Orbcomm (ORBC) 10-Q 2 Nov 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	ORBC
Entity Registrant Name	ORBCOMM Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,361,983
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		71,016,117

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 21,273	$ 27,077
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,596 and $1,233, respectively	34,493	29,816
Inventories	21,718	20,712
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,357	5,646
Restricted cash		1,000
Deferred income taxes	508	508
Total current assets	82,349	84,759
Satellite network and other equipment, net	218,505	229,970
Goodwill	114,002	112,425
Intangible assets, net	85,644	93,172
Other assets	7,378	6,573
Total assets	507,878	526,899
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	10,654	13,895
Accrued liabilities	27,399	24,186
Current portion of deferred revenue	7,565	7,652
Total current liabilities	45,618	45,733
Note payable - related party	1,275	1,241
Note payable	150,000	150,000
Deferred revenue, net of current portion	3,622	6,024
Deferred tax liabilities	19,409	18,440
Other liabilities	3,714	5,705
Total liabilities	223,638	227,143
Commitments and contingencies
ORBCOMM Inc. stockholders' equity
Common stock, par value $0.001; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 71,043,788 and 70,613,642 shares issued at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015	71	71
Additional paid-in capital	385,435	381,659
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(304)	(1,174)
Accumulated deficit	(101,737)	(81,424)
Less treasury stock, at cost; 29,990 shares at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015	(96)	(96)
Total ORBCOMM Inc. stockholders' equity	283,726	299,393
Noncontrolling interest	514	363
Total equity	284,240	299,756
Total liabilities and equity	507,878	526,899
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
ORBCOMM Inc. stockholders' equity
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 35,757 and 35,759 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015	$ 357	$ 357

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 1,596	$ 1,233
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	250,000,000	250,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	71,043,788	70,613,642
Treasury stock, shares	29,990	29,990
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred Stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred Stock, shares issued	35,757	35,759
Preferred Stock, shares outstanding	35,757	35,759

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Revenues:
Service revenues	$ 28,846	$ 25,048	$ 83,454	$ 72,833
Product sales	17,442	21,036	56,458	60,464
Total revenues	46,288	46,084	139,912	133,297
Cost of revenues, exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below:
Cost of services	9,791	8,766	28,330	24,788
Cost of product sales	13,218	15,424	41,868	44,162
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	12,031	10,668	34,843	33,134
Product development	1,217	1,202	5,126	4,628
Depreciation and amortization	11,158	6,331	31,668	19,426
Impairment loss - satellite network	10,680		10,680	12,748
Acquisition - related and integration costs	246	500	1,179	4,061
(Loss) income from operations	(12,053)	3,193	(13,782)	(9,650)
Other income (expense):
Interest income	100	90	283	246
Other income (expense)	426	(85)	335	307
Interest expense	(2,471)	(1,332)	(6,615)	(3,906)
Total other (expense)	(1,945)	(1,327)	(5,997)	(3,353)
(Loss) income before income taxes	(13,998)	1,866	(19,779)	(13,003)
Income taxes	(9)	221	369	312
Net (loss) income	(13,989)	1,645	(20,148)	(13,315)
Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	52	54	158	175
Net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc.	(14,041)	1,591	(20,306)	(13,490)
Net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders	$ (14,048)	$ 1,582	$ (20,313)	$ (13,517)
Per share information-basic:
Net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders	$ (0.20)	$ 0.02	$ (0.29)	$ (0.19)
Per share information-diluted:
Net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders	$ (0.20)	$ 0.02	$ (0.29)	$ (0.19)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	70,997	70,460	70,866	70,376
Diluted	70,997	71,918	70,866	70,376

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (13,989)	$ 1,645	$ (20,148)	$ (13,315)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - Foreign currency translation adjustments	191	186	863	(358)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	191	186	863	(358)
Comprehensive loss	(13,798)	1,831	(19,285)	(13,673)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(51)	(50)	(151)	(225)
Comprehensive loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc.	$ (13,849)	$ 1,781	$ (19,436)	$ (13,898)

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income	$ (20,148)	$ (13,315)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Change in allowance for doubtful accounts	146	167
Change in the fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration	(213)	(674)
Amortization of the fair value adjustment related to warranty liabilities acquired through acquisitions	(57)	(12)
Amortization of deferred financing fees	611	348
Depreciation and amortization	31,668	19,426
Impairment loss - satellite network	10,680	12,748
Stock-based compensation	3,824	3,214
Foreign exchange loss (gain)	482	(419)
Deferred income taxes	538	62
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	(3,925)	3,408
Inventories	(336)	(4,275)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	134	(470)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(1,013)	(8,730)
Deferred revenue	(2,540)	(118)
Other liabilities	(664)	(175)
Net cash provided by operating activities	19,187	11,185
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(3,452)	(133,078)
Capital expenditures	(22,519)	(32,106)
Cash held for acquisition		123,000
Change in restricted cash	1,000
Other	(198)
Net cash used in investing activities	(25,169)	(42,184)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds received from issuance of long-term debt		10,000
Cash paid for debt issuance costs		(842)
Proceeds received from exercise of stock options		244
Payment of deferred purchase consideration	(342)	(1,106)
Principal payment of note payable		(10,000)
Principal payments of capital leases		(72)
Net cash used in financing activities	(342)	(1,776)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	520	(300)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(5,804)	(33,075)
Beginning of period	27,077	91,565
End of period	21,273	58,490
Cash paid for
Interest	6,581	6,747
Income taxes	(110)	584
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Capital expenditures incurred not yet paid	1,090	2,030
Capital expenditure milestone payable incurred not yet paid	5,070	130
Stock-based compensation related to capital expenditures	219	27
Series A convertible preferred stock dividend paid in kind	7
Common stock issued as payment for MPUs		358
Common stock issued as payment for contingent consideration	352	$ 542
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	$ 514

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Beginning balances at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 308,509	$ 909	$ 70	$ 376,297	$ (583)	$ (68,137)	$ (96)	$ 49
Beginning balances, shares at Dec. 31, 2014		90,973	70,109,488				29,990
Vesting of restricted stock units, shares			227,382
Stock-based compensation	3,222		$ 1	3,221
Common stock issued as payment for MPUs	358			358
Common stock issued as payment for MPUs, shares			54,801
Series A convertible preferred stock dividend		$ 27				(27)
Series A convertible preferred stock dividend, shares		2,734
Payment of contingent consideration	542
Exercise of SARs, shares			62,725
Exercise of stock options	244			244
Exercise of stock options, shares			50,000
Net income (loss)	(13,315)					(13,490)		175
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(358)				(408)			50
Ending balances at Sep. 30, 2015	298,660	$ 936	$ 71	380,120	(991)	(81,654)	$ (96)	274
Ending balances, shares at Sep. 30, 2015		93,707	70,504,396				29,990
Beginning balances at Dec. 31, 2015	299,756	$ 357	$ 71	381,659	(1,174)	(81,424)	$ (96)	363
Beginning balances, shares at Dec. 31, 2015		35,759	70,613,642				29,990
Vesting of restricted stock units, shares			261,730
Stock-based compensation	3,417			3,417
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock		$ (7)		7
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock, shares		(708)	1,178
Series A convertible preferred stock dividend		$ 7				(7)
Series A convertible preferred stock dividend, shares		706
Payment of contingent consideration	352			352
Payment of contingent consideration, shares			35,464
Exercise of SARs, shares			131,774
Net income (loss)	(20,148)					(20,306)		158
Foreign currency translation adjustments	863				870			(7)
Ending balances at Sep. 30, 2016	$ 284,240	$ 357	$ 71	$ 385,435	$ (304)	$ (101,737)	$ (96)	$ 514
Ending balances, shares at Sep. 30, 2016		35,757	71,043,788				29,990

Organization and Business

Organization and Business	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Business	1. Organization and Business ORBCOMM Inc. (“ORBCOMM” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, is a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (“M2M”) and Internet of Things (“IoT”) solutions, including network connectivity, devices, device management and web reporting applications. The Company’s M2M and IoT products and services are designed to track, monitor, control and enhance security for a variety of assets, such as trailers, trucks, rail cars, sea containers, generators, fluid tanks, marine vessels, diesel or electric powered generators (“gensets”), oil and gas wells, pipeline monitoring equipment, irrigation control systems and utility meters, in industries for transportation & distribution, heavy equipment, oil & gas, maritime and government. Additionally, the Company provides satellite Automatic Identification Service (“AIS”) data services to assist in vessel navigation and to improve maritime safety for government and commercial customers worldwide. using multiple network platforms, including The Company’s satellite-based customer solution offerings use small, low power, mobile satellite subscriber communicators for remote asset connectivity, and the Company’s terrestrial-based solutions utilize cellular data modems with subscriber identity modules (“SIMS”). The Company also resells service using the two-way Inmarsat satellite network to provide higher bandwidth, low-latency satellite products and services, leveraging the Company’s IsatDataPro (“IDP”) technology. The Company’s customer solutions provide access to data gathered over these systems via connections to other public or private networks, including the Internet. The Company provides what it believes is the most versatile, leading-edge M2M and IoT solutions to enable its customers to run their business more efficiently.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Principles	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Principles	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Principles Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. The accompanying financial statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, and investments in variable interest entities in which the Company is determined to be the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The portions of majority-owned subsidiaries that the Company does not own are reflected as noncontrolling interests in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Investments Investments in entities over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence but does not have a controlling interest are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company considers several factors in determining whether it has the ability to exercise significant influence with respect to investments, including, but not limited to, direct and indirect ownership level in the voting securities, active participation on the board of directors, approval of operating and budgeting decisions and other participatory and protective rights. Under the equity method, the Company’s proportionate share of the net income or loss of such investee is reflected in the Company’s condensed consolidated results of operations. When the Company does not exercise significant influence over the investee, the investment is accounted for under the cost method. Although the Company owns interests in companies that it accounts for pursuant to the equity method, the investments in those entities had no carrying value as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The Company has no guarantees or other funding obligations to those entities. The Company had no equity in or losses of those investees for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. Acquisition-related and Integration Costs Acquisition-related and integration costs are expensed as incurred and are presented separately on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. These costs may include professional services expenses and identifiable integration costs directly relating to acquisitions. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company has no financial assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain triggering events occur the Company is required to evaluate its non-financial assets for impairment and any resulting asset impairment would require that a non-financial asset be recorded at the fair value. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurement Disclosure,” prioritizes inputs used in measuring fair value into a hierarchy of three levels: Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets; Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing. The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated their fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. The carrying value of the Secured Credit Facilities, as defined below, approximated its fair value as the debt is at variable interest rates. The fair value of the Note payable-related party is deminimus. Concentration of Credit Risk The Company’s customers are primarily commercial organizations. Accounts receivable are generally unsecured. Accounts receivable are due in accordance with payment terms included in contracts negotiated with customers. Amounts due from customers are stated net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company determines its allowance for doubtful accounts by considering a number of factors, including the length of time accounts are past due, the customer’s current ability to pay its obligations to the Company and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Company writes-off accounts receivable when they are deemed uncollectible. There were no customers with revenues greater than 10% of the Company’s consolidated total revenues for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016. One customer, Hub City Terminals, Inc. comprised 11.0% of the Company’s consolidated total revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. There were no customers with revenues greater than 10% of the Company’s consolidated total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. One customer, Caterpillar, Inc., comprised 10.7% and 11.6% of the Company’s consolidated accounts receivable as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. As of September 30, 2016, the Company did not maintain in-orbit insurance coverage for its ORBCOMM Generation 1 (“OG1”) satellites to address the risk of potential systemic anomalies, failures or catastrophic events affecting its satellite constellation. The Company maintains in-orbit insurance coverage for its ORBCOMM Generation 2 (“OG2”) satellites, as described in “Note 15 – Commitments and Contingencies.” Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, determined on a first-in, first-out basis. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, inventory consisted primarily of finished goods and purchased parts to be utilized by its contract manufacturer totaling $13,682 and $16,912, respectively, and $8,036 and $3,800, respectively, of raw materials, net of inventory obsolescence. The Company reviews inventory quantities on hand and evaluates the realizability of inventories and adjusts the carrying value as necessary based on forecasted product demand. A provision is made for potential losses on slow moving and obsolete inventories when identified. Valuation of Long-lived Assets Property and equipment and other long-lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company measures recoverability by comparing the carrying amount to the projected cash flows the assets are expected to generate. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that carrying value exceeds fair value. Our satellite constellation and related assets are evaluated as a single asset group whenever facts or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If indicators of impairment are identified, recoverability of long-lived assets is measured by comparing their carrying amount to the projected cash flows the assets are expected to generate. Determining whether an impairment has occurred typically requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including the allocation of cash flows to assets or asset groups and, if required, an estimate of fair value for those assets or asset groups. If a satellite were to fail while in-orbit, the resulting loss would be charged to expense in the period it is determined that the satellite is not recoverable. The amount of any such loss would be reduced to the extent of insurance proceeds estimated to be received. An impairment loss of $10,680 related to one of the Company’s OG2 satellites was recorded for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. Refer to “Note 6 – Satellite Network and Other Equipment” for more information. Warranty Costs The Company accrues for one-year warranty coverage on product sales estimated at the time of sale based on historical costs to repair or replace products for customers compared to historical product revenues. The warranty accrual is included in accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Refer to “Note 8 – Accrued Liabilities” for more information. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2014-09”), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. ASU 2014-09 will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for all entities by one year. As a result, the new standard is effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. Early adoption prior to the original effective date is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17 “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes” (“ASU 2015-17”), which is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2015-17 requires an entity to classify all deferred tax assets, along with any valuation allowance, as noncurrent on the balance sheet. As a result, each jurisdiction will have one net noncurrent deferred tax asset or liability. The adoption of this standard, which may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively, is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”), which is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. ASU 2016-02 requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities arising from a lease for both financing and operating leases, along with additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the effect that ASU 2016-02 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, if any. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09 “Improvements to Employee Share Based Payment Accounting” (“ASU 2016-09”), which amends FASB ASC Topic 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation” and is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2016-09 includes provisions intended to simplify various aspects related to how share-based payments are accounted for and presented in the financial statements. The adoption of this standard, which will be applied prospectively, is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15 “Statements of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments” (“ASU 2016-15”) and is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. ASU 2016-15 is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard, which is required to be applied using the retrospective transition method, is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated statement of cash flows.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	3. Acquisitions Skygistics Ltd. On May 26, 2016, pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement entered into on April 11, 2016 among a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, Skygistics Propriety Limited and Satconnect Propriety Limited (the “Skygistics Sellers”), the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Skygistics (PTY) Ltd. (“Skygistics”), for a purchase price of $3,835 and additional contingent consideration of up to $954, subject to certain operational milestones (the “Skygistics Acquisition”). Preliminary Estimated Purchase Price Allocation The Skygistics Acquisition has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 805 “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”). This method requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date (the “Acquisition Method”). The excess of the purchase price over the net assets was recorded as goodwill. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price was based upon a preliminary valuation and the estimates and assumptions are subject to change during the one-year measurement period. The total consideration for the Skygistics Acquisition was $4,349, of which $514 represents acquisition date contingent consideration at fair value, in a debt free, cash free transaction. The preliminary estimated purchase price allocation for the Skygistics Acquisition is as follows: Amount Cash and cash equivalents $ 383 Accounts receivable 989 Inventories 292 Other current assets 112 Property, plant and equipment 418 Deferred tax assets 90 Intangible assets 1,545 Total identifiable assets acquired 3,829 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 410 Deferred tax liabilities 433 Other liabilities 11 Total liabilities assumed 854 Net identifiable assets acquired 2,975 Goodwill 1,374 Total preliminary purchase price $ 4,349 Intangible Assets The estimated fair value of the customer lists was determined using the “excess earnings method” under the income approach, which represents the total income to be generated by the asset. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in the development of those asset valuations include the projected revenue associated with the asset, the appropriate discount rate to select in order to measure the risk inherent in each future cash flow stream, the assessment of each asset’s life cycle, as well as other factors (the “Customer List Valuation Technique”). The discount rate used to arrive at the present value at the acquisition date of the customer lists was 19%. The remaining useful lives of customer lists were based on the customer attrition and the projected economic benefit of these customers. The Company recorded a customer list intangible asset in the amount of $1,545 and assigned an estimated useful life of 13 years to the customer list. Goodwill The Skygistics Acquisition provides a broad range of satellite and cellular connectivity options as well as telematics solutions centered on the management of remote and mobile assets to more than 250 telematics and enterprise customers. Indemnification Asset In connection with the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into an escrow agreement with the Skygistics Sellers and an escrow agent. Under the terms of the escrow agreement, $757 was placed in an escrow account through August 2017 to fund any indemnification obligations owed to the Company under the Asset Purchase Agreement. On June 1, 2016, $304 was released from the escrow fund to the Skygistics Sellers in accordance with the terms of the escrow agreement. Contingent Consideration Additional consideration is conditionally due to the Skygistics Sellers upon achievement of certain financial milestones through April 2017. The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration obligation is determined using Level 3 unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity based on the Company’s own assumptions. The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration was determined based on the Company’s preliminary estimates using the probability-weighted discounted cash flow approach. As of September 30, 2016, the Company recorded $517 in accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheet in connection with the contingent consideration. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016, charges of $3, were recorded to selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for accretion associated with the contingent consideration . WAM Technologies, LLC On October 6, 2015, pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement entered into by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, WAM Technologies, LLC (“WAM”) and the individual owners of WAM (the “WAM Sellers”), the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of WAM for total consideration of $8,689, inclusive of a working capital settlement of $189, of which $1,100 was deposited in escrow in connection with certain indemnification obligations (the “WAM Acquisition”). Preliminary Estimated Purchase Price Allocation The WAM Acquisition has been accounted for using the Acquisition Method. The excess of the purchase price over the net assets was recorded as goodwill. The total consideration for the WAM Acquisition was $8,689 in a debt-free, cash-free transaction. The preliminary estimated purchase price allocation for the WAM Acquisition is as follows: Amount Accounts receivable $ 563 Property, plant and equipment 122 Intangible assets 4,810 Total identifiable assets acquired 5,495 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 204 Deferred revenues 7,326 Total liabilities assumed 7,530 Net identifiable assets acquired (2,035 ) Goodwill 10,724 Total preliminary purchase price $ 8,689 Intangible Assets The estimated fair value of the technology and trademark intangible assets was determined using the “relief from royalty method” under the income approach, which is a valuation technique that provides an estimate of the fair value of an asset based on the costs savings that are available through ownership of the asset by the avoidance of paying royalties to license the use of the assets from another owner (the “Technology and Trademark Valuation Technique”). The estimated fair value of the customer lists was determined using the Customer List Valuation Technique. The discount rate used to arrive at the present value at the acquisition date of the customer lists, technology and trademarks was 26%. The remaining useful lives of the technology and trademarks were based on historical product development cycles, the projected rate of technology migration and a market participant’s use of these intangible assets and the pattern of projected economic benefit of these intangible assets. The remaining useful lives of customer lists were based on the customer attrition and the projected economic benefit of these customers. Estimated Useful life (years) Amount Customer lists - one customer 10 $ 3,720 Customer lists - all other customers 11 600 Technology 10 450 Trademarks 1 40 $ 4,810 Goodwill The WAM Acquisition expands and strengthens the Company’s cold chain monitoring solutions, which include trailers, rail cars, gensets and sea containers. With the addition of WAM’s installed base, the Company is expected to become a leader in monitoring cargo shipments. These factors contributed to a preliminary estimated purchase price resulting in recognition of goodwill. The goodwill attributable to the WAM Acquisition is deductible for tax purposes. Indemnification Asset In connection with the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into an escrow agreement with the WAM Sellers and an escrow agent. Under the terms of the escrow agreement, $1,100 was placed in an escrow account through December 2017 to fund any indemnification obligations owed to the Company under the Asset Purchase Agreement. Unaudited Pro Forma Results of Operation The following tables present the unaudited pro forma consolidated operating results for the Company, as though the WAM Acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the prior annual reporting period. The unaudited pro forma results reflect certain adjustments related to past operating performance, acquisition costs and acquisition accounting adjustments, such as increased depreciation and amortization expense based on the fair valuation of assets acquired and the related tax effects. The pro forma results do not include any anticipated synergies which may be achievable subsequent to the acquisition date. Accordingly, such pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred had the acquisition been completed on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of the future operating results of the combined company: Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 As Reported WAM Acquisition Pro Forma Net revenues $ 46,084 $ 1,628 $ 47,712 Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 1,582 $ 548 $ 2,130 Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.02 $ 0.03 Diluted $ 0.02 $ 0.03 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 As Reported WAM Acquisition Pro Forma Net revenues $ 133,297 $ 5,234 $ 138,531 Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders $ (13,517 ) $ 1,147 $ (12,370 ) Earnings per share: Basic $ (0.19 ) $ (0.18 ) Diluted $ (0.19 ) $ (0.18 ) InSync Software, Inc. On January 16, 2015, pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement entered into by the Company, IDENTEC Group AG (“IDENTEC”) and InSync Software, Inc. (“InSync”), the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of InSync from IDENTEC for an aggregate consideration of (i) $10,850 in cash, comprised of various components and inclusive of net working capital adjustments of $250, of which $1,320 was deposited in escrow in connection with certain indemnification obligations; and (ii) additional contingent consideration of up to $5,000 (the “InSync Acquisition”). The InSync Acquisition supports the Company’s strategy to seek to provide the most complete set of applications and capabilities in the M2M and IoT industry, while broadening the Company’s market access to a wide range of industries. SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc. On January 1, 2015, pursuant to an Arrangement Agreement dated November 1, 2014, among the Company, the Company’s acquisition subsidiary, SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc. (“SkyWave”) and the representatives of certain SkyWave shareholders, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of SkyWave for total consideration of $130,203 consisting of (i) $122,373 cash consideration, inclusive of a working capital settlement of $300, of which $10,600 was deposited in escrow in connection with certain indemnification obligations; and (ii) $7,500 in the form of a promissory note settled by the transfer of assets to Inmarsat Global Limited (“Inmarsat”) pursuant to an agreement with Inmarsat (the “SkyWave Acquisition”). The $7,500 note was not considered part of the purchase price for accounting purposes. The SkyWave Acquisition furthers the Company’s strategy to seek to provide the most complete set of options and capabilities in the industry. SkyWave’s distribution channels in South America, Asia and the Middle East, along with Inmarsat’s support, provide the Company with broader global distribution and provide the Company access to new geographies in Eastern Europe and Asia while adding diverse vertical markets, such as security and marine. The addition of SkyWave’s higher bandwidth, low-latency satellite products and services that leverage the IDP technology, which is now jointly owned by the Company and Inmarsat, also further expands the breadth of the Company’s solutions portfolio. Euroscan Holding B.V. On March 11, 2014, pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement entered into by the Company and MWL Management B.V., R.Q. Management B.V., WBB GmbH, ING Corporate Investments Participaties B.V. and Euroscan Holding B.V., as sellers (the “Share Purchase Agreement”), the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding equity of Euroscan Holding B.V., including, indirectly, its wholly-owned subsidiaries Euroscan B.V., Euroscan GmbH Vertrieb Technischer Geräte, Euroscan Technology Ltd. and Ameriscan, Inc. (collectively, the “Euroscan Group” or “Euroscan”) for an aggregate consideration of (i) $29,163, inclusive of net working capital adjustments and net cash (on a debt free, cash free basis); (ii) issuance of 291,230 shares of the Company’s common stock, valued at $7.70 per share, which reflected the Company’s closing price on the acquisition date; and (iii) additional contingent considerations of up to $6,547 (the “Euroscan Acquisition”). The Euroscan Acquisition allowed the Company to complement its North American operations in M2M by adding a significant distribution channel in Europe and other key geographies where Euroscan has market share. Contingent Consideration Additional consideration is conditionally due to MWL Management B.V. and R.Q. Management B.V. upon achievement of financial and operational milestones through March 2017. The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration obligation is determined using Level 3 unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity based on our own assumptions. The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration was determined based on the Company’s preliminary estimates using the probability-weighted discounted cash flow approach. As of September 30, 2016, the Company recorded $805 in accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheet in connection with the contingent consideration. As of December 31, 2015, the Company recorded $1,719 in other non-current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet in connection with the contingent consideration. Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration obligations are recorded in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. In the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded a reduction of the contingent liability of $245 and $443, respectively, in SG&A expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations due to a decrease in the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration. The Company recorded an increase of the contingent liability of $182 in SG&A expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 in connection with the achievement of one operational milestone. A total of $694 was paid to MWL Management B.V. and R.Q. Management B.V. in cash and common stock of the Company during the quarter ended June 30, 2016 upon achievement of this milestone. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016, charges of $23 and $45, respectively, were recorded in SG&A expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for accretion associated with the contingent consideration. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015, charges of $76 and $252, respectively, were recorded in SG&A expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for accretion associated with the contingent consideration.

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Stock-based Compensation	4. Stock-based Compensation On April 20, 2016, the stockholders of the Company approved the ORBCOMM Inc. 2016 Long-Term Incentives Plan (the “2016 LTIP”). The 2016 LTIP replaces the Company’s 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2006 LTIP”). The number of shares authorized for delivery under the 2016 LTIP is 6,949,400 shares, including 1,949,400 shares that remained available under the 2006 LTIP as of February 17, 2016, plus any shares previously subject to awards under the 2006 LTIP that are cancelled, forfeited or lapse unexercised since that date. As of September 30, 2016, there were 7,110,965 shares available for grant under the 2016 LTIP. Total stock-based compensation recorded by the Company for the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $1,219 and $979, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $3,824 and $3,214, respectively. Total capitalized stock-based compensation for the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $88 and $51, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $219 and $129, respectively. The following table summarizes the components of stock-based compensation expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Cost of services $ 116 $ 57 $ 449 $ 256 Cost of product sales 11 11 33 35 Selling, general and administrative 1,028 852 3,062 2,733 Product development 64 59 280 190 Total $ 1,219 $ 979 $ 3,824 $ 3,214 As of September 30, 2016, the Company had unrecognized compensation costs for stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) totaling $3,123. Time-Based Stock Appreciation Rights A summary of the Company’s time-based SARs for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is as follows: Weighted- Average Aggregate Weighted- Remaining Intrinsic Number of Average Contractual Value Shares Exercise Price Term (years) (In thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2016 4,109,184 $ 5.22 Granted — — Exercised (294,940 ) 5.22 Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding at September 30, 2016 3,814,244 $ 5.24 4.76 $ 21,294 Exercisable at September 30, 2016 3,670,044 $ 5.22 4.55 $ 20,933 Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2016 3,814,244 $ 5.24 4.76 $ 21,294 For the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $48 and $638, respectively, relating to these SARs. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $213 and $1,596, respectively, relating to these SARs. As of September 30, 2016, $591 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these SARs is expected to be recognized through August 2018. The intrinsic value of the time-based SARs exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $1,280. Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights A summary of the Company’s performance-based SARs for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is as follows: Weighted- Average Aggregate Weighted- Remaining Intrinsic Number of Average Contractual Value Shares Exercise Price Term (years) (In thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2016 778,774 $ 6.33 Granted — — Exercised (12,450 ) 2.91 Forfeited or expired (1,000 ) 5.65 Outstanding at September 30, 2016 765,324 $ 6.36 3.61 $ 3,729 Exercisable at September 30, 2016 765,324 $ 6.36 3.61 $ 3,729 Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2016 765,324 $ 6.36 3.61 $ 3,729 For the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $0 and $3, respectively, relating to these SARs. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation of $2 and $19, respectively, relating to these SARs. As of September 30, 2016, there is no unrecognized compensation cost related to these SARs expected to be recognized. The intrinsic value of the performance-based SARs exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $94. The fair value of each time-based and performance-based SAR award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the assumptions described below. For the periods indicated, the expected volatility was based on the Company’s historical volatility over the expected terms of the SAR awards. Estimated forfeitures were based on voluntary and involuntary termination behavior, as well as analysis of actual forfeitures. The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of the grant over the expected term of the SAR grants. The Company did not grant time-based or performance-based SARs during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Nine months ended September 30, 2015 Risk-free interest rate 1.35% and 1.82% Expected life (years) 6.0 Estimated volatility factor 62.7% to 64.6% Expected dividends None Time-based Restricted Stock Units A summary of the Company’s time-based RSUs for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is as follows: Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance at January 1, 2016 366,004 $ 6.63 Granted 215,195 9.38 Vested (75,970 ) 6.44 Forfeited or expired (12,534 ) 6.78 Balance at September 30, 2016 492,695 $ 7.86 For the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $605 and $149, respectively, related to these RSUs. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $1,755 and $420, respectively, related to these RSUs. As of September 30, 2016, $1,931 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these RSUs is expected to be recognized through September 2019. Performance-based Restricted Stock Units A summary of the Company’s performance-based RSUs for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is as follows: Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance at January 1, 2016 499,369 $ 6.66 Granted — — Vested (175,389 ) 6.53 Forfeited or expired (72,792 ) 6.58 Balance at September 30, 2016 251,188 $ 6.66 For the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $301 and $294, respectively, related to these RSUs. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $1,180 and $1,044, respectively, related to these RSUs. As of September 30, 2016, $601 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these RSUs is expected to be recognized through March 2017. The fair values of the time-based and performance-based RSU awards are based upon the closing stock price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Performance Units The Company grants market performance units (“MPUs”) to its senior executives based on stock price performance over a three-year period measured on December 31 of each year in the performance period. The MPUs will vest at the end of each year in the performance period only if the Company satisfies the stock price performance targets and continued employment by the senior executives through the dates the Compensation Committee has determined that the targets have been achieved. The value of the MPUs that will be earned each year ranges up to 15% of each of the senior executives’ annual base salaries depending on the Company’s stock price performance target for that year. The value of the MPUs can be paid in either cash or common stock or a combination of cash and stock at the Company’s option. The MPUs are classified as a liability and are revalued at the end of each reporting period based on the fair value of the awards over a three-year period. As the MPUs contain both a performance and service condition, the MPUs have been treated as a series of three separate awards, or tranches, for purposes of recognizing stock-based compensation expense. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense on a tranche-by-tranche basis over the requisite service period for that specific tranche. The Company estimated the fair value of the MPUs using a Monte Carlo Simulation Model that used the following assumptions: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 Risk-free interest rate 0.29% to 0.80% 0.00% to 0.71% Estimated volatility factor 29.0% 29.0% to 36.0% Expected dividends None None For the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $229 and $(105), respectively, relating to these MPUs. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $626 and $135, respectively, relating to these MPUs. In January 2015, the Company issued 54,801 shares of its common stock as payment of MPUs in connection with achieving the fiscal year 2013 and 2014 stock performance targets. Employee Stock Purchase Plan The Company’s Board of Directors adopted the ORBCOMM Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) on February 16, 2016 and the Company’s shareholders approved the ESPP on April 20, 2016. Under the terms of the ESPP, 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock are available for issuance, and eligible employees may have up to 10% of their gross pay deducted from their payroll up to a maximum of $25 per year to purchase shares of ORBCOMM common stock at a discount of up to 15% of its fair market value, subject to certain conditions and limitations. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $36 and $48, respectively, relating to the ESPP.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders	5. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders The Company accounts for earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share” (“ASC 260”) and related guidance, which requires two calculations of EPS to be disclosed: basic and diluted. The numerator in calculating basic and diluted EPS is an amount equal to the net income (loss) attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders for the periods presented. The denominator in calculating basic EPS is the weighted-average shares outstanding for the respective periods. The denominator in calculating diluted EPS is the weighted-average shares outstanding, plus the dilutive effect of unvested SAR and RSU grants and shares of Series A convertible preferred stock for the respective periods. The following sets forth the basic and diluted calculations of EPS for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders $ (14,048 ) $ 1,582 $ (20,313 ) $ (13,517 ) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic number of common shares outstanding 70,997 70,460 70,866 70,376 Dilutive effect of unvested SARs and RSUs and shares of Series A convertible preferred stock — 1,458 — — Diluted number of common shares outstanding 70,997 71,918 70,866 70,376 Earnings per share: Basic $ (0.20 ) $ 0.02 $ (0.29 ) $ (0.19 ) Diluted $ (0.20 ) $ 0.02 $ (0.29 ) $ (0.19 ) The following represents amounts not included in diluted EPS as their impact was anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (Shares in thousands) 2016 2015 2016 2015 SARs * 606 * * * Not applicable due to the loss for the period. The computation of net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. $ (14,041 ) $ 1,591 $ (20,306 ) $ (13,490 ) Preferred stock dividends on Series A convertible preferred stock (7 ) (9 ) (7 ) (27 ) Net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders $ (14,048 ) $ 1,582 $ (20,313 ) $ (13,517 )

Satellite Network and Other Equ

Satellite Network and Other Equipment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Satellite Network and Other Equipment	6. Satellite Network and Other Equipment Satellite network and other equipment consisted of the following: Useful life September 30, December 31, (years) 2016 2015 Land $ 381 $ 381 Satellite network 1-10 231,741 104,088 Capitalized software 3-7 24,706 13,201 Computer hardware 3 4,568 4,027 Other 2-7 7,335 6,853 Assets under construction 12,491 147,288 281,222 275,838 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (62,717 ) (45,868 ) $ 218,505 $ 229,970 During the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company capitalized costs attributable to the design and development of internal-use software in the amount of $803 and $847, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company capitalized costs attributable to the design and development of internal-use software in the amount of $2,991 and $2,617, respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense for the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $8,048 and $3,703, respectively, including amortization of internal-use software of $889 and $452, respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $22,429 and $11,554, respectively, including amortization of internal-use software of $2,534 and $1,236, respectively. For the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, 72% and 66% of depreciation and amortization expense, respectively, relate to cost of services and 7% and 11%, respectively, relate to cost of product sales, as these assets support the Company’s revenue generating activities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, 69% of depreciation and amortization expense relate to cost of services and 10% and 11%, respectively, relate to cost of product sales, as these assets support the Company’s revenue generating activities. As of September 30, 2016, assets under construction primarily consist of costs associated with acquiring, developing and testing software and hardware for internal and external use that have not yet been placed into service. As of December 31, 2015, assets under construction primarily consist of milestone payments pursuant to procurement agreements, which includes the design, development, launch and other direct costs relating to the construction of the OG2 satellites and upgrades to the Company’s infrastructure and ground segment. In August 2016 the Company lost communication with one of its OG2 satellites, launched on July 14, 2014. The Company is conducting an on-going investigation with support from the satellite prime contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation (“SNC”) and the payload subcontractor Boeing. On October 31, 2016, due to the extended period of no communication with the satellite, the Company’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors concluded, based on management’s recommendation, that a non-cash impairment charge of $10,680 should be recorded as a recognized subsequent event in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 855 “Subsequent Events” to write-off the net book value of the satellite for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 and decreased satellite network and other equipment by $13,474 and associated accumulated depreciation by $2,794 to remove the asset as of September 30, 2016. The impairment charge is reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. No amount of the impairment charge represents a cash expenditure and the Company does not expect that this impairment will result in any future cash expenditure. The Company has notified its in-orbit insurers that the loss of this OG2 satellite may result in a constructive total loss of that satellite. Under the insurance terms described in “Note 15 – Commitments and Contingencies”, the Company expects this satellite to qualify as the one satellite deductible applicable to the five mission one OG2 satellites, under which no claim is payable. During the quarter ended March 31, 2016, the Company recorded an impairment loss on one of its leased AIS satellites. Upon abandonment of the satellite, the Company no longer expects future cash flows to be generated from this asset. The impairment loss of $466 was determined based on the net carrying value of the asset at the time of the impairment and was recorded in depreciation and amortization in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. In addition, the Company decreased satellite network and other equipment, net and the associated accumulated depreciation on the condensed consolidated balance sheet by $2,374 and $1,908, respectively, as of September 30, 2016. On December 21, 2015, the Company launched the remaining 11 of its OG2 satellites aboard a Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (“SpaceX”) Falcon 9 launch vehicle. On March 1, 2016, following an in-orbit testing period, the Company initiated commercial service for the 11 OG2 satellites. As a result of the 11 OG2 satellites being placed into service, the Company reclassified $137,772 of costs out of assets under construction and into satellite network on March 1, 2016, and began depreciating the satellites over an estimated 10-year life. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded $14,208 and $6,176 of depreciation, respectively, in connection with its OG2 satellite constellation. In June 2015, the Company lost communication with one of its in-orbit OG2 satellites. The Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $12,748 on the condensed consolidated statement of operations in the quarter ended June 30, 2015 to write off the net book value of the satellite. In addition, the Company decreased satellite network and other equipment, net and the associated accumulated depreciation on the condensed consolidated balance sheet by $13,788 and $1,040, respectively, as of December 31, 2015. In January 2015, the Company lost communication with one of its OG1 Plane B satellites. In the quarter ended March 31, 2015, the Company removed $137 from satellite network and accumulated depreciation, respectively, representing the fully depreciated value of the satellite. In September 2015, the satellite re-established communication with the Company’s ground stations. There was no impact on the condensed consolidated balance sheet for the re-establishment of communications with this satellite.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	7. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of an acquired business over the estimated fair values of the underlying net tangible and intangible assets. Goodwill consisted of the following: Amount Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 112,425 Additions through acquisitions 1,374 Other measurement period adjustments 203 Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 114,002 Goodwill is allocated to the Company’s one reportable segment, which is its only reporting unit. The Company’s intangible assets consisted of the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Useful life Accumulated Accumulated (years) Cost amortization Net Cost amortization Net Customer lists 5-14 $ 91,757 $ (17,837 ) $ 73,920 $ 90,212 $ (11,319 ) $ 78,893 Patents and technology 5-10 16,557 (5,513 ) 11,044 16,390 (4,090 ) 12,300 Trade names and trademarks 1-2 2,884 (2,204 ) 680 2,885 (906 ) 1,979 $ 111,198 $ (25,554 ) $ 85,644 $ 109,487 $ (16,315 ) $ 93,172 As of March 31, 2016, the Company reviewed the useful lives for its trade name and trademark intangible assets and determined there to be events and circumstances to warrant a revision of the remaining amortization period. In accordance with FASB ASC 350 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other,” the Company will amortize the remaining carrying amount prospectively over the revised remaining useful lives. The weighted-average amortization period for the intangible assets is 9.9 years. The weighted-average amortization period for customer lists, patents and technology and trade names and trademarks is 10.3, 9.3 and 1.2 years, respectively. Amortization expense was $3,110 and $2,628 for the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Amortization expense was $9,239 and $7,872 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets subsequent to September 30, 2016 is as follows: Amount 2016 (remaining) $ 3,100 2017 10,760 2018 10,507 2019 10,471 2020 10,196 2021 9,723 Thereafter 30,887 $ 85,644

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	8. Accrued Liabilities The Company’s accrued liabilities consisted of the following: September 30, December 31, 2016 2015 Accrued compensation and benefits $ 6,515 $ 7,082 Warranty 1,995 2,321 Corporate income tax payable 243 204 Contingent consideration 1,322 — Accrued satellite network and other equipment 748 1,642 Accrued inventory purchases 2,840 1,676 Milestone payable 5,070 3,185 Accrued interest expense 1,019 1,017 Accrued airtime charges 894 834 Other accrued expenses 6,753 6,225 $ 27,399 $ 24,186 For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, changes in accrued warranty obligations consisted of the following: September 30, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 2,321 $ 1,470 Warranty liabilities assumed from acquisition — 450 Amortization of fair value adjustment of warranty liabilities acquired through acquisitions (57 ) (12 ) Reduction of warranty liabilities assumed in connection with acquisitions (384 ) (174 ) Warranty expense 722 912 Warranty charges (607 ) (239 ) Ending balance $ 1,995 $ 2,407

Deferred Revenues

Deferred Revenues	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Revenues	9. Deferred Revenues Deferred revenues consisted of the following: September 30, December 31, 2016 2015 Service activation fees $ 8,385 $ 10,800 Prepaid services 2,406 2,624 Warranty revenues 396 252 11,187 13,676 Less current portion (7,565 ) (7,652 ) Long-term portion $ 3,622 $ 6,024

Note Payable-Related Party

Note Payable-Related Party	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Note Payable-Related Party	10. Note Payable-Related Party In connection with the acquisition of a majority interest in Satcom International Group plc. in 2005, the Company recorded an indebtedness to OHB Technology A.G. (formerly known as OHB Teledata A.G.), a stockholder of the Company. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the principal balance of the note payable was €1,138 and it had a carrying value of $1,275 and $1,241, respectively. The carrying value was based on the note’s estimated fair value at the time of acquisition. The difference between the carrying value and principal balance was being amortized to interest expense over the estimated life of the note of six years which ended in September 30, 2011. This note does not bear interest and has no fixed repayment term. Repayment will be made from the distribution profits, as defined in the note agreement, of ORBCOMM Europe LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The note has been classified as long-term and the Company does not expect any repayments to be required prior to September 30, 2017.

Note Payable

Note Payable	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Note Payable	11. Note Payable Secured Credit Facilities On September 30, 2014, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Macquarie CAF LLC (“Macquarie” or the “Lender”) in order to refinance the Company’s $45,000 9.5% per annum Senior Notes (“Senior Notes”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Lender provided secured credit facilities (the “Secured Credit Facilities”) in an aggregate amount of $160,000 comprised of (i) a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $70,000 (the “Initial Term Loan Facility”); (ii) a $10,000 revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”); (iii) a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $10,000 (the “Term B2 Facility”), the proceeds of which were drawn and used on January 16, 2015 to partially finance the InSync Acquisition; and (iv) a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $70,000 (the “Term B3 Facility”), the proceeds of which were drawn on December 30, 2014 and used on January 1, 2015 to partially finance the SkyWave Acquisition. Proceeds of the Initial Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility were funded on October 10, 2014 and were used to repay in full the Company’s Senior Notes and pay certain related fees, expenses and accrued interest, as well as for general corporate purposes. The Secured Credit Facilities mature five years after the initial fund date of the Initial Term Loan Facility (the “Maturity Date”), but are subject to mandatory prepayments in certain circumstances. The Secured Credit Facilities will bear interest, at the Company’s election, of a per annum rate equal to either (a) a base rate plus 3.75% or (b) LIBOR plus 4.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.00%. The Secured Credit Facilities will be secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ assets. Subject to the terms set forth in the Credit Agreement, the Company may make optional prepayments on the Secured Credit Facilities at any time prior to the Maturity Date. The remaining principal balance is due on the Maturity Date. The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, conditions to funding, covenants and events of default. The covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement include, among other things, prohibitions on the Company and its subsidiaries against incurring certain indebtedness and investments (other than permitted acquisitions and other exceptions as specified therein), providing certain guarantees and incurring certain liens. In addition, the Credit Agreement includes a leverage ratio and consolidated liquidity covenant, as defined, whereby the Company is permitted to have a maximum consolidated leverage ratio as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of up to 5.00 to 1.00 and a minimum consolidated liquidity of $7,500 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter. The Credit Agreement provides for certain events of default, the occurrence of which could result in the acceleration of the Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement. In connection with entering into the Credit Agreement, and the subsequent funding of the Initial Term Loan Facility, Revolving Credit Facility, Term B2 Facility and the Term B3 Facility, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of approximately $4,721. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016, amortization of the debt issuance costs was $227 and $681, respectively. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015, amortization of the debt issuance costs was $106 and $345, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company capitalized $744 of interest expense and amortization of the debt issuance costs associated with the Initial Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility to construction of the OG2 satellites. The Company capitalized interest expense and deferred issuance costs associated with these facilities through March 1, 2016, the date the final 11 OG2 satellites were placed in service. The Company recorded charges of $2,471 and $6,615 to interest expense on its statement of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, related to interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs associated with the Term B2 and Term B3 Facilities and the Initial Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility after the OG2 satellites were placed in service on March 1, 2016. At September 30, 2016, no amounts were outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. The net availability under the Revolving Credit Facility was $10,000 as of September 30, 2016. As of September 30, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	12. Stockholders’ Equity Series A convertible preferred stock During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued dividends in the amount of 7,607 shares of Series A convertible preferred stock to the holders of the Series A convertible preferred stock. As of September 30, 2016, dividends in arrears were $4. Common Stock As of September 30, 2016, the Company has reserved 17,451,370 shares of common stock for future issuances related to employee stock compensation plans. On April 20, 2016, the stockholders of the Company approved the 2016 LTIP, which replaced the 2006 LTIP. The number of shares authorized for delivery under the 2016 LTIP is 6,949,400 shares, including 1,949,400 shares that remained available under the 2006 LTIP as of February 17, 2016. In addition, the stockholders of the Company approved the ESPP, under which 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock are available for issuance. Prior to the approval of the 2016 LTIP and ESPP, the Company had reserved 7,451,870 shares of common stock for future issuances related to employee stock compensation plans.

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	13. Segment Information The Company operates in one reportable segment, M2M data communications. Other than satellites in orbit, goodwill and intangible assets, long-lived assets outside of the United States are not significant. The Company’s foreign exchange exposure is limited as approximately 81% of the Company’s consolidated revenue is collected in US dollars. The following table summarizes revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the region in which the customer is located. Quarter Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 United States 59 % 67 % 62 % 65 % South America 11 % 11 % 11 % 13 % Japan 3 % 2 % 2 % 2 % Europe 21 % 19 % 19 % 19 % Other 6 % 1 % 6 % 1 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %

Income taxes

Income taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes	14. Income taxes For the quarter ended September 30, 2016, the Company’s income tax benefit was $9, compared to a tax expense of $221 for the prior year period. The change in the income tax provision for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 primarily related to a state income tax benefit in the current year period and a change in the geographical mix of income which decreased taxable non-U.S. earnings before income taxes when compared to the prior year period. This was offset, in part, by higher deferred tax expense in the current period related to an increase in amortization of tax deductible goodwill. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company’s income tax provision was $369 compared to $312 for the prior year period. The change in the income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 primarily related to higher deferred tax expense in the current period related to an increase in amortization of tax deductible goodwill, which was offset, in part, by state income tax benefits in the current year period. If the Company’s current estimates change in future periods, the impact on the deferred tax assets and liabilities may change correspondingly. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company maintained a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets primarily attributable to operations in the United States, as the realization of such assets was not considered more likely than not. There were no changes to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The Company does not expect any significant changes to its unrecognized tax positions during the next twelve months. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. No interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	15. Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings ORBCOMM v. CalAmp Corp On April 7, 2016, ORBCOMM filed a complaint against defendant CalAmp Corp. in the Eastern District of Virginia alleging infringement of five patents, seeking compensatory damages, treble damages, and an injunction. On July 18, 2016, CalAmp Corp. filed its answer to ORBCOMM’s complaint and counterclaim for (1) declaratory judgment of unenforceability of ORBCOMM’s patents in-suit; (2) inequitable conduct related to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office action to correct one of the patents in-suit and (3) an award of legal fees to CalAmp Corp. On May 27, 2016, CalAmp Corp. filed a motion to dismiss ORBCOMM’s claims on the basis, inter alia, that ORBCOMM’s patents are directed at ineligible subject matter and are therefore invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 101. On July 22, 2016, the court denied CalAmp’s motion; however, CalAmp filed a motion for reconsideration of its motion to dismiss. On October 19, 2016, the Court denied CalAmp’s motion for reconsideration with respect to four of the five patent in suits and granted CalAmp’s motion to invalidate one of the Company’s patents in suit as an unpatentable abstract idea. On October 28, 2016, the Company dismissed its claims with respect to one of the four remaining patents in-suit and ORBCOMM intends to vigorously prosecute its claims with respect to the three remaining patents in-suit. CalAmp Wireless Networks Corporation v. ORBCOMM Inc On October 26, 2016, a patent infringement lawsuit was filed against the Company by CalAmp Wireless in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. CalAmp Wireless alleged that certain of the Company’s modems, devices and geofencing systems for tracking and monitoring vehicles, machinery, and other assets infringes on two patents asserted by CalAmp Wireless. CalAmp Wireless has not yet made a specific damages claim, but seeks compensatory damages, treble damages, and equitable relief. The Company believes that its products and services do not infringe CalAmp Wireless’ patents and/or that CalAmp Wireless’ patents are invalid. The Company views the lawsuit as an effort to gain leverage in the Company’s infringement suit against CalAmp described above and ORBCOMM intends to vigorously defend itself against CalAmp Wireless’ claims. At this early stage of the lawsuit, it is not feasible to predict with any certainty the outcome of this litigation, and the Company has made no accrual for these claims. In addition to the foregoing matters, from time to time, we are involved in various litigation claims or matters involving ordinary and routine claims incidental to our business. While the outcome of any such claims or litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, management currently believes that the outcome of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. OG2 Satellite Insurance In April 2014, the Company obtained launch and one year from launch in-orbit insurance for the OG2 satellite program. For the first launch of six satellites, the Company obtained (i) a maximum total of $66,000 of launch plus one year in-orbit insurance coverage; and (ii) $22,000 of launch vehicle flight only insurance coverage (“Launch One”). The total premium cost for Launch One was $9,953. For the second launch of 11 satellites, the Company obtained (i) a maximum total of $120,000 of launch plus one year in-orbit insurance coverage; and (ii) $22,000 of launch vehicle flight only insurance coverage (“Launch Two”). The total premium cost for Launch Two was $16,454. In April 2014, the Company paid the total premium for Launch One and 5% of the total premium for Launch Two, with the balance of the premium cost for Launch Two paid in December 2015. The majority of the premium payments are recorded as satellite network and other equipment, net in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The policy had a three satellite deductible across both missions under the launch plus one-year insurance coverage whereby claims are payable in excess of the first three satellites in the aggregate for both Launch One and Launch Two combined that are total losses or constructive total losses during the one-year policy period. The policy is also subject to specified exclusions and material change limitations customary in the industry. These exclusions include losses resulting from war, anti-satellite devices, insurrection, terrorist acts, government confiscation, radioactive contamination, electromagnetic interference, loss of revenue and third party liability. In June 2015, the Company lost communication with one of its in-orbit OG2 satellites. The Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $12,748 on the condensed consolidated statement of operations to write off the net book value of the satellite. In addition, the Company decreased satellite network and other equipment, net and the associated accumulated depreciation on the condensed consolidated balance sheet by $13,788 and $1,040, respectively. The Company notified its in-orbit insurers that the loss of the OG2 satellite resulted in a constructive total loss of that satellite. Under the insurance terms mentioned above, this satellite was the first of the three satellite deductible in the aggregate for both Launch One and Launch Two, under which no claim is payable. On July 14, 2015, the Company obtained an additional one year in-orbit insurance for the five mission one OG2 satellites for a maximum total of $40,000. The additional in-orbit coverage took effect on July 15, 2015, following the end of the coverage period for the initial launch and one year in-orbit insurance for Launch One. This additional policy contains a one satellite deductible across the five in-orbit OG2 satellites whereby claims are payable in excess of the first satellite that is a total loss or constructive total loss. The policy is also subject to a specific exclusion for losses that have resulted from an anomaly with the same signatures as the initial OG2 satellite loss. There are other specified exclusions and material change limitations customary in the industry which include losses resulting from war, antisatellite devices, insurrection, terrorist acts, government confiscation, radioactive contamination, electromagnetic interference, loss of revenue and third party liability. On July 15, 2016, the Company extended the in-orbit insurance policy for the five mission one OG2 satellites through December 21, 2016, under the same terms, for a premium of $179. In August 2016 the Company lost communication with one of its OG2 satellites, launched on July 14, 2014. The Company is conducting an on-going investigation with support from the satellite prime contractor SNC and the payload subcontractor Boeing. On October 31, 2016, due to the extended period of no communication with the satellite, the Company’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors concluded, based on management’s recommendation, that a non-cash impairment charge of $10,680 should be recorded as a recognized subsequent event in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 855 “Subsequent Events” to write-off the net book value of the satellite for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 and decreased satellite network and other equipment by $13,474 and associated accumulated depreciation by $2,794 to remove the asset as of September 30, 2016. The impairment charge is reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. No amount of the impairment charge represents a cash expenditure and the Company does not expect that this impairment will result in any future cash expenditure. The Company has notified its in-orbit insurers that the loss of this OG2 satellite may result in a constructive total loss of that satellite. Under the insurance terms mentioned above, the Company expects this satellite to qualify as the one satellite deductible applicable to the five mission one OG2 satellites, under which no claim is payable. Airtime credits In 2001, in connection with the organization of ORBCOMM Europe and the reorganization of the ORBCOMM business in Europe, the Company agreed to grant certain country representatives in Europe approximately $3,736 in airtime credits. The Company has not recorded the airtime credits as a liability for the following reasons: (i) the Company has no obligation to pay the unused airtime credits if they are not utilized; and (ii) the airtime credits are earned by the country representatives only when the Company generates revenue from the country representatives. The airtime credits have no expiration date. Accordingly, the Company is recording airtime credits as services are rendered and these airtime credits are recorded net of revenues from the country representatives. For the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, airtime credits used totaled approximately $7. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, airtime credits used totaled approximately $21 and $22, respectively. As of September 30, 2016 and 2015, unused credits granted by the Company were approximately $2,016 and $2,045, respectively.

Summary of Significant Accoun23

Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. The accompanying financial statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, and investments in variable interest entities in which the Company is determined to be the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The portions of majority-owned subsidiaries that the Company does not own are reflected as noncontrolling interests in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Investments	Investments Investments in entities over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence but does not have a controlling interest are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company considers several factors in determining whether it has the ability to exercise significant influence with respect to investments, including, but not limited to, direct and indirect ownership level in the voting securities, active participation on the board of directors, approval of operating and budgeting decisions and other participatory and protective rights. Under the equity method, the Company’s proportionate share of the net income or loss of such investee is reflected in the Company’s condensed consolidated results of operations. When the Company does not exercise significant influence over the investee, the investment is accounted for under the cost method. Although the Company owns interests in companies that it accounts for pursuant to the equity method, the investments in those entities had no carrying value as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The Company has no guarantees or other funding obligations to those entities. The Company had no equity in or losses of those investees for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.
Acquisition-related and Integration Costs	Acquisition-related and Integration Costs Acquisition-related and integration costs are expensed as incurred and are presented separately on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. These costs may include professional services expenses and identifiable integration costs directly relating to acquisitions.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company has no financial assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain triggering events occur the Company is required to evaluate its non-financial assets for impairment and any resulting asset impairment would require that a non-financial asset be recorded at the fair value. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurement Disclosure,” prioritizes inputs used in measuring fair value into a hierarchy of three levels: Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets; Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing. The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated their fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. The carrying value of the Secured Credit Facilities, as defined below, approximated its fair value as the debt is at variable interest rates. The fair value of the Note payable-related party is deminimus.
Concentration of Credit Risk	Concentration of Credit Risk The Company’s customers are primarily commercial organizations. Accounts receivable are generally unsecured. Accounts receivable are due in accordance with payment terms included in contracts negotiated with customers. Amounts due from customers are stated net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company determines its allowance for doubtful accounts by considering a number of factors, including the length of time accounts are past due, the customer’s current ability to pay its obligations to the Company and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Company writes-off accounts receivable when they are deemed uncollectible. There were no customers with revenues greater than 10% of the Company’s consolidated total revenues for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016. One customer, Hub City Terminals, Inc. comprised 11.0% of the Company’s consolidated total revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. There were no customers with revenues greater than 10% of the Company’s consolidated total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. One customer, Caterpillar, Inc., comprised 10.7% and 11.6% of the Company’s consolidated accounts receivable as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. As of September 30, 2016, the Company did not maintain in-orbit insurance coverage for its ORBCOMM Generation 1 (“OG1”) satellites to address the risk of potential systemic anomalies, failures or catastrophic events affecting its satellite constellation. The Company maintains in-orbit insurance coverage for its ORBCOMM Generation 2 (“OG2”) satellites, as described in “Note 15 – Commitments and Contingencies.”
Inventories	Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, determined on a first-in, first-out basis. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, inventory consisted primarily of finished goods and purchased parts to be utilized by its contract manufacturer totaling $13,682 and $16,912, respectively, and $8,036 and $3,800, respectively, of raw materials, net of inventory obsolescence. The Company reviews inventory quantities on hand and evaluates the realizability of inventories and adjusts the carrying value as necessary based on forecasted product demand. A provision is made for potential losses on slow moving and obsolete inventories when identified.
Valuation of Long-lived Assets	Valuation of Long-lived Assets Property and equipment and other long-lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company measures recoverability by comparing the carrying amount to the projected cash flows the assets are expected to generate. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that carrying value exceeds fair value. Our satellite constellation and related assets are evaluated as a single asset group whenever facts or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If indicators of impairment are identified, recoverability of long-lived assets is measured by comparing their carrying amount to the projected cash flows the assets are expected to generate. Determining whether an impairment has occurred typically requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including the allocation of cash flows to assets or asset groups and, if required, an estimate of fair value for those assets or asset groups. If a satellite were to fail while in-orbit, the resulting loss would be charged to expense in the period it is determined that the satellite is not recoverable. The amount of any such loss would be reduced to the extent of insurance proceeds estimated to be received. An impairment loss of $10,680 related to one of the Company’s OG2 satellites was recorded for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. Refer to “Note 6 – Satellite Network and Other Equipment” for more information.
Warranty Costs	Warranty Costs The Company accrues for one-year warranty coverage on product sales estimated at the time of sale based on historical costs to repair or replace products for customers compared to historical product revenues. The warranty accrual is included in accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Refer to “Note 8 – Accrued Liabilities” for more information.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2014-09”), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. ASU 2014-09 will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for all entities by one year. As a result, the new standard is effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. Early adoption prior to the original effective date is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17 “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes” (“ASU 2015-17”), which is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2015-17 requires an entity to classify all deferred tax assets, along with any valuation allowance, as noncurrent on the balance sheet. As a result, each jurisdiction will have one net noncurrent deferred tax asset or liability. The adoption of this standard, which may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively, is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”), which is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. ASU 2016-02 requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities arising from a lease for both financing and operating leases, along with additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the effect that ASU 2016-02 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, if any. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09 “Improvements to Employee Share Based Payment Accounting” (“ASU 2016-09”), which amends FASB ASC Topic 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation” and is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2016-09 includes provisions intended to simplify various aspects related to how share-based payments are accounted for and presented in the financial statements. The adoption of this standard, which will be applied prospectively, is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15 “Statements of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments” (“ASU 2016-15”) and is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. ASU 2016-15 is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard, which is required to be applied using the retrospective transition method, is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated statement of cash flows.

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Skygistics Ltd. [Member]
Purchase Price Allocation for Acquisition	The preliminary estimated purchase price allocation for the Skygistics Acquisition is as follows: Amount Cash and cash equivalents $ 383 Accounts receivable 989 Inventories 292 Other current assets 112 Property, plant and equipment 418 Deferred tax assets 90 Intangible assets 1,545 Total identifiable assets acquired 3,829 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 410 Deferred tax liabilities 433 Other liabilities 11 Total liabilities assumed 854 Net identifiable assets acquired 2,975 Goodwill 1,374 Total preliminary purchase price $ 4,349
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member]
Purchase Price Allocation for Acquisition	The preliminary estimated purchase price allocation for the WAM Acquisition is as follows: Amount Accounts receivable $ 563 Property, plant and equipment 122 Intangible assets 4,810 Total identifiable assets acquired 5,495 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 204 Deferred revenues 7,326 Total liabilities assumed 7,530 Net identifiable assets acquired (2,035 ) Goodwill 10,724 Total preliminary purchase price $ 8,689
Summary of Useful Lives of Customer Relationships Based on Customer Attrition	The remaining useful lives of customer lists were based on the customer attrition and the projected economic benefit of these customers. Estimated Useful life (years) Amount Customer lists - one customer 10 $ 3,720 Customer lists - all other customers 11 600 Technology 10 450 Trademarks 1 40 $ 4,810
Summary of Pro Forma Results of Operation	The following tables present the unaudited pro forma consolidated operating results for the Company, as though the WAM Acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the prior annual reporting period. The unaudited pro forma results reflect certain adjustments related to past operating performance, acquisition costs and acquisition accounting adjustments, such as increased depreciation and amortization expense based on the fair valuation of assets acquired and the related tax effects. The pro forma results do not include any anticipated synergies which may be achievable subsequent to the acquisition date. Accordingly, such pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred had the acquisition been completed on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of the future operating results of the combined company: Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 As Reported WAM Acquisition Pro Forma Net revenues $ 46,084 $ 1,628 $ 47,712 Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 1,582 $ 548 $ 2,130 Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.02 $ 0.03 Diluted $ 0.02 $ 0.03 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 As Reported WAM Acquisition Pro Forma Net revenues $ 133,297 $ 5,234 $ 138,531 Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders $ (13,517 ) $ 1,147 $ (12,370 ) Earnings per share: Basic $ (0.19 ) $ (0.18 ) Diluted $ (0.19 ) $ (0.18 )

Stock-based Compensation (Table

Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Summary Components of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	The following table summarizes the components of stock-based compensation expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Cost of services $ 116 $ 57 $ 449 $ 256 Cost of product sales 11 11 33 35 Selling, general and administrative 1,028 852 3,062 2,733 Product development 64 59 280 190 Total $ 1,219 $ 979 $ 3,824 $ 3,214
Time-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Summary of Stock Appreciation Rights	A summary of the Company’s time-based SARs for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is as follows: Weighted- Average Aggregate Weighted- Remaining Intrinsic Number of Average Contractual Value Shares Exercise Price Term (years) (In thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2016 4,109,184 $ 5.22 Granted — — Exercised (294,940 ) 5.22 Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding at September 30, 2016 3,814,244 $ 5.24 4.76 $ 21,294 Exercisable at September 30, 2016 3,670,044 $ 5.22 4.55 $ 20,933 Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2016 3,814,244 $ 5.24 4.76 $ 21,294
Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Summary of Stock Appreciation Rights	A summary of the Company’s performance-based SARs for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is as follows: Weighted- Average Aggregate Weighted- Remaining Intrinsic Number of Average Contractual Value Shares Exercise Price Term (years) (In thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2016 778,774 $ 6.33 Granted — — Exercised (12,450 ) 2.91 Forfeited or expired (1,000 ) 5.65 Outstanding at September 30, 2016 765,324 $ 6.36 3.61 $ 3,729 Exercisable at September 30, 2016 765,324 $ 6.36 3.61 $ 3,729 Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2016 765,324 $ 6.36 3.61 $ 3,729
Fair Value of Stock Appreciation Rights Estimated	The fair value of each time-based and performance-based SAR award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the assumptions described below. For the periods indicated, the expected volatility was based on the Company’s historical volatility over the expected terms of the SAR awards. Estimated forfeitures were based on voluntary and involuntary termination behavior, as well as analysis of actual forfeitures. The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of the grant over the expected term of the SAR grants. The Company did not grant time-based or performance-based SARs during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Nine months ended September 30, 2015 Risk-free interest rate 1.35% and 1.82% Expected life (years) 6.0 Estimated volatility factor 62.7% to 64.6% Expected dividends None
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Summary of Restricted Stock Units	A summary of the Company’s time-based RSUs for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is as follows: Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance at January 1, 2016 366,004 $ 6.63 Granted 215,195 9.38 Vested (75,970 ) 6.44 Forfeited or expired (12,534 ) 6.78 Balance at September 30, 2016 492,695 $ 7.86
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Summary of Restricted Stock Units	A summary of the Company’s performance-based RSUs for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is as follows: Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance at January 1, 2016 499,369 $ 6.66 Granted — — Vested (175,389 ) 6.53 Forfeited or expired (72,792 ) 6.58 Balance at September 30, 2016 251,188 $ 6.66
Performance Units [Member]
Fair Value of Stock Appreciation Rights Estimated	As the MPUs contain both a performance and service condition, the MPUs have been treated as a series of three separate awards, or tranches, for purposes of recognizing stock-based compensation expense. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense on a tranche-by-tranche basis over the requisite service period for that specific tranche. The Company estimated the fair value of the MPUs using a Monte Carlo Simulation Model that used the following assumptions: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 Risk-free interest rate 0.29% to 0.80% 0.00% to 0.71% Estimated volatility factor 29.0% 29.0% to 36.0% Expected dividends None None

Net Income (Loss) Attributabl26

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Summary of Basic and Diluted Calculations of EPS	The following sets forth the basic and diluted calculations of EPS for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders $ (14,048 ) $ 1,582 $ (20,313 ) $ (13,517 ) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic number of common shares outstanding 70,997 70,460 70,866 70,376 Dilutive effect of unvested SARs and RSUs and shares of Series A convertible preferred stock — 1,458 — — Diluted number of common shares outstanding 70,997 71,918 70,866 70,376 Earnings per share: Basic $ (0.20 ) $ 0.02 $ (0.29 ) $ (0.19 ) Diluted $ (0.20 ) $ 0.02 $ (0.29 ) $ (0.19 )
Schedule of Amounts Not Included in Diluted EPS	The following represents amounts not included in diluted EPS as their impact was anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (Shares in thousands) 2016 2015 2016 2015 SARs * 606 * * * Not applicable due to the loss for the period.
Summary of Net (Loss) Income Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders	The computation of net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. $ (14,041 ) $ 1,591 $ (20,306 ) $ (13,490 ) Preferred stock dividends on Series A convertible preferred stock (7 ) (9 ) (7 ) (27 ) Net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders $ (14,048 ) $ 1,582 $ (20,313 ) $ (13,517 )

Satellite Network and Other E27

Satellite Network and Other Equipment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of Satellite Network and Other Equipment	Satellite network and other equipment consisted of the following: Useful life September 30, December 31, (years) 2016 2015 Land $ 381 $ 381 Satellite network 1-10 231,741 104,088 Capitalized software 3-7 24,706 13,201 Computer hardware 3 4,568 4,027 Other 2-7 7,335 6,853 Assets under construction 12,491 147,288 281,222 275,838 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (62,717 ) (45,868 ) $ 218,505 $ 229,970

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Goodwill	Goodwill consisted of the following: Amount Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 112,425 Additions through acquisitions 1,374 Other measurement period adjustments 203 Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 114,002
Components of Intangible Assets	The Company’s intangible assets consisted of the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Useful life Accumulated Accumulated (years) Cost amortization Net Cost amortization Net Customer lists 5-14 $ 91,757 $ (17,837 ) $ 73,920 $ 90,212 $ (11,319 ) $ 78,893 Patents and technology 5-10 16,557 (5,513 ) 11,044 16,390 (4,090 ) 12,300 Trade names and trademarks 1-2 2,884 (2,204 ) 680 2,885 (906 ) 1,979 $ 111,198 $ (25,554 ) $ 85,644 $ 109,487 $ (16,315 ) $ 93,172
Estimated Annual Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets	Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets subsequent to September 30, 2016 is as follows: Amount 2016 (remaining) $ 3,100 2017 10,760 2018 10,507 2019 10,471 2020 10,196 2021 9,723 Thereafter 30,887 $ 85,644

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Components of Accrued Liabilities	The Company’s accrued liabilities consisted of the following: September 30, December 31, 2016 2015 Accrued compensation and benefits $ 6,515 $ 7,082 Warranty 1,995 2,321 Corporate income tax payable 243 204 Contingent consideration 1,322 — Accrued satellite network and other equipment 748 1,642 Accrued inventory purchases 2,840 1,676 Milestone payable 5,070 3,185 Accrued interest expense 1,019 1,017 Accrued airtime charges 894 834 Other accrued expenses 6,753 6,225 $ 27,399 $ 24,186
Summary of Accrued Warranty Obligations	For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, changes in accrued warranty obligations consisted of the following: September 30, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 2,321 $ 1,470 Warranty liabilities assumed from acquisition — 450 Amortization of fair value adjustment of warranty liabilities acquired through acquisitions (57 ) (12 ) Reduction of warranty liabilities assumed in connection with acquisitions (384 ) (174 ) Warranty expense 722 912 Warranty charges (607 ) (239 ) Ending balance $ 1,995 $ 2,407

Deferred Revenues (Tables)

Deferred Revenues (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Deferred Revenues	Deferred revenues consisted of the following: September 30, December 31, 2016 2015 Service activation fees $ 8,385 $ 10,800 Prepaid services 2,406 2,624 Warranty revenues 396 252 11,187 13,676 Less current portion (7,565 ) (7,652 ) Long-term portion $ 3,622 $ 6,024

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of Revenues on Percentage Basis by Geographic Regions	The following table summarizes revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the region in which the customer is located. Quarter Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 United States 59 % 67 % 62 % 65 % South America 11 % 11 % 11 % 13 % Japan 3 % 2 % 2 % 2 % Europe 21 % 19 % 19 % 19 % Other 6 % 1 % 6 % 1 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %

Summary of Significant Accoun32

Summary of Significant Accounting Principles - Additional Information (Detail)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)Customer	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)Customer	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)Customer	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)Customer	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)Customer
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity method investments		$ 0		$ 0		$ 0
Guarantee or other funding obligations under equity method investment		0		0
Losses from equity method investment		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Number of customers with revenues greater than 10% | Customer		0		0	0
Inventories finished goods and purchased parts		$ 13,682,000		$ 13,682,000		16,912,000
Inventories raw materials		8,036,000		8,036,000		$ 3,800,000
Impairment loss - satellite network		10,680,000		$ 10,680,000	$ 12,748,000
Warranty period				1 year
OG2 Satellite Impairment [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impairment loss - satellite network	$ 12,748,000	$ 10,680,000
Hub City Terminals Inc. [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of customers with revenues greater than 10% | Customer			1
Caterpillar Inc. [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of customers with accounts receivable greater than 10% | Customer				1		1
Sales [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Hub City Terminals Inc. [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage			11.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Caterpillar Inc. [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage				10.70%		11.60%

Acquisitions - Additional Infor

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands

Jun. 01, 2016USD ($)

May 26, 2016USD ($)

Oct. 06, 2015USD ($)

Jan. 16, 2015USD ($)

Jan. 02, 2015USD ($)

Mar. 11, 2014USD ($)$ / sharesshares

Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)Customer

Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)Customer

Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)

Jan. 01, 2015USD ($)

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Estimated Useful life (years)

9 years 10 months 24 days

Portion of contingent consideration in accrued expenses

$ 1,322

$ 1,322

Customer Lists [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Estimated Useful life (years)

10 years 3 months 18 days

Skygistics Ltd. [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition effective date

May 26, 2016

Arrangement Agreement date

Apr. 11, 2016

Cash consideration paid

$ 3,835

Aggregate consideration payable in cash and common stock

4,349

Business acquisition contingent consideration at fair value

514

Intangible assets

1,545

$ 1,545

Portion of contingent consideration in accrued expenses

517

517

Contingent consideration accretion recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses

3

3

Skygistics Ltd. [Member] | Indemnification Asset [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Amount deposited in escrow to fund any indemnification obligations

$ 757

$ 757

Amount released to sellers in escrow to fund any indemnification obligations

$ 304

Skygistics Ltd. [Member] | Telematics And Enterprise Customers [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Number of customers | Customer

250

250

Skygistics Ltd. [Member] | Customer Lists [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Discount rate to reflect risk characteristics of intangible assets

19.00%

Intangible assets

$ 1,545

$ 1,545

Estimated Useful life (years)

13 years

Skygistics Ltd. [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Contingent consideration payable

$ 954

WAM Technologies, LLC [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition effective date

Oct. 6, 2015

Cash consideration paid

$ 8,689

Aggregate consideration payable in cash and common stock

$ 8,689

Intangible assets

4,810

4,810

Amount deposited in escrow to fund any indemnification obligations

1,100

Working capital settlement

$ 189

WAM Technologies, LLC [Member] | Indemnification Asset [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Amount deposited in escrow to fund any indemnification obligations

1,100

$ 1,100

WAM Technologies, LLC [Member] | Technology and Trademarks [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Discount rate to reflect risk characteristics of intangible assets

26.00%

InSync Software, Inc [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition effective date

Jan. 16, 2015

Aggregate consideration payable in cash and common stock

$ 10,850

Amount deposited in escrow to fund any indemnification obligations

1,320

Working capital settlement

$ 250

Outstanding equity percentage

100.00%

InSync Software, Inc [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Contingent consideration payable

$ 5,000

SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc. [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition effective date

Jan. 1, 2015

Arrangement Agreement date

Nov. 1, 2014

Cash consideration paid

$ 130,203

Aggregate consideration payable in cash and common stock

122,373

Amount deposited in escrow to fund any indemnification obligations

$ 10,600

Working capital settlement

$ 300

Outstanding equity percentage

100.00%

Business acquisition, settled by promissory note

$ 7,500

Euroscan Holding B.V. [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition effective date

Mar. 11, 2014

Cash consideration paid

$ 29,163

Portion of contingent consideration in accrued expenses

805

$ 805

Contingent consideration accretion recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses

23

$ 76

45

$ 252

Outstanding equity percentage

100.00%

Number of common stock shares issued for consideration | shares

291,230

Common stock issued, per share | $ / shares

$ 7.70

Portion of contingent consideration in other non-current liabilities

$ 1,719

Reduction in fair value of earn-outs amounts

$ 245

443

Increase in fair value of earn-outs amounts

$ 182

Euroscan Holding B.V. [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Contingent consideration payable

$ 6,547

MWL Management B.V. and R.Q. Management B.V [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Total consideration paid in cash common stock upon achievement of operational milestone

$ 694

Acquisitions - Purchase Price A

Acquisitions - Purchase Price Allocation for Acquisition (Detail) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Skygistics Ltd. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 383
Accounts receivable	989
Inventories	292
Other current assets	112
Property, plant and equipment	418
Deferred tax assets	90
Intangible assets	1,545
Total identifiable assets acquired	3,829
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	410
Deferred tax liabilities	433
Other liabilities	11
Total liabilities assumed	854
Net identifiable assets acquired	2,975
Goodwill	1,374
Total preliminary purchase price	4,349
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	563
Property, plant and equipment	122
Intangible assets	4,810
Total identifiable assets acquired	5,495
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	204
Deferred revenues	7,326
Total liabilities assumed	7,530
Net identifiable assets acquired	(2,035)
Goodwill	10,724
Total preliminary purchase price	$ 8,689

Acquisitions - Summary of Usefu

Acquisitions - Summary of Useful Lives of Customer Relationships Based on Customer Attrition (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	9 years 10 months 24 days
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	$ 4,810
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member] | Customer Lists One Customer [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	10 years
Total intangible assets	$ 3,720
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member] | Customer Lists All Other Customers [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	11 years
Total intangible assets	$ 600
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member] | Technology [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	10 years
Total intangible assets	$ 450
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	1 year
Total intangible assets	$ 40

Acquisitions - Summary of Pro F

Acquisitions - Summary of Pro Forma Results of Operation (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 46,084	$ 133,297
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders	$ 1,582	$ (13,517)
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 0.02	$ (0.19)
Diluted	$ 0.02	$ (0.19)
Pro Forma [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 47,712	$ 138,531
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders	$ 2,130	$ (12,370)
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 0.03	$ (0.18)
Diluted	$ 0.03	$ (0.18)
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 1,628	$ 5,234
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders	$ 548	$ 1,147

Stock-based Compensation - Addi

Stock-based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Apr. 20, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Feb. 17, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense		$ 1,219,000	$ 979,000	$ 3,824,000	$ 3,214,000
Stock-based compensation, capitalized		88,000	51,000	219,000	129,000
Unrecognized compensation costs for all share-based payment arrangements		$ 3,123,000		$ 3,123,000
Common stock, shares issued		71,043,788		71,043,788			70,613,642
Time-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense		$ 48,000	638,000	$ 213,000	1,596,000
Unrecognized compensation costs for all share-based payment arrangements		591,000		591,000
Intrinsic value of SARs		1,280,000		$ 1,280,000
Number of shares, granted				0
Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense		0	3,000	$ 2,000	19,000
Unrecognized compensation costs for all share-based payment arrangements		0		0
Intrinsic value of SARs		94,000		$ 94,000
Number of shares, granted				0
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense		605,000	149,000	$ 1,755,000	420,000
Unrecognized compensation costs for all share-based payment arrangements		1,931,000		$ 1,931,000
Number of shares, granted				215,195
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense		301,000	294,000	$ 1,180,000	1,044,000
Unrecognized compensation costs for all share-based payment arrangements		$ 601,000		$ 601,000
Performance Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum percentage of MPUs for senior executives		15.00%		15.00%
Fair value period of MPUs				3 years
Stock-based compensation expense (benefit)		$ 229,000	$ (105,000)	$ 626,000	$ 135,000
Market Performance Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Term of MPUs				3 years
Common stock, shares issued								54,801
2016 LTIP [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under the plan	6,949,400					6,949,400
Number of shares available for grant		7,110,965		7,110,965
2006 LTIP [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under the plan						1,949,400
ESPP [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under the plan	5,000,000
Stock-based compensation expense		$ 36,000		$ 48,000
Maximum percentage deductible from employees' gross pay	10.00%
Maximum amount deductible from employees gross pay	$ 25,000
ESPP [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum percentage of discount on common stock fair market value	15.00%

Stock-based Compensation - Summ

Stock-based Compensation - Summary Components of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 1,219	$ 979	$ 3,824	$ 3,214
Cost of Services [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	116	57	449	256
Cost of Product Sales [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	11	11	33	35
Selling, General and Administrative [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	1,028	852	3,062	2,733
Product Development [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 64	$ 59	$ 280	$ 190

Stock-based Compensation - Su39

Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Stock Appreciation Rights (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Time-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance	4,109,184
Number of Shares, Granted	0
Number of Shares, Exercised	(294,940)
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance	3,814,244
Number of Shares, Exercisable	3,670,044
Number of Shares, Vested and expected to vest	3,814,244
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | $ / shares	$ 5.22
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ / shares	5.22
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending Balance | $ / shares	5.24
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable | $ / shares	5.22
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Vested and expected to vest | $ / shares	$ 5.24
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding	4 years 9 months 4 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable	4 years 6 months 18 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Vested and expected to vest	4 years 9 months 4 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, Ending balance | $	$ 21,294
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable | $	20,933
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and expected to vest | $	$ 21,294
Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance	778,774
Number of Shares, Granted	0
Number of Shares, Exercised	(12,450)
Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired	(1,000)
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance	765,324
Number of Shares, Exercisable	765,324
Number of Shares, Vested and expected to vest	765,324
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | $ / shares	$ 6.33
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ / shares	2.91
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired | $ / shares	5.65
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending Balance | $ / shares	6.36
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable | $ / shares	6.36
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Vested and expected to vest | $ / shares	$ 6.36
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding	3 years 7 months 10 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable	3 years 7 months 10 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Vested and expected to vest	3 years 7 months 10 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, Ending balance | $	$ 3,729
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable | $	3,729
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and expected to vest | $	$ 3,729

Stock-based Compensation - Fair

Stock-based Compensation - Fair Value of Stock Appreciation Rights Estimated, Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model (Detail) - Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate, Minimum	1.35%
Risk-free interest rate, Maximum	1.82%
Expected life (years)	6 years
Estimated volatility factor, Minimum	62.70%
Estimated volatility factor, Maximum	64.60%

Stock-based Compensation - Su41

Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Units (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016$ / sharesshares
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | shares	366,004
Number of Shares, Granted | shares	215,195
Number of Shares, Vested | shares	(75,970)
Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | shares	(12,534)
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | shares	492,695
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 6.63
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted | $ / shares	9.38
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares	6.44
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited or expired | $ / shares	6.78
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 7.86
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | shares	499,369
Number of Shares, Vested | shares	(175,389)
Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | shares	(72,792)
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | shares	251,188
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 6.66
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares	6.53
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited or expired | $ / shares	6.58
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 6.66

Stock-based Compensation - Fa42

Stock-based Compensation - Fair Value of Market Performance Units Estimated, Monte Carlo Simulation Model (Detail) - Performance Units [Member] - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate, Minimum	0.29%	0.00%
Risk-free interest rate, Maximum	0.80%	0.71%
Estimated volatility factor, Minimum	29.00%	29.00%
Estimated volatility factor, Maximum	34.00%	36.00%
Expected dividends	$ 0	$ 0

Net Income (Loss) Attributabl43

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders - Summary of Basic and Diluted Calculations of EPS (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders	$ (14,048)	$ 1,582	$ (20,313)	$ (13,517)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic number of common shares outstanding	70,997	70,460	70,866	70,376
Dilutive effect of unvested SARs and RSUs and shares of Series A convertible preferred stock		1,458
Diluted number of common shares outstanding	70,997	71,918	70,866	70,376
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ (0.20)	$ 0.02	$ (0.29)	$ (0.19)
Diluted	$ (0.20)	$ 0.02	$ (0.29)	$ (0.19)

Net Income (Loss) Attributabl44

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders - Schedule of Amounts Not Included in Diluted EPS (Detail) shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015shares
SARs [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities	606

Net Income (Loss) Attributabl45

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders - Summary of Net (Loss) Income Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc.	$ (14,041)	$ 1,591	$ (20,306)	$ (13,490)
Preferred stock dividends on Series A convertible preferred stock	(7)	(9)	(7)	(27)
Net (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders	$ (14,048)	$ 1,582	$ (20,313)	$ (13,517)

Satellite Network and Other E46

Satellite Network and Other Equipment - Summary of Satellite Network and Other Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 281,222	$ 275,838
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(62,717)	(45,868)
Property, plant and equipment, net	218,505	229,970
Land [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	381	381
Satellite Network [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 231,741	104,088
Satellite Network [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	1 year
Satellite Network [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	10 years
Capitalized Software [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 24,706	13,201
Capitalized Software [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Capitalized Software [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	7 years
Computer Hardware [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 4,568	4,027
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Other [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 7,335	6,853
Other [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	2 years
Other [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	7 years
Assets under Construction [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 12,491	$ 147,288

Satellite Network and Other E47

Satellite Network and Other Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 21, 2015Satellite	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization expense					$ 11,158		$ 6,331		$ 31,668	$ 19,426
Non-cash impairment charge					10,680				10,680	12,748
Internal-use Software [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Company capitalized costs attributable to the design and development of internal-use software					803		847		2,991	2,617
Amortization of internal-use software					889		452		2,534	1,236
Fixed Assets [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization expense					$ 8,048		$ 3,703		$ 22,429	$ 11,554
Depreciation and amortization expense percentage related to cost of services					72.00%		66.00%		69.00%	69.00%
Depreciation and amortization expense percentage related to cost of product sales					7.00%		11.00%		10.00%	11.00%
OG2 Satellite Impairment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Non-cash impairment charge				$ 12,748	$ 10,680
Removal/decrease in satellite network and other equipment, net		$ 13,788							$ 13,474
Accumulated depreciation on equipment		$ 1,040							2,794
Satellite Network [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Removal/decrease in satellite network and other equipment, net								$ 137	2,374
Impairment loss on asset						$ 466
Accumulated depreciation on equipment									1,908
OG2 Satellites [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Number of satellites | Satellite			11
Reclassification of costs out of assets under construction into satellite network	$ 137,772
Satellites, life in years	10 years
OG2 Satellites Constellation [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation									$ 14,208	$ 6,176

Goodwill and Intangible Asset48

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Components of Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 112,425
Additions through acquisitions	1,374
Other measurement period adjustments	203
Ending balance	$ 114,002

Goodwill and Intangible Asset49

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Components of Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets, Cost	$ 111,198	$ 109,487
Finite lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(25,554)	(16,315)
Finite lived intangible assets, Net	85,644	93,172
Customer Lists [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets, Cost	91,757	90,212
Finite lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(17,837)	(11,319)
Finite lived intangible assets, Net	$ 73,920	78,893
Customer Lists [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (years)	5 years
Customer Lists [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (years)	14 years
Patents and Technology [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets, Cost	$ 16,557	16,390
Finite lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(5,513)	(4,090)
Finite lived intangible assets, Net	$ 11,044	12,300
Patents and Technology [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (years)	5 years
Patents and Technology [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (years)	10 years
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets, Cost	$ 2,884	2,885
Finite lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(2,204)	(906)
Finite lived intangible assets, Net	$ 680	$ 1,979
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (years)	1 year
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (years)	2 years

Goodwill and Intangible Asset50

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization period for intangible assets			9 years 10 months 24 days
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 3,110	$ 2,628	$ 9,239	$ 7,872
Customer Lists [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization period for intangible assets			10 years 3 months 18 days
Patents and Technology [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization period for intangible assets			9 years 3 months 18 days
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization period for intangible assets			1 year 2 months 12 days

Goodwill and Intangible Asset51

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Annual Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2016 (remaining)	$ 3,100
2,017	10,760
2,018	10,507
2,019	10,471
2,020	10,196
2,021	9,723
Thereafter	30,887
Finite lived intangible assets, Net	$ 85,644	$ 93,172

Accrued Liabilities - Component

Accrued Liabilities - Components of Accrued Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and benefits	$ 6,515	$ 7,082
Warranty	1,995	2,321
Corporate income tax payable	243	204
Contingent consideration	1,322
Accrued satellite network and other equipment	748	1,642
Accrued inventory purchases	2,840	1,676
Milestone payable	5,070	3,185
Accrued interest expense	1,019	1,017
Accrued airtime charges	894	834
Other accrued expenses	6,753	6,225
Total accrued liabilities	$ 27,399	$ 24,186

Accrued Liabilities - Summary o

Accrued Liabilities - Summary of Accrued Warranty Obligations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 2,321	$ 1,470
Warranty liabilities assumed from acquisition		450
Amortization of fair value adjustment of warranty liabilities acquired through acquisitions	(57)	(12)
Reduction of warranty liabilities assumed in connection with acquisitions	(384)	(174)
Warranty expense	722	912
Warranty charges	(607)	(239)
Ending balance	$ 1,995	$ 2,407

Deferred Revenues - Summary of

Deferred Revenues - Summary of Deferred Revenues (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Service activation fees	$ 8,385	$ 10,800
Prepaid services	2,406	2,624
Warranty revenues	396	252
Total deferred revenue	11,187	13,676
Less current portion	(7,565)	(7,652)
Long-term portion	$ 3,622	$ 6,024

Note Payable-Related Party - Ad

Note Payable-Related Party - Additional Information (Detail) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015EUR (€)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Principal balance of the note payable | €		€ 1,138		€ 1,138
Note payable — related party | $	$ 1,275		$ 1,241
Note payable estimated life	6 years

Note Payable - Additional Infor

Note Payable - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 2,471,000	$ 1,332,000	$ 6,615,000	$ 3,906,000
Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs	4,721,000		4,721,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs	227,000	$ 106,000	681,000	$ 345,000
Capitalization of interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs			744,000
Interest expense	2,471,000		6,615,000
Amounts outstanding under Revolving Credit Facility	0		0
Net availability under the Revolving Credit Facility	$ 10,000,000		$ 10,000,000
Secured Credit Facilities [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, Description			Base rate plus 3.75%
Interest rate, Percentage			3.75%
Secured Credit Facilities [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, Description			LIBOR plus 4.75%
Interest rate, Percentage			4.75%
Secured Credit Facilities [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member] | LIBOR Floor [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, Description			LIBOR floor of 1.00%
Interest rate, Percentage			1.00%
Maximum [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance of secured credit facility					$ 160,000,000
Consolidated leverage ratio			5
Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance of secured credit facility					10,000,000
Minimum [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated leverage ratio			1
Consolidated liquidation cost			$ 7,500,000
Senior Notes [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance of secured credit facility					$ 45,000,000
Note bears interest rate					9.50%
Secured Credit Facilities , Maturity period			5 years
Initial Term Loan Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance of secured credit facility					$ 70,000,000
Term B2 Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance of secured credit facility					10,000,000
Term B3 Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance of secured credit facility					$ 70,000,000

Stockholders' Equity - Addition

Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Apr. 20, 2016	Feb. 17, 2016
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance	17,451,370
Prior to the Approval of 2016 LTIP and ESPP [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance	7,451,870
2016 LTIP [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under the plan		6,949,400	6,949,400
2006 LTIP [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under the plan			1,949,400
ESPP [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under the plan		5,000,000
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock dividends issued	7,607
Dividends in arrears	$ 4

Segment Information - Additiona

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reporting segments	1
Maximum [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of foreign revenue collected in US dollars	81.00%

Segment Information - Summary o

Segment Information - Summary of Revenues on Percentage Basis by Geographic Regions (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the country	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the country	59.00%	67.00%	62.00%	65.00%
South America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the country	11.00%	11.00%	11.00%	13.00%
Japan [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the country	3.00%	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the country	21.00%	19.00%	19.00%	19.00%
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the country	6.00%	1.00%	6.00%	1.00%

Income taxes - Additional Infor

Income taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax provision (benefit)	$ (9,000)	$ 221,000	$ 369,000	$ 312,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, period change			0
Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions			$ 0

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)

Oct. 26, 2016USD ($)Patent

Jul. 15, 2016USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)

Jul. 14, 2015USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)

Apr. 30, 2014USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2001USD ($)

Oct. 28, 2016Patent

Oct. 19, 2016Patent

Apr. 07, 2016Patent

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Non-cash impairment charge

$ 10,680,000

$ 10,680,000

$ 12,748,000

Procurement Agreement [Member] | Airtime [Member] | Europe [Member]

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Credits provided

$ 3,736,000

Credits used

7,000

$ 7,000

21,000

22,000

Unused credits granted

2,016,000

$ 2,045,000

2,016,000

$ 2,045,000

In-orbit OG2 Satellites One [Member]

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Non-cash impairment charge

$ 12,748,000

Removal/decrease in satellite network and other equipment, net

13,788,000

Accumulated depreciation on equipment

1,040,000

OG2 Satellite Impairment [Member]

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Non-cash impairment charge

$ 12,748,000

$ 10,680,000

Removal/decrease in satellite network and other equipment, net

$ 13,788,000

13,474,000

Accumulated depreciation on equipment

$ 1,040,000

$ 2,794,000

Launch Plus One Year In Orbit Insurance Coverage for First Launch of Six Satellites [Member]

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Insurance coverage on launch of satellite program

$ 66,000,000

Launch Vehicle Flight Only Insurance Coverage for First Launch of Six Satellites [Member]

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Insurance coverage on launch of satellite program

22,000,000

First Launch of Six Satellites [Member]

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Premium cost for launch of satellite

9,953,000

Launch Plus One Year In Orbit Insurance Coverage for Second Launch of Eleven Satellites [Member]

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Insurance coverage on launch of satellite program

120,000,000

Launch Vehicle Flight Only Insurance Coverage for Second Launch of Eleven Satellites [Member]

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Insurance coverage on launch of satellite program

22,000,000

Second Launch of Eleven Satellites [Member]

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Premium cost for launch of satellite

$ 16,454,000

Percentage of premium as to aggregate premium

5.00%

Launch Plus One Year In-orbit Insurance Coverage for Five Satellites [Member]

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Insurance coverage on launch of satellite program

$ 40,000,000

Extended insurance premium cost for satellites

$ 179,000

Extended insurance coverage end date

Dec. 21, 2016

CalAmp Corp [Member]

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Number of patent infringement | Patent

5

CalAmp Corp [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Number of patent denied for reconsideration | Patent

4

Number of patent claims dismissed | Patent

1

Number of remaining patent in-suit | Patent

3

CalAmp Wireless Networks Corporation [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]

Number of patent infringement | Patent

2

Accrual for claims

$ 0