State (268 ) (1 ) (8 ) Foreign 5,177 (7,167 ) 2,367 Total deferred 4,789 (7,579 ) 339 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 10,745 $ (2,746 ) $ 3,472 The following table sets forth the components of income (loss) before income taxes: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Income (loss) before income taxes: United States $ (13,486 ) $ (63,266 ) $ (15,019 ) Foreign 5,445 (1,794 ) 2,294 $ (8,041 ) $ (65,060 ) $ (12,725 ) Income tax expense differs from the amount computed by applying the 2019 and 2018 statutory federal income tax rate of 21.0% and the 2017 statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to income (loss) before taxes Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) United States statutory federal income tax rate $ (1,689 ) $ (13,663 ) $ (4,454 ) Non-deductible expenses 515 592 (294 ) Deferred earnout adjustments 703 1,253 - Noncash compensation 27 359 (30 ) U.S. tax on foreign earnings, net of tax credits - - (1,283 ) Changes in valuation allowances 7,443 7,920 (5,956 ) Tax credits (1,863 ) (1,025 ) (699 ) State taxes (58 ) 74 224 Effect of operating in foreign jurisdictions 2,737 1,545 2,101 Deemed repatriation transition tax - - 3,807 Reduction of federal corporate tax rate - 1,823 8,190 Changes in prior year estimates 526 (66 ) (26 ) Changes in uncertain tax benefits 1,135 (1,506 ) 1,798 Revisions of deferred tax accounts 1,217 (56 ) (10 ) Other 52 4 104 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 10,745 $ (2,746 ) $ 3,472 Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities The Company’s deferred tax position reflects the net tax effects of the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax reporting. Significant components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: December 31, 2019 2018 (in thousands) Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 27,238 $ 17,934 Federal, state and foreign tax credits 13,964 13,042 Depreciation and amortization 12,396 12,359 Unrealized loss on functional currency 1,298 1,203 Allowance for doubtful accounts 1,495 1,221 Accruals not currently deductible 1,739 12,559 Stock-based compensation 1,450 755 Intercompany interest 1,738 1,779 Right-of-use lease asset 1,770 - Other 1,375 193 Valuation allowance (58,366 ) (51,316 ) Total deferred tax assets 6,097 9,729 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization (1,714 ) (2,342 ) Right-of-use lease liability (1,770 ) - Other (266 ) (398 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (3,750 ) (2,740 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 2,347 $ 6,989 As of December 31, 2019, the Company’s as filed net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards were as follows: Jurisdiction Expiration Period Begins Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Tax Credit Carryforwards (in thousands) U.S. Federal 2036 $ 20,263 $ - U.S. Federal Indefinite 51,785 - U.S. Federal 2020 - 11,793 U.S. State 2021 9,867 - Non-U.S. Indefinite 47,729 - Non-U.S. 2024 581 - $ 130,225 $ 11,793 As of December 31, 2019, the Company’s valuation allowances were as follows: Jurisdiction Valuation Allowances (in thousands) United States $ 41,456 Norway 9,744 United Kingdom 2,829 Brazil 2,222 Mexico 1,231 Other 884 $ 58,366 The amount reported on an as filed basis can differ from the amount recorded in the deferred tax assets of the Company’s financial statements due to the utilization or creation of assets in recording uncertain tax benefits. In assessing deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether a valuation allowance should be recorded for some or all of the deferred tax assets which may not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which the temporary differences become deductible. Among other items, the Company considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. While the Company expects to realize the remaining net deferred tax assets, changes in future taxable income or in tax laws may alter this expectation and result in future increases to the valuation allowance. As of December 31, 2019, the Company intends to continue reinvesting earnings outside of the United States for the foreseeable future. This determination is based on estimates that future domestic cash generation will be sufficient to meet future domestic cash needs and on its specific plan for reinvestment of the foreign subsidiaries’ undistributed earnings, with the exception of RigNet Qatar W.L.L. The Company did recognize U.S. taxes on the one-time repatriation tax due under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. While the Company does not expect to repatriate cash to the United States, if these amounts were distributed in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company may be subject to additional tax liabilities with respect to items such as certain foreign exchange gains or losses, withholding taxes or state taxes It is not practicable at this time to determine the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities with respect to the reinvested foreign earnings. Uncertain Tax Benefits The Company evaluates its tax positions and recognizes only tax benefits that, more likely than not, will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that has a greater than 50.0% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. At December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company’s uncertain tax benefits totaling $15.2 million, $16.1 million and $18.8 million, respectively, are reported as other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits are as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Balance, January 1, $ 7,497 $ 9,637 $ 13,244 Additions for the current year tax - - - Additions related to prior years 1,027 - 110 Reductions related to lapses in statue of limitations (1,885 ) (1,262 ) (327 ) Reductions related to prior years - (878 ) (3,390 ) Balance, December 31, $ 6,639 $ 7,497 $ 9,637 As of December 31, 2019, the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits which would impact the annual effective tax rate upon recognition were $6.6 million. In addition, as of December 31, 2019, the Company has recorded related assets, net of a valuation allowance of $0.1 million. The related asset might not be recognized in the same period as the contingent tax liability and like interest and penalties does have an impact on the annual effective tax rate. The Company has elected to include income tax related interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. As of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company has accrued penalties and interest of approximately $8.6 million, $8.6 million and $9.2 million, respectively. The Company has recognized ($0.1) million, ($0.6) million and $0.3 million of interest and penalties in income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. To the extent interest and penalties are not assessed with respect to uncertain tax positions, accruals will be reduced and reflected as a reduction to income tax expense. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that a decrease of up to $3.2 million in unrecognized tax benefits, including related interest and penalties, may be necessary within the coming year due to lapse in statute of limitations. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various states and foreign jurisdictions. All of the Company’s federal filings are still subject to tax examinations. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to the foreign income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2009. The IRS finalized the audit of the Company’s 2016 income tax return. There were no assessments or material impact to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company received a notice informing us of an audit of the Company’s 2016-2017 income tax returns in Singapore. It is unclear if the audit and the appeals process, if necessary, will be completed within the next twelve months. The Company is in the early stages of the audit and is unable to quantify any potential settlement or outcome of the audit at this time.

Supplemental Quarterly Financia

Supplemental Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Supplemental Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	Note 14—Supplemental Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) Summarized quarterly supplemental consolidated financial information for 2019 and 2018 are as follows: 2019 Quarter Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 (in thousands, except per share data) Revenue $ 57,510 $ 60,332 $ 60,993 $ 64,096 Operating income (loss) $ (8,121 ) $ (2,560 ) $ 2,998 $ 5,613 Net income (loss) $ (11,953 ) $ (6,126 ) $ (270 ) $ (437 ) Net income (loss) attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders $ (11,983 ) $ (6,156 ) $ (494 ) $ (523 ) Net income (loss) per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, basic $ (0.63 ) $ (0.32 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.03 ) Net income (loss) per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, diluted $ (0.63 ) $ (0.32 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.03 ) Weighted average shares outstanding, basic 18,949 19,082 19,970 19,975 Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted 18,949 19,082 19,970 19,975 2018 Quarter Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 (in thousands, except per share data) Revenue $ 53,833 $ 60,007 $ 64,770 $ 60,244 Operating loss $ (4,470 ) $ (4,330 ) $ (1,021 ) $ (51,274 ) Net loss $ (5,526 ) $ (4,299 ) $ (2,798 ) $ (49,691 ) Net loss attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders $ (5,556 ) $ (4,329 ) $ (2,847 ) $ (49,721 ) Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, basic $ (0.31 ) $ (0.23 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (2.62 ) Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, diluted $ (0.31 ) $ (0.23 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (2.62 ) Weighted average shares outstanding, basic 18,146 18,639 18,905 18,948 Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted 18,146 18,639 18,905 18,948 The three months and year ended December 31, 2019 included gain on the sale of certain non-core assets of $4.2 million, or $0.21 per share.

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Employee Benefits	Note 15—Employee Benefits The Company maintains a 401(k)-plan pursuant to which eligible employees may make contributions through a payroll deduction. Effective January 1, 2018, the Company re-instated the 401(k) match under which the Company will make matching cash contributions of 100% of each employee’s contribution up to 3.0% of that employee’s eligible compensation and 50% of each employee’s contribution between 3.0% and 5.0% of such employee’s eligible compensation, up to the maximum amount permitted by law. The Company incurred expenses of $1.1 million, $0.8 million and none for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, for employer contributions.

Restructuring Costs - Cost Redu

Restructuring Costs - Cost Reduction Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Costs - Cost Reduction Plans	Note 16—Restructuring Costs – Cost Reduction Plans During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company incurred a net pre-tax restructuring expense of $0.7 million reported as general and administrative expense, of which $0.2 million was incurred in the third quarter 2019 related to consolidating three separate legacy facilities into our new office in Lafayette, Louisiana and $0.5 million was incurred in the first quarter of 2019 associated with the reduction of 25 employees. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company incurred a net pre-tax restructuring expense of $0.8 million reported as general and administrative expense in the Corporate segment associated with the reduction of 23 employees. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company incurred a net pre-tax restructuring expense of $0.8 million reported as general and administrative expense in the Corporate segment associated with the reduction of 31 employees.

Executive Departure costs

Executive Departure costs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
Executive Departure costs	Note 17 –Executive Departure costs The Company incurred executive departure expense of none, $0.4 million and $1.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, in the corporate segment.

Business and Summary of Signi_2

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Business	Nature of Business RigNet, Inc. (the Company or RigNet) is a global technology company that provides customized data and communications services. Customers use our private networks to manage information flows and execute mission-critical operations primarily in remote areas where conventional telecommunications infrastructure is either unreliable or unavailable. RigNet provides clients what is often the sole means of communications for their remote operations. On top of and vertically integrated into these networks RigNet provides services ranging from fully-managed voice, data, and video to more advanced services including: cyber security threat detection and prevention; applications to improve crew welfare, safety or workforce productivity; and a real-time AI-backed data analytics platform to enhance customer decision making and business performance. RigNet delivers advanced software and communications infrastructure that allow our customers to realize the business benefits of digital transformation. With world-class, ultra-secure solutions spanning global IP connectivity, bandwidth-optimized Over-The-Top (OTT) applications, Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) big data enablement, and industry-leading machine learning analytics, RigNet supports the full evolution of digital enablement, empowering businesses to respond faster to high priority issues, mitigate the risk of operational disruption, and maximize their overall financial performance.
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The Company presents its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP).
Principles of Consolidation and Reporting	Principles of Consolidation and Reporting The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of RigNet, Inc. and all subsidiaries thereof. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. As of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, non-controlling interest of subsidiaries represents the outside economic ownership interest of Qatar, WLL of less than 3.0%.
Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements	Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods, as well as certain financial statement disclosures. The estimates that are particularly significant to the financial statements include estimates related to the Company’s use of the percentage-of-completion method, as well as the Company’s valuation of goodwill, intangibles, stock-based compensation, litigation accruals, income tax valuation allowance and uncertain tax positions. While management believes that the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements are appropriate, future results could differ from these estimates. Further, volatile equity and energy markets combine to increase uncertainty in such estimates and assumptions. As such, estimates and assumptions are adjusted when facts and circumstances dictate, and any changes will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on-hand and highly-liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less.
Restricted Cash	Restricted Cash As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had restricted cash of $0.1 million and $1.5 million, in current and long-term assets, respectively. The restricted cash in long-term assets is primarily used to collateralize a performance
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable are recognized as customers are billed in accordance with customer contractual agreements. The Company reports an allowance for doubtful accounts for probable credit losses existing in accounts receivable. Management determines the allowance based on a review of currently outstanding receivables and the Company’s historical write-off experience. Individual receivables and balances which have been outstanding greater than 120 days are reviewed individually. Account balances, when determined to be uncollectible, are charged against the allowance.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment consists of (i) telecommunication and computer equipment, (ii) furniture and other office equipment, (iii) leasehold improvements, (iv) building and (v) land. All property, plant and equipment, excluding land, is depreciated and stated at acquisition cost net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the expected useful lives of the respective assets, which range from one to forty years. The Company assesses the value of property, plant and equipment for impairment when the Company determines that events and circumstances indicate that the recorded carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment is determined by comparing estimated future net undiscounted cash flows to the carrying value at the time of the assessment. No impairment to property, plant and equipment was recorded in the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 or 2017. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense when incurred.
Intangibles	Intangibles Intangibles consist of customer relationships, covenants-not-to-compete, brand name, licenses, developed technology, and backlog acquired as part of the Company’s acquisitions. Intangibles also include internal-use software. The Company’s intangibles have useful lives ranging from 5.0 to 20.0 years and are amortized on a straight-line basis. The Company assesses the value of intangibles for impairment when the Company determines that events and circumstances indicate that the recorded carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment is determined by comparing estimated future net undiscounted cash flows to the carrying value at the time of the assessment. No impairment to intangibles was recorded in the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 or 2017.
Goodwill	Goodwill Goodwill resulted from prior acquisitions as the consideration paid for the acquired businesses exceeded the fair value of acquired identifiable net tangible and intangible assets. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment at least annually, as of July 31, with additional evaluations being performed when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable. The goodwill impairment test is used to identify potential impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit to the book value of the reporting The Company performs its annual impairment test on July 31, with the most recent annual test being performed as of July 31, 2019. The July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 tests resulted in no impairment as the fair value of each reporting unit exceeded the carrying value plus goodwill of that reporting unit. MCS had $23.0 million of goodwill as of December 31, 2 019, and fair value exceeded carrying value by 16.1% as of the July 31, 2019 annual impairment test. Apps & IoT had $22.5 million of goodwill as of December 31, 2019, and fair value exceeded carrying value by 155.7% as of the July 31, 2019 annual impairment test. Systems Integration had $1.4 million of goodwill as of December 31, 2019, and fair value exceeded carrying value by 29.2% as of the July 31, 2019 annual impairment test. Any future downturn in our business could adversely impact the key assumptions in our impairment test. While we believe that there appears to be n As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, goodwill was $46.8 million and $46.6 million
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt Long-term debt is recognized in the consolidated balance sheets, net of costs incurred, in connection with obtaining debt financing. Debt financing costs are deferred and reported as a reduction to the principal amount of the debt. Such costs are amortized over the life of the debt using the effective interest rate method and included in interest expense in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition - Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue Recognition - MCS and Apps & IoT MCS and Apps & IoT customers are primarily served under fixed-price contracts, either on a monthly, usage or day rate basis or for equipment sales and consulting services. Contracts are generally in the form of Master Service Agreements, or MSAs, with specific services being provided under individual service orders. Offshore contracts generally have a term of up to five years with renewal options. Land-based contracts are generally shorter term or terminable on short notice without a penalty. Service orders are executed under the MSA for individual remote sites or groups of sites, and generally permit early termination on short notice without penalty in the event of force majeure, breach of the MSA or cold stacking of a drilling rig (when a rig is taken out of service and is expected to be idle for a protracted period of time). Performance Obligations Satisfied Over Time — The delivery of service represents the single performance obligation under MCS and Apps & IoT contracts. Revenue for contracts is generally recognized over time as service is transferred to the customer and the Company expects to be entitled to the agreed monthly, usage or day rate basis in exchange for those services. Performance Obligations Satisfied at a Point in Time —The delivery of equipment represents the single performance obligation under equipment sale contracts. Revenue for equipment sales is generally recognized upon delivery of equipment to customers. Revenue Recognition – Systems Integration Revenues related to long-term, fixed-price Systems Integration contracts for customized network solutions are recognized based on the percentage of completion for the contract. At any point, RigNet has numerous contracts in progress, all of which are at various stages of completion. Accounting for revenues and profits on long-term contracts requires estimates of total estimated contract costs and estimates of progress toward completion to determine the extent of revenue and profit recognition. Performance Obligations Satisfied Over Time — The delivery of a Systems Integration solution represents the single performance obligation under Systems Integration contracts. Progress towards completion on fixed-price contracts is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated contract costs (the cost-to-cost method). These estimates may be revised as additional information becomes available or as specific project circumstances change. The Company reviews all material contracts on a monthly basis and revises the estimates as appropriate for developments such as providing services, purchasing third-party materials and equipment at costs differing from those previously estimated, and incurring or expecting to incur schedule issues. Changes in estimated final contract revenues and costs can either increase or decrease the final estimated contract profit or loss. Profits are recorded in the period in which a change in estimate is recognized, based on progress achieved through the period of change. Anticipated losses on contracts are recorded in full in the period in which they become evident. Revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed is classified as a current asset under Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts (CIEB). Systems Integration contracts are billed in accordance with the terms of the contract which are typically either based on milestones or specified time intervals. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the amount of CIEB related to Systems Integration projects was $13.3 million and $7.1 million, respectively. Under long-term contracts, amounts recorded in CIEB may not be realized or paid, respectively, within a one-year period. As of December Variable Consideration – Systems Integration - The Company records revenue on contracts relating to certain probable claims and unapproved change orders by including in revenue an amount less than or equal to the amount of costs incurred to date relating to these probable claims and unapproved change orders, thus recognizing no profit until such time as claims are finalized or change orders are approved. The amount of unapproved change orders and claim revenues is included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as part of CIEB. No material unapproved change orders or claims revenue was included in CIEB as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. As new facts become known, an adjustment to the estimated recovery is made and reflected in the current period. Backlog - As of December 31, 2019, we had backlog for our percentage of completion projects of $26.2 million , which will be recognized over the remaining contract term for each contract. Percentage of completion contract terms are typically one to three years. As of December 31, 2018, we had backlog for our percentage of completion projects of $45.5 million.
Leases	Leases Effective with adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02), Leases (the new lease standard) on January 1, 2019, we determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases right-of-use assets and liabilities are included in right-to-use lease asset, deferred revenue and other current liabilities, and right-to-use lease liability – long-term portion on our consolidated balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property, plant and equipment; current maturities of long-term debt; and long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets. Operating lease right-to-use assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation The Company recognizes expense for stock-based compensation based on the fair value of options and restricted stock on the grant date of the awards. Fair value of options on the grant date is determined using the Black-Scholes model, which requires judgment in estimating the expected term of the option, risk-free interest rate, expected volatility of the Company’s stock and dividend yield of the option. Fair value of restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance share units on the grant date is equal to the market price of RigNet’s common stock on the date of grant. The Company’s policy is to recognize compensation expense for service-based awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the entire award. Stock-based compensation expense is based on awards ultimately expected to vest.
Taxes	Taxes Current income taxes are determined based on the tax laws and rates in effect in the jurisdictions and countries that the Company operates in and revenue is earned. Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effect of net operating losses, foreign tax credits and the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes, as determined under enacted tax laws and rates. Valuation allowances are established when management determines that it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The financial effect of changes in tax laws or rates is accounted for in the period of enactment. From time to time, the Company engages in transactions in which the tax consequences may be subject to uncertainty. In the normal course of business, the Company prepares and files tax returns based on interpretation of tax laws and regulations, which are subject to examination by various taxing authorities. Such examinations may result in future tax and interest assessments by these taxing authorities. The Company evaluates its tax positions and recognize only tax benefits for financial purposes that, more likely than not, will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Company has elected to include income tax related interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation The U.S. dollar serves as the currency of measurement and reporting for the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company has certain subsidiaries with functional currencies of Norwegian Kroner, British Pound Sterling, or Brazilian Real. The functional currency of all the Company’s other subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. Transactions occurring in currencies other than the functional currency of a subsidiary have been converted to the functional currency of that subsidiary at the exchange rate in effect at the transaction date with resulting gains and losses included in current earnings. Carrying values of monetary assets and liabilities in functional currencies other than U.S. dollars have been translated to U.S. dollars based on the U.S. exchange rate at the balance sheet date and the resulting foreign currency translation gain or loss is included in comprehensive income (loss) in
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02), Leases. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. This ASU introduced a new lessee model that generally brings leases on to the balance sheet. The Company adopted this ASU as of the first quarter 2019, and it required right-of-use liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet of $6.5 million as of March 31, 2019, of which $5.8 million were long-term and $0.7 million were current, with no related impact on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Equit y or Comprehensive Loss. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard which, among other things, allows companies to carry forward their historical lease classification, to elect to not separate non-lease components from lease components for all classes of underlying lease assets, and to not record leases with an initial term of less than 12 months. prior year amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reflected in accordance with the Company’s historical accounting In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 (ASU 2016-13), which measures credit losses on most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The update amends the impairment model to utilize a current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology in place of the incurred loss methodology for financial instruments, including trade receivables. The amendment requires entities to consider a broader range of information to estimate expected credit losses, which may result in earlier recognition of losses. Companies will apply this standard’s provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. The new standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company will adopt the guidance effective January 1, 2020, and expects that the guidance will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In June 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-07 (ASU 2018-07), which expands the scope of Topic 718 to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. The ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The adoption of this ASU did not have any material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13 (ASU 2018-13), which eliminates disclosures, modifies existing disclosures and adds new Fair Value disclosure requirements to Topic 820 for the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and will adopt the guidance effective January 1, 2020. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15 (ASU 2018-15), which provides guidance on implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. The ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and will adopt the guidance effective January 1, 2020.

Business and Credit Concentra_2

Business and Credit Concentrations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Risks And Uncertainties [Abstract]
Accounts Receivables, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts which is adjusted when the Company becomes aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations or as a result of changes in the overall aging of accounts receivable. Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Accounts receivable $ 71,165 $ 71,649 $ 51,996 Allowance for doubtful accounts, January 1, (4,199 ) (2,975 ) (4,324 ) Current year provision for doubtful accounts (1,786 ) (2,660 ) (366 ) Write-offs 1,879 1,436 1,715 Allowance for doubtful accounts, December 31, (4,106 ) (4,199 ) (2,975 ) Accounts receivable, net $ 67,059 $ 67,450 $ 49,021

Business Combinations (Tables)

Business Combinations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Summary of Allocation of Purchase Price	The acquisition of Intelie, including goodwill, is included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of the acquisition date and is reflected in the Apps & IoT segment. Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life (Years) Fair Market Values (in thousands) Current assets $ 589 Property and equipment 73 Trade name 7 $ 2,300 Technology 7 8,400 Customer relationships 7 320 Total identifiable intangible assets 11,020 Goodwill 10,744 Current liabilities (460 ) Deferred tax liability (3,825 ) Total purchase price $ 18,141 (a) (a) Includes $7.6 million in contingent consideration earn-out estimated as of the date of acquisition.
Auto-Comm and SAFCON [Member]
Summary of Allocation of Purchase Price	The acquisitions of Auto-Comm and SAFCON, including goodwill, are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of the acquisition date and are primarily reflected in the Systems Integration segment. Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life (Years) Fair Market Values (in thousands) Current assets $ 4,947 Property and equipment 132 Trade name 7 $ 540 Customer relationships 7 980 Total identifiable intangible assets 1,520 Goodwill 1,387 Current liabilities (1,006 ) Deferred tax liability (319 ) Total purchase price $ 6,661
Supplemental Pro Forma Information	The following table represents supplemental pro forma information as if the 2018 acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2017. Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2018 2017 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenue $ 243,311 $ 222,404 Expenses* 305,096 238,045 Net loss $ (61,785 ) $ (15,641 ) Net loss attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders $ (61,924 ) $ (15,620 ) Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders: Basic $ (3.31 ) $ (0.87 ) Diluted $ (3.31 ) $ (0.87 ) * Note - The Year Ended December 31, 2018 includes a net $50.6 million expense accrual for the GX dispute reported in general and administrative expense. See a more complete discussion of the GX Dispute in Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and in Item 3, Legal Proceedings of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Goodwill and Intangibles (Table

Goodwill and Intangibles (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill Balances and Changes	Goodwill balances and changes therein, by reportable segment, as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 are presented below Managed Communication Services Applications and Internet- of-Things Systems Integration Total (in thousands) Balance, January 1, 2018 $ 23,365 $ 13,723 $ - $ 37,088 Acquisition of Intelie, Auto-Comm and SAFCON - 10,744 1,387 12,131 Foreign currency translation (886 ) (1,702 ) - (2,588 ) Balance, December 31, 2018 22,479 22,765 1,387 46,631 Foreign currency translation 472 (311 ) - 161 Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 22,951 $ 22,454 $ 1,387 $ 46,792
Intangibles Activities	The following table reflects intangibles activities for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018: Brand Name Backlog Customer Relation- ships Software Licenses Developed Technology Covenant Not to Compete Customer Contracts Total (in thousands, except estimated lives) Intangibles Acquired 5,943 3,282 32,437 13,694 2,500 5,903 3,040 - 66,799 Accumulated amortization and foreign currency translation, January 1, 2018 (3,698 ) (3,265 ) (18,936 ) (8,071 ) (1,620 ) (551 ) (253 ) - (36,394 ) Balance, January 1, 2018 2,245 17 13,501 5,623 880 5,352 2,787 - 30,405 Additions 2,840 - 1,300 236 1,251 8,948 - 191 14,766 Amortization expense (1,036 ) (17 ) (3,349 ) (2,480 ) (308 ) (1,787 ) (608 ) (191 ) (9,776 ) Foreign currency translation (366 ) (156 ) 66 - (1,206 ) - - (1,662 ) Balance, December 31, 2018 3,683 - 11,296 3,445 1,823 11,307 2,179 - 33,733 Additions - - - 717 - 5,021 - - 5,738 Amortization expense (838 ) - (2,623 ) (2,447 ) (285 ) (2,175 ) (608 ) - (8,976 ) Foreign currency translation (51 ) - (44 ) 45 (64 ) (236 ) - - (350 ) Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 2,794 $ - $ 8,629 $ 1,760 $ 1,474 $ 13,917 $ 1,571 $ - $ 30,145 Weighted average estimated lives (years) 7.0 - 7.0 5.0 15.3 5.0 7.0 -
Amortization Expense for Intangibles	The following table sets forth amortization expense for intangible assets existing at December 31, 2019 over the next five years (in thousands): 2020 6,855 2021 6,452 2022 6,169 2023 5,529 2024 3,997 Thereafter 1,143 $ 30,145

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment consists of the following Estimated December 31, Lives 2019 2018 (in years) (in thousands) Telecommunication and computer equipment 1 - 5 $ 189,209 $ 176,518 Furniture and other 5 - 7 13,684 10,415 Building 10 - 40 6,225 4,419 Land - 1,321 1,378 210,439 192,730 Less: Accumulated depreciation (150,321 ) (129,145 ) $ 60,118 $ 63,585

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt Arrangements	As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the following credit facilities and long-term debt arrangements with financial institutions were in place: December 31, 2019 2018 (in thousands) Term loan $ 5,000 $ 10,000 Term-Out Loan 25,500 - Revolving credit facility (RCF) 77,150 67,150 Unamortized deferred financing costs (466 ) (315 ) Finance lease 543 192 107,727 77,027 Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (10,627 ) (4,831 ) Current maturities of finance lease (166 ) (111 ) $ 96,934 $ 72,085
Aggregate Principal Maturities of Long-Term Debt	The following table sets forth the aggregate principal maturities of long-term debt, net of deferred financing cost amortization as of December 31, 2019 (in thousands): 2020 10,793 2021 96,723 2022 166 2023 45 Total debt, including current maturities $ 107,727

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Minimum Lease Obligations	As of December 31, 2019, future undiscounted minimum lease obligation maturities were as follows (in thousands): 2020 2,053 2021 1,358 2022 1,207 2023 1,176 2024 1,198 Thereafter 3,020 Total lease payments $ 10,012 Less present value discount (1,599 ) Amounts recognized in Balance Sheet $ 8,413 Amounts recognized in Balance Sheet Deferred revenue and other current liabilities 2,084 Right-of-use lease liability - long-term portion 6,329 Total right-to-use lease liability $ 8,413 As of December 31, 2018, future undiscounted minimum lease obligation maturities were as follows (in thousands): 2019 1,822 2020 1,115 2021 780 2022 692 2023 659 Thereafter 1,044 $ 6,112
Commercial Commitments Related to Satellite and Network Services	As of December 31, 2019, the Company had the following commercial commitments related to satellite and network services (in thousands): 2020 20,206 2021 9,953 2022 4,527 $ 34,686

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Assumptions Used for Stock Option Grants	The assumptions used for grants made in the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 Expected volatility 49% to 51% 48 % Expected term (in years) 7 7 Risk-free interest rate 1.71% to 2.53% 2.8 % Dividend yield - -
Summary of Stock Option Activity	The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Number of Underlying Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of Underlying Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of Underlying Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price (in thousands, except per share amounts) Balance, January 1, 324 $ 20.41 381 $ 21.37 499 $ 20.77 Granted 106 $ 8.30 60 $ 13.50 - $ - Exercised (1 ) $ 4.39 (60 ) $ 16.15 (70 ) $ 13.04 Forfeited (16 ) $ 12.90 (53 ) $ 23.89 (47 ) $ 27.11 Expired (3 ) $ 1.94 (4 ) $ 6.55 (1 ) $ 8.32 Balance, December 31, 410 $ 17.12 324 $ 20.41 381 $ 21.37 Exercisable, December 31, 239 $ 22.09 204 $ 23.41 224 $ 21.28 Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 5 $ 1,297 $ 1,286 Fair value of options vested $ 511 $ 950 $ 837
Summary of Company's RSU, PSU and Restricted Stock Activity	The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU, PSU and restricted stock activity as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 (in thousands) Balance, January 1, 411 436 Granted 1,489 459 Vested (332 ) (337 ) Forfeited (31 ) (147 ) Balance, December 31, 1,537 411
Summary of Changes in Unvested Equity Awards, including Stock Options, RSUs, PSUs and Restricted Stock	The following is a summary of changes in unvested equity awards, including stock options, RSUs, PSUs and restricted stock, as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017: Number of Underlying Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in thousands) Unvested equity awards, January 1, 2017 473 $ 16.62 Granted 232 $ 19.42 Vested (182 ) $ 14.16 Forfeited (227 ) $ 11.66 Unvested equity awards, December 31, 2017 296 $ 24.13 Granted 519 $ 14.03 Vested (259 ) $ 22.03 Forfeited (200 ) $ 12.41 Unvested equity awards, December 31, 2018 356 $ 17.52 Granted 1,595 $ 8.76 Vested (272 ) $ 7.33 Forfeited (47 ) $ 16.10 Unvested equity awards, December 31, 2019 1,632 $ 10.70

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tabl

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of the Numerators and Denominators of the Basic and Diluted Per Share	The following table provides a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations for net income attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Net loss attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders $ (19,156 ) $ (62,453 ) $ (16,176 ) Weighted average shares outstanding, basic 19,832 18,713 18,009 Effect of dilutive securities - - - Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted 19,832 18,713 18,009 Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, basic $ (0.97 ) $ (3.34 ) $ (0.90 ) Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, diluted $ (0.97 ) $ (3.34 ) $ (0.90 )

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Company's Business Segment Information	The Company’s reportable segment information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 is presented below. Managed Communications Services Applications and Internet- of-Things Systems Integration Corporate and Eliminations Consolidated Total (in thousands) 2019 Revenue $ 164,857 $ 35,368 $ 42,706 $ - $ 242,931 Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization) 100,394 17,239 32,120 - 149,753 Depreciation and amortization 21,403 4,892 1,627 3,207 31,129 Change in fair value of earn-out/ contingent consideration - - - 2,499 2,499 Gain on sales of property, plant and equipment, net of retirements - - - (4,240 ) (4,240 ) Selling, general and administrative 13,288 4,551 2,530 45,491 65,860 Operating income (loss) $ 29,772 $ 8,686 $ 6,429 $ (46,957 ) $ (2,070 ) Total assets 155,807 42,758 29,124 23,291 250,980 Capital expenditures 22,165 2,083 - 1,267 25,515 2018 Revenue $ 171,574 $ 25,713 $ 41,567 $ - $ 238,854 Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization) 105,101 13,386 28,116 - 146,603 Depreciation and amortization 22,759 4,570 2,511 3,314 33,154 Change in fair value of earn-out/ contingent consideration - - - 3,543 3,543 GX dispute - - - 50,612 50,612 Selling, general and administrative 16,448 1,961 1,698 45,930 66,037 Operating income (loss) $ 27,266 $ 5,796 $ 9,242 $ (103,399 ) $ (61,095 ) Total assets 171,503 47,175 24,094 16,153 258,925 Capital expenditures 29,058 759 - 706 30,523 2017 Revenue $ 164,238 $ 15,626 $ 25,028 $ - $ 204,892 Cost of revenue (excluding - depreciation and amortization) 101,681 10,751 18,734 - 131,166 Depreciation and amortization 23,202 1,738 2,438 3,467 30,845 Change in fair value of earn-out/ contingent consideration - - - (320 ) (320 ) Selling, general and administrative 16,841 1,685 1,403 33,260 53,189 Operating income (loss) $ 22,514 $ 1,452 $ 2,453 $ (36,407 ) $ (9,988 ) Total assets 181,157 32,464 16,708 (235 ) 230,094 Capital expenditures 17,066 198 - 645 17,909
Revenue Earned from Domestic and International Operations	The following table presents revenue earned from the Company’s domestic and international operations for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017. Revenue is based on the location where services are provided or goods are sold. Due to the mobile nature of RigNet’s customer base and the services provided, the Company works closely with its customers to ensure rig or vessel moves are closely monitored to ensure location of service information is properly reflected. Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Domestic $ 106,276 $ 106,189 $ 63,460 International 136,655 132,665 141,432 Total $ 242,931 $ 238,854 $ 204,892
Long - Lived Assets, Net of Accumulated Depreciation for Both Domestic and International Operations	The following table presents goodwill and long-lived assets for the Company’s domestic and international operations as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. December 31, 2019 2018 (in thousands) Domestic $ 76,253 $ 73,615 International 67,631 70,334 Total $ 143,884 $ 143,949

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of the Income Tax Expense	The components of the income tax expense are: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Current: Federal $ - $ - $ - State 412 659 495 Foreign 5,544 4,174 2,638 Total current 5,956 4,833 3,133 Deferred: Federal (120 ) (411 ) (2,020 ) State (268 ) (1 ) (8 ) Foreign 5,177 (7,167 ) 2,367 Total deferred 4,789 (7,579 ) 339 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 10,745 $ (2,746 ) $ 3,472
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	The following table sets forth the components of income (loss) before income taxes: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Income (loss) before income taxes: United States $ (13,486 ) $ (63,266 ) $ (15,019 ) Foreign 5,445 (1,794 ) 2,294 $ (8,041 ) $ (65,060 ) $ (12,725 )
Income Tax Expense	Income tax expense differs from the amount computed by applying the 2019 and 2018 statutory federal income tax rate of 21.0% and the 2017 statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to income (loss) before taxes Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) United States statutory federal income tax rate $ (1,689 ) $ (13,663 ) $ (4,454 ) Non-deductible expenses 515 592 (294 ) Deferred earnout adjustments 703 1,253 - Noncash compensation 27 359 (30 ) U.S. tax on foreign earnings, net of tax credits - - (1,283 ) Changes in valuation allowances 7,443 7,920 (5,956 ) Tax credits (1,863 ) (1,025 ) (699 ) State taxes (58 ) 74 224 Effect of operating in foreign jurisdictions 2,737 1,545 2,101 Deemed repatriation transition tax - - 3,807 Reduction of federal corporate tax rate - 1,823 8,190 Changes in prior year estimates 526 (66 ) (26 ) Changes in uncertain tax benefits 1,135 (1,506 ) 1,798 Revisions of deferred tax accounts 1,217 (56 ) (10 ) Other 52 4 104 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 10,745 $ (2,746 ) $ 3,472
Significant Components of the Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The Company’s deferred tax position reflects the net tax effects of the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax reporting. Significant components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: December 31, 2019 2018 (in thousands) Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 27,238 $ 17,934 Federal, state and foreign tax credits 13,964 13,042 Depreciation and amortization 12,396 12,359 Unrealized loss on functional currency 1,298 1,203 Allowance for doubtful accounts 1,495 1,221 Accruals not currently deductible 1,739 12,559 Stock-based compensation 1,450 755 Intercompany interest 1,738 1,779 Right-of-use lease asset 1,770 - Other 1,375 193 Valuation allowance (58,366 ) (51,316 ) Total deferred tax assets 6,097 9,729 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization (1,714 ) (2,342 ) Right-of-use lease liability (1,770 ) - Other (266 ) (398 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (3,750 ) (2,740 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 2,347 $ 6,989
Net Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards	As of December 31, 2019, the Company’s as filed net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards were as follows: Jurisdiction Expiration Period Begins Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Tax Credit Carryforwards (in thousands) U.S. Federal 2036 $ 20,263 $ - U.S. Federal Indefinite 51,785 - U.S. Federal 2020 - 11,793 U.S. State 2021 9,867 - Non-U.S. Indefinite 47,729 - Non-U.S. 2024 581 - $ 130,225 $ 11,793
Summary of Deferred Tax Valuation Allowances	As of December 31, 2019, the Company’s valuation allowances were as follows: Jurisdiction Valuation Allowances (in thousands) United States $ 41,456 Norway 9,744 United Kingdom 2,829 Brazil 2,222 Mexico 1,231 Other 884 $ 58,366
Changes in the Company's Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits	Changes in the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits are as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (in thousands) Balance, January 1, $ 7,497 $ 9,637 $ 13,244 Additions for the current year tax - - - Additions related to prior years 1,027 - 110 Reductions related to lapses in statue of limitations (1,885 ) (1,262 ) (327 ) Reductions related to prior years - (878 ) (3,390 ) Balance, December 31, $ 6,639 $ 7,497 $ 9,637

Supplemental Quarterly Financ_2

Supplemental Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Summarized Quarterly Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information	Summarized quarterly supplemental consolidated financial information for 2019 and 2018 are as follows: 2019 Quarter Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 (in thousands, except per share data) Revenue $ 57,510 $ 60,332 $ 60,993 $ 64,096 Operating income (loss) $ (8,121 ) $ (2,560 ) $ 2,998 $ 5,613 Net income (loss) $ (11,953 ) $ (6,126 ) $ (270 ) $ (437 ) Net income (loss) attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders $ (11,983 ) $ (6,156 ) $ (494 ) $ (523 ) Net income (loss) per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, basic $ (0.63 ) $ (0.32 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.03 ) Net income (loss) per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, diluted $ (0.63 ) $ (0.32 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.03 ) Weighted average shares outstanding, basic 18,949 19,082 19,970 19,975 Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted 18,949 19,082 19,970 19,975 2018 Quarter Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 (in thousands, except per share data) Revenue $ 53,833 $ 60,007 $ 64,770 $ 60,244 Operating loss $ (4,470 ) $ (4,330 ) $ (1,021 ) $ (51,274 ) Net loss $ (5,526 ) $ (4,299 ) $ (2,798 ) $ (49,691 ) Net loss attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders $ (5,556 ) $ (4,329 ) $ (2,847 ) $ (49,721 ) Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, basic $ (0.31 ) $ (0.23 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (2.62 ) Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, diluted $ (0.31 ) $ (0.23 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (2.62 ) Weighted average shares outstanding, basic 18,146 18,639 18,905 18,948 Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted 18,146 18,639 18,905 18,948

Business and Summary of Signi_3

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Maturities of cash on-hand and highly-liquid investments purchased	three months or less
Restricted cash, current	$ 42,000	$ 41,000	$ 43,000
Restricted cash, long-term assets	$ 1,522,000	1,544,000	1,500,000
Outstanding period for receivables and balances to be reviewed individually	Greater than 120 days
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	$ 0	0	0
Impairment of intangibles	0	0	0
Goodwill	46,792,000	46,631,000	37,088,000
Revenue recognized from customers	1,000	0
Retention included in Accounts Receivable	2,600	3,300
Finance Lease, Liability					$ 6,500,000
Right-of-use lease liability - long-term portion	6,329,000				5,800,000
Finance Lease, Liability, Current					$ 700,000
Systems Integration Projects [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Costs and estimated earnings	13,300	7,100
Backlog from revenue contract	26,200,000	45,500,000
Managed Communication Services [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Goodwill	23,000,000
Managed Communication Services [Member] | Goodwill [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value of goodwill in excess of carrying amount				16.10%
Applications and Internet-of-Things [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Goodwill	22,454,000	22,765,000	$ 13,723,000
Applications and Internet-of-Things [Member] | Goodwill [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value of goodwill in excess of carrying amount				155.70%
Systems Integration [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,387,000	$ 1,387,000
Systems Integration [Member] | Goodwill [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value of goodwill in excess of carrying amount				29.20%
Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Expected useful lives	40 years
Intangible assets useful life	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Systems Integration Projects [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Remaining contract term	1 year
Maximum [Member] | Consolidated Entity Excluding Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member] | Rignet Qatar WLL [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Non-controlling interest of subsidiaries	3.00%	3.00%	3.00%
Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Expected useful lives	1 year
Intangible assets useful life	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Systems Integration Projects [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Remaining contract term	3 years

Business and Credit Concentra_3

Business and Credit Concentrations - Accounts Receivables, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Risks And Uncertainties [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 71,165	$ 71,649	$ 51,996
Allowance for doubtful accounts, January 1,	(4,199)	(2,975)	(4,324)
Current year provision for doubtful accounts	(1,786)	(2,660)	(366)
Write-offs	1,879	1,436	1,715
Allowance for doubtful accounts, December 31,	(4,106)	(4,199)	(2,975)
Accounts receivable, net	$ 67,059	$ 67,450	$ 49,021

Business and Credit Concentra_4

Business and Credit Concentrations - Additional Information (Detail) - Sales Revenue, Net [Member] - Customer	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue generated from top five customers	25.90%	23.00%	26.80%
Number of significant customers	0	0	0
Royal Dutch [Member]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Maximum percentage of revenue generated from single customer	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%

Business Combinations - Additio

Business Combinations - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands, R$ in Millions	Apr. 18, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 23, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 23, 2018BRL (R$)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Non-cash investing - contingent consideration for acquisitions						$ 7,600	$ 3,798
Change in fair value					$ 2,499	3,543	$ (320)
Auto-Comm and SAFCON [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price	$ 6,661
Amount paid for acquisition	2,200
Stock issued for acquisition	$ 4,100
Amount paid for working capital adjustment				$ 300
Goodwill acquired during period					1,400
Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price		$ 18,141
Amount paid for acquisition		3,200	R$ 10.6
Stock issued for acquisition		7,300
Goodwill acquired during period		10,700
Contingent consideration earn-out, estimated payment		7,600			9,700
Estimate maximum earn-out payable in stock		$ 17,000
Business combination, contingent consideration, liability, current					4,400
Business combination, contingent consideration, liability, noncurrent					5,300
Change in fair value					2,900	1,800
Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member] | Earn Out Payment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Non-cash investing - contingent consideration for acquisitions					3,000
Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accreted interest expense on earn-out liability					200	100
Hydrasat, Auto-Comm, SAFCON and Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue						17,700
Net income (loss)						2,200
Hydrasat, Auto-Comm, SAFCON and Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member] | General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition related costs					$ 500	$ 2,300

Business Combinations - Summary

Business Combinations - Summary of Allocation of Purchase Price (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 18, 2018	Mar. 23, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 46,792	$ 46,631	$ 37,088
Deferred tax liability			$ (3,750)	$ (2,740)
Auto-Comm and SAFCON [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 4,947
Property and equipment	132
Identifiable intangible assets	1,520
Goodwill	1,387
Current liabilities	(1,006)
Deferred tax liability	(319)
Total purchase price	6,661
Auto-Comm and SAFCON [Member] | Brand Name [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets	$ 540
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life	7 years
Auto-Comm and SAFCON [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets	$ 980
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life	7 years
Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Current assets		$ 589
Property and equipment		73
Identifiable intangible assets		11,020
Goodwill		10,744
Current liabilities		(460)
Deferred tax liability		(3,825)
Total purchase price		18,141
Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member] | Brand Name [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 2,300
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life		7 years
Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 320
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life		7 years
Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member] | Technology [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 8,400
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life		7 years

Business Combinations - Summa_2

Business Combinations - Summary of Allocation of Purchase Price (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Mar. 23, 2018
Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Contingent consideration earn-out, estimated payment	$ 9.7	$ 7.6

Business Combinations - Supplem

Business Combinations - Supplemental Pro Forma Information (Detail) - Hydrasat, Auto-Comm, SAFCON and Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 243,311	$ 222,404
Expenses	305,096	238,045
Net loss	(61,785)	(15,641)
Net loss attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders	$ (61,924)	$ (15,620)
Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders:
Basic	$ (3.31)	$ (0.87)
Diluted	$ (3.31)	$ (0.87)

Business Combinations - Suppl_2

Business Combinations - Supplemental Pro Forma Information (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
GX dispute	$ 50,612
Hydrasat, Auto-Comm, SAFCON and Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member] | General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
GX dispute	$ 50,600

Goodwill and Intangibles - Good

Goodwill and Intangibles - Goodwill Balances and Changes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 46,631	$ 37,088
Foreign currency translation	161	(2,588)
Ending Balance	46,792	46,631
Intelie, Auto-Comm and SAFCON [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill acquired during period		12,131
Managed Communication Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	22,479	23,365
Foreign currency translation	472	(886)
Ending Balance	22,951	22,479
Applications and Internet-of-Things [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	22,765	13,723
Foreign currency translation	(311)	(1,702)
Ending Balance	22,454	22,765
Applications and Internet-of-Things [Member] | Intelie, Auto-Comm and SAFCON [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill acquired during period		10,744
Systems Integration [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	1,387
Ending Balance	$ 1,387	1,387
Systems Integration [Member] | Intelie, Auto-Comm and SAFCON [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill acquired during period		$ 1,387

Goodwill and Intangibles - Inta

Goodwill and Intangibles - Intangibles Activities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles Acquired		$ 66,799
Accumulated amortization and foreign currency translation, January 1, 2018		(36,394)
Beginning Balance	$ 33,733	30,405
Additions	5,738	14,766
Amortization expense	(8,976)	(9,776)
Foreign currency translation	(350)	(1,662)
Ending Balance	30,145	33,733
Brand Name [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles Acquired		5,943
Accumulated amortization and foreign currency translation, January 1, 2018		(3,698)
Beginning Balance	3,683	2,245
Additions		2,840
Amortization expense	(838)	(1,036)
Foreign currency translation	(51)	(366)
Ending Balance	$ 2,794	3,683
Weighted average estimated lives (years)	7 years
Backlog [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles Acquired		3,282
Accumulated amortization and foreign currency translation, January 1, 2018		(3,265)
Beginning Balance		17
Amortization expense		(17)
Weighted average estimated lives (years)	0 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles Acquired		32,437
Accumulated amortization and foreign currency translation, January 1, 2018		(18,936)
Beginning Balance	$ 11,296	13,501
Additions		1,300
Amortization expense	(2,623)	(3,349)
Foreign currency translation	(44)	(156)
Ending Balance	$ 8,629	11,296
Weighted average estimated lives (years)	7 years
Software [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles Acquired		13,694
Accumulated amortization and foreign currency translation, January 1, 2018		(8,071)
Beginning Balance	$ 3,445	5,623
Additions	717	236
Amortization expense	(2,447)	(2,480)
Foreign currency translation	45	66
Ending Balance	$ 1,760	3,445
Weighted average estimated lives (years)	5 years
Licenses [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles Acquired		2,500
Accumulated amortization and foreign currency translation, January 1, 2018		(1,620)
Beginning Balance	$ 1,823	880
Additions		1,251
Amortization expense	(285)	(308)
Foreign currency translation	(64)
Ending Balance	$ 1,474	1,823
Weighted average estimated lives (years)	15 years 3 months 18 days
Developed Technology [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles Acquired		5,903
Accumulated amortization and foreign currency translation, January 1, 2018		(551)
Beginning Balance	$ 11,307	5,352
Additions	5,021	8,948
Amortization expense	(2,175)	(1,787)
Foreign currency translation	(236)	(1,206)
Ending Balance	$ 13,917	11,307
Weighted average estimated lives (years)	5 years
Covenant Not To Compete [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangibles Acquired		3,040
Accumulated amortization and foreign currency translation, January 1, 2018		(253)
Beginning Balance	$ 2,179	2,787
Amortization expense	(608)	(608)
Ending Balance	$ 1,571	2,179
Weighted average estimated lives (years)	7 years
Customer Contracts [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions		191
Amortization expense		$ (191)
Weighted average estimated lives (years)	0 years

Goodwill and Intangibles - Amor

Goodwill and Intangibles - Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2020	$ 6,855
2021	6,452
2022	6,169
2023	5,529
2024	3,997
Thereafter	1,143
Total amortization expense of intangibles	$ 30,145	$ 33,733	$ 30,405

Property, Plant and Equipment -

Property, Plant and Equipment - Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 210,439	$ 192,730
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(150,321)	(129,145)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$ 60,118	63,585
Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Lives	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Lives	40 years
Telecommunication and Computer Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 189,209	176,518
Telecommunication and Computer Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Lives	1 year
Telecommunication and Computer Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Lives	5 years
Furniture and Other [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 13,684	10,415
Furniture and Other [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Lives	5 years
Furniture and Other [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Lives	7 years
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 6,225	4,419
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Lives	10 years
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Lives	40 years
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 1,321	$ 1,378

Property, Plant and Equipment_2

Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life And Values [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 22,200,000	$ 23,400,000	$ 24,100,000
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Long-Term Debt - Credit Facilit

Long-Term Debt - Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt Arrangements (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Term loan	$ 5,000	$ 10,000
Term-Out Loan	25,500
Revolving credit facility (RCF)	77,150	67,150
Unamortized deferred financing costs	(466)	(315)
Finance lease	543	192
Total debt, including current maturities	107,727	77,027
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	(10,627)	(4,831)
Current maturities of finance lease	(166)	(111)
Long-term debt, non current portion	$ 96,934	$ 72,085

Long-Term Debt - Additional Inf

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail)	Jun. 07, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 21, 2020USD ($)Institution	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 13, 2019USD ($)Institution	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)	Nov. 06, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of participating financial institutions | Institution				4
Line of credit outstanding amount						$ 77,150,000	$ 67,150,000
Performance bonds outstanding amount						6,400,000	30,500,000
Surety Bonds and Similar Instruments Outstanding						$ 1,800,000	1,700,000
Performance bond facility											$ 1,500,000
Maturity date of performance bond facility						Jun. 30, 2021
Amortization of deferred financing costs						$ 352,000	184,000	$ 217,000
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Performance bonds outstanding amount						0	0
GX Dispute [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Legal fees			$ 5,000,000			$ 3,900,000	$ 2,200,000
GX Dispute [Member] | Second Amendment
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Legal fees	$ 5,000,000
GX Dispute [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio						3.25%
GX Dispute [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio						1.00%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of participating financial institutions | Institution		4
Contractual Obligation									$ 2,800,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Accounts Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual Obligation									700,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Other Long Term Liabilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual Obligation									$ 2,100,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | GX Dispute [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio		3.25%
Fixed charge coverage ratio		1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit outstanding amount						$ 77,200,000
Revolving credit facility										$ 85,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility		$ 100,000,000
Performance Bond and Letter of Credit [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Sublimit for issuance of standby letters of credit and performance bonds				$ 25,000,000
Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio		1.25%
Fixed charge coverage ratio		1.00%
Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Supplementary leverage ratio		3.00%
Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Supplementary leverage ratio		1.00%
Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit outstanding amount		$ 95,400,000
Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Supplementary leverage ratio		3.25%
Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Supplementary leverage ratio		1.75%
Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Out Facility [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity of Term Loan / Maturity date		Aug. 31, 2022
Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio						1.25%
Fixed charge coverage ratio						1.00%
Weighted average interest rate						5.20%	4.80%
Interest rate						4.80%
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis						LIBOR
Credit Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Supplementary leverage ratio						2.75%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Supplementary leverage ratio						1.00%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Supplementary leverage ratio		2.75%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Supplementary leverage ratio		1.00%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Supplementary leverage ratio				3.00%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Supplementary leverage ratio				1.75%
Updated Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio						2.75%
Fixed charge coverage ratio						1.00%
Updated Credit Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Supplementary leverage ratio						3.00%
Updated Credit Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Supplementary leverage ratio						1.00%
Updated Credit Agreement [Member] | GX Dispute [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit outstanding amount for specified reserve				$ 45,000,000
Updated Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit outstanding amount				30,000,000
Revolving credit facility				$ 85,000,000
Updated Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Out Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity of Term Loan / Maturity date				Apr. 6, 2021
Surety Bonds Member [Member] | GX Dispute [Member] | Second Amendment
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount	30,000,000
Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit outstanding amount						$ 5,000,000
Term Loan [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity of Term Loan / Maturity date					Mar. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal					$ 2,000,000
Term Loan [Member] | Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit outstanding amount		$ 16,000,000
Term Loan [Member] | Updated Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit outstanding amount										15,000,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal				$ 1,250,000
Accordion Feature [Member] | Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit outstanding amount		$ 30,000,000
Term Out Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit outstanding amount						$ 25,500,000
Term Out Loan [Member] | GX Dispute [Member] | Second Amendment
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prepayment of term out loan	$ 5,000,000
Term Out Loan [Member] | Updated Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit outstanding amount				30,000,000						$ 30,000,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal				$ 1,500,000

Long-Term Debt - Aggregate Prin

Long-Term Debt - Aggregate Principal Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2020	$ 10,793
2021	96,723
2022	166
2023	45
Total debt, including current maturities	$ 107,727

Related Party Transactions - Ad

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from related party	$ 0.1	$ 0.1
Avant Venture Capital AS [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from related party	$ 0.8	$ 0
Equity method investment, Ownership percentage	24.00%	24.00%

Fair Value Disclosure - Additio

Fair Value Disclosure - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2018
Fair Value Inputs Assets Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Derivatives	$ 0	$ 0
Change in fair value of earn-out/contingent consideration	2,499	3,543	$ (320)
Non-cash investing - contingent consideration for acquisitions		7,600	3,798
Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Contingent consideration earn-out, estimated payment	9,700	9,500
Business combination, contingent consideration, liability, current	4,400	3,000
Business combination, contingent consideration, liability, noncurrent	5,300	6,500
Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Change in fair value of earn-out/contingent consideration	2,900	1,800
Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Accreted interest expense on earn-out liability	200	100
Intelie Solucoes Em Informatica S A [Member] | Earn Out Payment [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Non-cash investing - contingent consideration for acquisitions	3,000
Cyphre Security Solutions [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Contingent consideration earn-out, estimated payment	3,100	3,700
Business combination, contingent consideration, liability, current	300	300
Business combination, contingent consideration, liability, noncurrent	2,700	3,400
Royalty payments	300
Cyphre Security Solutions [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Change in fair value of earn-out/contingent consideration	400	(300)
Cyphre Security Solutions [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Accreted interest expense on earn-out liability	$ 100	100
Tecnor [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Contingent consideration earn-out, estimated payment					$ 8,000
Change in fair value of earn-out/contingent consideration		$ 2,100	$ 300	$ 1,300

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement insurance coverage				$ 0
Recognized expense under operating leases				2,500,000	$ 2,800,000	$ 4,000,000
Operating lease right-of-use assets				$ 6,800,000
Operating lease,weighted-average discount rate				5.10%
Weighted-average remaining lease term				7 years 1 month 6 days
Proceeds from the sale of certain towers				$ 4,900,000
Gain on sale of certain towers				$ 4,900,000
Intial operating lease term				10 years
GX Dispute [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages Paid		$ 45,000,000
Legal expenses	$ 5,000,000			$ 3,900,000	$ 2,200,000
Long term purchase commitment amount, maximum				65,000,000
Accrued liability				$ 800,000
GX Dispute [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages Paid			$ 800,000

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Lease Obligations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2020	$ 2,053	$ 1,822
2021	1,358	1,115
2022	1,207	780
2023	1,176	692
2024	1,198	659
Thereafter	3,020	1,044
Total lease payments	10,012	$ 6,112
Less present value discount	(1,599)
Amounts recognized in Balance Sheet	8,413
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	2,084
Right-of-use lease liability - long-term portion	6,329
Total right-to-use lease liability	$ 8,413

Commitments and Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies - Commercial Commitments Related to Satellite and Network Services (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2020	$ 20,206
2021	9,953
2022	4,527
Other Commitment total	$ 34,686

Stock-Based Compensation - 2019

Stock-Based Compensation - 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan - Additional Information (Detail) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted	106,000	60,000
Exercise price	$ 8.30	$ 13.50
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of stock options, shares	1,000	60,000	70,000
Options forfeited	16,000	53,000	47,000
Options outstanding	410,000	324,000	381,000	499,000
Certain Officers and Employees [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted	1,233,736
2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under plan	2,175,000,000,000
Restricted common stock granted, net of share repurchase from employees and share cancellations, shares	901,043
2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | RSUs And Restricted Stock [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of RSUs and restricted stock vested	0
Shares of unvested RSUs and restricted stock	0
Shares of RSUs and restricted stock forfeited	901,043
2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | Certain Officers and Employees [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted	77,486
Exercise price	$ 5.77
Contractual term	10 years
Period of employment	3 years
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of stock options, shares	0
Options forfeited	0
Options outstanding	77,486
2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | Certain Officers and Employees [Member] | Vest Over a Three Year Period of Continued Employment [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units, net of share cancellations, shares	662,286
Vesting period for restricted stock	3 years
Vesting percentage for restricted shares issued to officers and employees	33.00%
2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | Certain Officers and Employees [Member] | Vest Over a Three Year Period of Continued Employment [Member] | Performance Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units granted	213,565
2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | Certain Officers and Employees [Member] | Vest Over a Four Year Period of Continued Employment [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units, net of share cancellations, shares	25,192
Vesting period for restricted stock	4 years
Vesting percentage for restricted shares issued to officers and employees	25.00%
2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | Certain Officers and Employees [Member] | First Anniversary [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage for restricted shares issued to officers and employees	33.30%

Stock-Based Compensation - 2010

Stock-Based Compensation - 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan - Additional Information (Detail) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted	106,000	60,000
Exercise price	$ 8.30	$ 13.50
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of stock options, shares	1,000	60,000	70,000
Options forfeited	16,000	53,000	47,000
Options outstanding	410,000	324,000	381,000	499,000
Certain Officers and Employees [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted	1,233,736
2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under plan	4,000,000
Stock options granted	0
Restricted common stock granted, net of share repurchase from employees and share cancellations, shares	587,955
2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | RSUs And Restricted Stock [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of RSUs and restricted stock vested	1,114,722
Shares of unvested RSUs and restricted stock	698,266
Shares of RSUs and restricted stock forfeited	628,890
2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | Certain Officers and Employees [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted	28,923
Exercise price	$ 15.06
Contractual term	7 years
Period of employment	3 years
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of stock options, shares	193,441
Options forfeited	711,715
Options outstanding	328,580
2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | Certain Officers and Employees [Member] | Vest Over a Three Year Period of Continued Employment [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units, net of share cancellations, shares	190,588
Vesting period for restricted stock	3 years
Vesting percentage for restricted shares issued to officers and employees	33.00%
2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | Certain Officers and Employees [Member] | Vest Over a Three Year Period of Continued Employment [Member] | Performance Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units granted	60,361
2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | Certain Officers and Employees [Member] | Vest Over a Four Year Period of Continued Employment [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units, net of share cancellations, shares	17,481
Vesting period for restricted stock	4 years
Vesting percentage for restricted shares issued to officers and employees	25.00%
2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | Certain Officers and Employees [Member] | First Anniversary [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage for restricted shares issued to officers and employees	33.30%
2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | Outside Directors [Member] | Vest in Twenty Twenty [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units, net of share cancellations, shares	86,772
2018 Short term Incentive Plan [Member] | Officers and Employees [Member] | Vest Immediately [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Issuance of unrestricted common stock	232,753

Stock-Based Compensation - 2006

Stock-Based Compensation - 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2010	Mar. 31, 2006
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under plan	106,000	60,000
Stock options exercised	1,000	60,000	70,000
Options forfeited	16,000	53,000	47,000
Options outstanding	410,000	324,000	381,000	499,000
Stock-based compensation	$ 8,621	$ 4,712	$ 3,703
Total unrecognized compensation cost	$ 7,500	$ 3,300
2006 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period for restricted stock	4 years
Contractual term of stock option granted	10 years
Vesting percentage for restricted shares issued to officers and employees	25.00%
Number of shares authorized under plan					5,000,000	3,000,000
Number of shares authorized under plan	981,125
Stock options exercised	755,503
Options forfeited	221,872
Options outstanding	3,750
Additional options issued	0
Weighted-average period	2 years

Stock-Based Compensation - Assu

Stock-Based Compensation - Assumptions Used for Stock Option Grants (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected term (in years)	7 years	7 years
Minimum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility	49.00%	48.00%
Risk-free interest rate	1.71%	2.80%
Maximum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility	51.00%
Risk-free interest rate	2.53%

Stock-Based Compensation - Addi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - $ / shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted	$ 4.40	$ 7.14
Weighted average remaining contractual term in years for equity award	2 years 3 months 18 days	1 year 8 months 12 days	1 year 8 months 12 days
Equity awards vested and expected to vest	3.9
Awards available for grant	0.6
Restricted Stock Units RSU, Performance Share Units And Restricted Stock [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average fair value of RSUs and restricted stock granted, per share	$ 9.08	$ 14.22	$ 19.68

Stock-Based Compensation - Summ

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Beginning balance, shares	324	381	499
Granted, shares	106	60
Exercised, shares	(1)	(60)	(70)
Forfeited, shares	(16)	(53)	(47)
Expired, shares	(3)	(4)	(1)
Ending balance, shares	410	324	381
Exercisable, shares	239	204	224
Beginning balance, weighted average exercise price	$ 20.41	$ 21.37	$ 20.77
Granted, weighted average exercise price	8.30	13.50
Exercised, weighted average exercise price	4.39	16.15	13.04
Forfeited, weighted average exercise price	12.90	23.89	27.11
Expired, weighted average exercise price	1.94	6.55	8.32
Ending balance, weighted average exercise price	17.12	20.41	21.37
Exercisable, weighted average exercise price	$ 22.09	$ 23.41	$ 21.28
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 5	$ 1,297	$ 1,286
Fair value of options vested	$ 511	$ 950	$ 837

Stock-Based Compensation - Su_2

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Company's RSU, PSU and Restricted Stock Activity (Detail) - Restricted Stock Units RSU, Performance Share Units And Restricted Stock [Member] - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Beginning balance	411	436
Granted, shares	1,489	459
Vested, shares	(332)	(337)
Forfeited, shares	(31)	(147)
Ending balance	1,537	411

Stock-Based Compensation - Su_3

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Changes in Unvested Equity Awards, Including Stock Options, RSUs, PSUs and Restricted Stock (Detail) - Unvested Equity Awards [Member] - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Beginning balance	356	296	473
Granted, shares	1,595	519	232
Vested, shares	(272)	(259)	(182)
Forfeited, shares	(47)	(200)	(227)
Unvested equity awards, ending balance	1,632	356	296
Unvested equity awards, weighted average grant date fair value, beginning balance	$ 17.52	$ 24.13	$ 16.62
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value	8.76	14.03	19.42
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value	7.33	22.03	14.16
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value	16.10	12.41	11.66
Unvested equity awards, weighted average grant date fair value, ending balance	$ 10.70	$ 17.52	$ 24.13

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Rec

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Reconciliation of the Numerators and Denominators of the Basic and Diluted per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders	$ (523)	$ (494)	$ (6,156)	$ (11,983)	$ (49,721)	$ (2,847)	$ (4,329)	$ (5,556)	$ (19,156)	$ (62,453)	$ (16,176)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	19,975	19,970	19,082	18,949	18,948	18,905	18,639	18,146	19,832	18,713	18,009
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted	19,975	19,970	19,082	18,949	18,948	18,905	18,639	18,146	19,832	18,713	18,009
Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, basic	$ (0.03)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.32)	$ (0.63)	$ (2.62)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.23)	$ (0.31)	$ (0.97)	$ (3.34)	$ (0.90)
Net loss per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, diluted	$ (0.03)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.32)	$ (0.63)	$ (2.62)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.23)	$ (0.31)	$ (0.97)	$ (3.34)	$ (0.90)

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Add

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Potentially issuable shares excluded from calculation of diluted EPS	1,426,281	573,481	625,039

Segment Information - Company's

Segment Information - Company's Business Segment Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 64,096	$ 60,993	$ 60,332	$ 57,510	$ 60,244	$ 64,770	$ 60,007	$ 53,833	$ 242,931	$ 238,854	$ 204,892
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)									149,753	146,603	131,166
Depreciation and amortization									31,129	33,154	30,845
Change in fair value of earn-out/contingent consideration									2,499	3,543	(320)
GX dispute										50,612
Gain on sales of property, plant and equipment, net of retirements									(4,240)	331	55
Selling, general and administrative									65,860	66,037	53,189
Operating loss	5,613	$ 2,998	$ (2,560)	$ (8,121)	(51,274)	$ (1,021)	$ (4,330)	$ (4,470)	(2,070)	(61,095)	(9,988)
Total assets	250,980				258,925				250,980	258,925	230,094
Capital expenditures									25,515	30,523	17,909
Reportable Segments [Member] | Managed Communications Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									164,857	171,574	164,238
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)									100,394	105,101	101,681
Depreciation and amortization									21,403	22,759	23,202
Selling, general and administrative									13,288	16,448	16,841
Operating loss									29,772	27,266	22,514
Total assets	155,807				171,503				155,807	171,503	181,157
Capital expenditures									22,165	29,058	17,066
Reportable Segments [Member] | Applications and Internet-of-Things [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									35,368	25,713	15,626
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)									17,239	13,386	10,751
Depreciation and amortization									4,892	4,570	1,738
Selling, general and administrative									4,551	1,961	1,685
Operating loss									8,686	5,796	1,452
Total assets	42,758				47,175				42,758	47,175	32,464
Capital expenditures									2,083	759	198
Reportable Segments [Member] | Systems Integration [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									42,706	41,567	25,028
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)									32,120	28,116	18,734
Depreciation and amortization									1,627	2,511	2,438
Selling, general and administrative									2,530	1,698	1,403
Operating loss									6,429	9,242	2,453
Total assets	29,124				24,094				29,124	24,094	16,708
Corporate and Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization									3,207	3,314	3,467
Change in fair value of earn-out/contingent consideration									2,499	3,543	(320)
GX dispute										50,612
Gain on sales of property, plant and equipment, net of retirements									(4,240)
Selling, general and administrative									45,491	45,930	33,260
Operating loss									(46,957)	(103,399)	(36,407)
Total assets	$ 23,291				$ 16,153				23,291	16,153	(235)
Capital expenditures									$ 1,267	$ 706	$ 645

Segment Information - Revenue E

Segment Information - Revenue Earned from Domestic and International Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 64,096	$ 60,993	$ 60,332	$ 57,510	$ 60,244	$ 64,770	$ 60,007	$ 53,833	$ 242,931	$ 238,854	$ 204,892
Domestic [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue									106,276	106,189	63,460
International [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue									$ 136,655	$ 132,665	$ 141,432

Segment Information - Long - Li

Segment Information - Long - Lived Assets, Net of Accumulated Depreciation for Both Domestic and International Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long lived assets	$ 143,884	$ 143,949
Domestic [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long lived assets	76,253	73,615
International [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long lived assets	$ 67,631	$ 70,334

Income Taxes - Components of th

Income Taxes - Components of the Income Tax Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current:
State	$ 412	$ 659	$ 495
Foreign	5,544	4,174	2,638
Total current	5,956	4,833	3,133
Deferred:
Federal	(120)	(411)	(2,020)
State	(268)	(1)	(8)
Foreign	5,177	(7,167)	2,367
Total deferred	4,789	(7,579)	339
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 10,745	$ (2,746)	$ 3,472

Income Taxes - Income (Loss) Be

Income Taxes - Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income (loss) before income taxes:
United States	$ (13,486)	$ (63,266)	$ (15,019)
Foreign	5,445	(1,794)	2,294
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ (8,041)	$ (65,060)	$ (12,725)

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statutory federal income tax rate		21.00%	21.00%	35.00%
Income tax examination likelihood settlement		Greater than 50.0%
Largest amount of uncertain tax benefits		50.00%
Uncertain tax benefits		$ 15,200	$ 16,100	$ 18,800
Unrecognized tax benefits which impact the annual effective tax rate		6,600
Valuation allowance related to assets		100
Accrued penalties and interest		8,600	8,600	9,200
Interest and penalties recognized		(100)	(600)	300
Reductions related to lapses in statue of limitations		$ 1,885	$ 1,262	$ 327
Forecast [Member]
Reductions related to lapses in statue of limitations	$ 3,200

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expen

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States statutory federal income tax rate	$ (1,689)	$ (13,663)	$ (4,454)
Non-deductible expenses	515	592	(294)
Deferred earnout adjustments	703	1,253
Noncash compensation	27	359	(30)
U.S. tax on foreign earnings, net of tax credits			(1,283)
Changes in valuation allowances	7,443	7,920	(5,956)
Tax credits	(1,863)	(1,025)	(699)
State taxes	(58)	74	224
Effect of operating in foreign jurisdictions	2,737	1,545	2,101
Deemed repatriation transition tax			3,807
Reduction of federal corporate tax rate		1,823	8,190
Changes in prior year estimates	526	(66)	(26)
Changes in uncertain tax benefits	1,135	(1,506)	1,798
Revisions of deferred tax accounts	1,217	(56)	(10)
Other	52	4	104
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 10,745	$ (2,746)	$ 3,472

Income Taxes - Significant Comp

Income Taxes - Significant Components of the Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 27,238	$ 17,934
Federal, state and foreign tax credits	13,964	13,042
Depreciation and amortization	12,396	12,359
Unrealized loss on functional currency	1,298	1,203
Allowance for doubtful accounts	1,495	1,221
Accruals not currently deductible	1,739	12,559
Stock-based compensation	1,450	755
Intercompany interest	1,738	1,779
Right-of-use lease asset	1,770
Other	1,375	193
Valuation allowance	(58,366)	(51,316)
Total deferred tax assets	6,097	9,729
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization	(1,714)	(2,342)
Right-of-use lease liability	(1,770)
Other	(266)	(398)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(3,750)	(2,740)
Net deferred tax assets	$ 2,347	$ 6,989

Income Taxes - Net Operating Lo

Income Taxes - Net Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 130,225
Tax Credit Carryforwards	$ 11,793
U.S. Federal [Member] | 2036 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Expiration Period Begins	2036
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 20,263
U.S. Federal [Member] | Indefinite [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 51,785
U.S. Federal [Member] | 2020 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Expiration Period Begins	2020
Tax Credit Carryforwards	$ 11,793
U.S. State [Member] | 2021 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Expiration Period Begins	2021
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 9,867
Non-U.S. [Member] | Indefinite [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 47,729
Non-U.S. [Member] | 2024 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Expiration Period Begins	2024
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 581

Income Taxes - Summary of Defer

Income Taxes - Summary of Deferred Tax Valuation Allowances (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Valuation allowance	$ 58,366	$ 51,316
Domestic [Member]
Valuation allowance	41,456
Norway [Member]
Valuation allowance	9,744
United Kingdom [Member]
Valuation allowance	2,829
Brazil [Member]
Valuation allowance	2,222
Mexico [Member]
Valuation allowance	1,231
Other [Member]
Valuation allowance	$ 884

Income Taxes - Changes in the C

Income Taxes - Changes in the Company's Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning, Balance	$ 7,497	$ 9,637	$ 13,244
Additions related to prior years	1,027		110
Reductions related to lapses in statue of limitations	(1,885)	(1,262)	(327)
Reductions related to prior years		(878)	(3,390)
Ending, Balance	$ 6,639	$ 7,497	$ 9,637

Supplemental Quarterly Financ_3

Supplemental Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) - Summarized Quarterly Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 64,096	$ 60,993	$ 60,332	$ 57,510	$ 60,244	$ 64,770	$ 60,007	$ 53,833	$ 242,931	$ 238,854	$ 204,892
Operating income (loss)	5,613	2,998	(2,560)	(8,121)	(51,274)	(1,021)	(4,330)	(4,470)	(2,070)	(61,095)	(9,988)
Net income (loss)	(437)	(270)	(6,126)	(11,953)	(49,691)	(2,798)	(4,299)	(5,526)	(18,786)	(62,314)	(16,197)
Net loss attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders	$ (523)	$ (494)	$ (6,156)	$ (11,983)	$ (49,721)	$ (2,847)	$ (4,329)	$ (5,556)	$ (19,156)	$ (62,453)	$ (16,176)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, basic	$ (0.03)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.32)	$ (0.63)	$ (2.62)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.23)	$ (0.31)	$ (0.97)	$ (3.34)	$ (0.90)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, diluted	$ (0.03)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.32)	$ (0.63)	$ (2.62)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.23)	$ (0.31)	$ (0.97)	$ (3.34)	$ (0.90)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	19,975	19,970	19,082	18,949	18,948	18,905	18,639	18,146	19,832	18,713	18,009
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted	19,975	19,970	19,082	18,949	18,948	18,905	18,639	18,146	19,832	18,713	18,009

Supplemental Quarterly Financ_4

Supplemental Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) - Additional Information (Details) - Non-Core [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Gain on the sale of non-core assets	$ 4.2	$ 4.2
Gain on the sale of non-core assets, per share	$ 0.21	$ 0.21

Employee Benefits - Additional

Employee Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer 401(k)contribution amount		$ 1,100,000	$ 800,000	$ 0
Employee's Contribution up to 3.0% [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer 401(k)matching contribution, percent of match	100.00%
Employer 401(k) matching contribution to employee percentage	3.00%
Employee's Contribution up to 3.0% - 5.0% [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer 401(k)matching contribution, percent of match	50.00%
Employee's Contribution up to 3.0% - 5.0% [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer 401(k) matching contribution to employee percentage	3.00%
Employee's Contribution up to 3.0% - 5.0% [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer 401(k) matching contribution to employee percentage	5.00%

Restructuring Costs - Cost Re_2

Restructuring Costs - Cost Reduction Plans - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)Employee	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)Employee	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)Employee
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, pre-tax		$ 0.5
Number of employees lay off | Employee		25		23	31
General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, pre-tax	$ 0.2		$ 0.7	$ 0.8	$ 0.8

Executive Departure costs - Add

Executive Departure costs - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
Executive departure expense	$ 0	$ 400,000	$ 1,200,000