Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2013 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Basis of presentation |
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The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) for reporting of interim financial information. Pursuant to such rules and regulations, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. However, the unaudited condensed financial information includes all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented. The operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 2013. |
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The balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 was derived from audited financial statements included in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our December 31, 2012 consolidated financial statements included in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the notes to the financial statements included therein, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of Estimates |
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes. Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of our financial statements include developing fair value measurements upon which to base our accounting for acquisitions of intangible assets and issuances of financial instruments, including our common stock. Our estimates also include developing useful lives for our tangible and intangible assets and cash flow projections upon which we determine the existence of, or the measurements for, impairments. In all instances, estimates are made by competent employees under the supervision of management, based upon the current circumstances and the best information available. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions, and the differences could be material. |
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Risks and Uncertainties [Policy Text Block] | Risk factors |
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Our Form 10 Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Reference is made in particular to the description of our plans and objectives for future operations, assumptions underlying such plans and objectives and other forward-looking statements included in this section, “Item 1 Business,” “Item 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and in other places in this Annual Report. Such statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will”, “expect”, “believe”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “continue”, or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of such terms. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Factors that could cause such results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those set forth below. |
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Our business faces many risks. We believe the risks described below are the material risks we face. However, the risks described below are not the only risks we face. Additional unknown risks or risks that we currently consider immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the events or circumstances described below actually occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could suffer, and the trading price of our shares of common stock could decline significantly. Investors should consider the specific risk factors discussed below, together with the “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information” and the other information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the other documents that we will file from time to time with the SEC. |
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RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS |
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We have never sustained profits and our losses could continue. Without sufficient additional capital to repay our indebtedness, we may be required to significantly scale back our operations, significantly reduce our headcount, seek protection under the provisions of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and/or discontinue many of our activities which could negatively affect our business and prospects. Our current capital raising efforts may not be successful in raising additional capital on favorable terms, or at all. |
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We recorded net losses of $1,605,859 and $3,533,013 for the three month ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively; net losses of $14,715,006 and $28,249,635, for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively; net losses of $1,367,216 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and for fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 we recorded net losses of $6,399,963. As of March 31, 2013, we were indebted for $15,595,695 in current senior debentures, $400,000 in demand notes and $1,400,000 in long term mortgage debt. |
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While we believe that our current cash resources, together with anticipated cash flows from operating activities, will be sufficient to fund our operations, including interest payments, in 2013, they will not be sufficient to fund repayment of principal on our outstanding indebtedness in 2013. Further, we do not anticipate having sufficient cash and cash equivalents to repay the debt should the senior debentures or mortgage debt lenders accelerate the maturity date of outstanding debt, and we would be forced to seek alternative sources of financing. In light of these circumstances, we will need to seek additional capital through public or private debt or equity financings. |
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However, there are no assurances that those efforts will be successful or that additional capital will be available on terms that do not adversely affect our existing stockholders or restrict our operations, if it is available at all. If we raise additional funds through the issuance of debt securities, these securities could have rights that are senior to holders of our common stock and could include different financial covenants, restrictions, and financial ratios. The conversion of the convertible notes resulted in substantial dilution to our stockholders and any additional equity financing would also likely be substantially dilutive to our stockholders, particularly in light of the prices at which our common stock has been recently trading. In addition, if we raise additional funds through the sale of equity securities, new investors could have rights senior to our existing stockholders. The terms of any future financings may restrict our ability to raise additional capital, which could delay or prevent the further development or marketing of our products and services. Our need to raise capital before the repayment of our debt becomes due may require us to accept terms that may harm our business or be disadvantageous to our current stockholders, particularly in light of the current illiquidity and instability in the global financial markets. |
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Liquidity Disclosure [Policy Text Block] | Going concern and management’s plans |
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The presentation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP contemplates that operations will be sustained for a reasonable period. However, we have incurred operating losses of $1,605,859 and $3,533,013 during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The company is also highly leveraged with $15,995,695 in senior debentures and demand notes and $1,400,000 in mortgage debt. In addition, during these periods, we used cash of $562,394 and $1,656,251, respectively, in support of our operations. As more fully discussed in Note 6, we have material redemption requirements associated with our senior debentures and demand notes, due during the year ended December 31, 2013. Since our inception, we have been substantially dependent upon funds raised through the sale of preferred stock and warrants to sustain our operating and investing activities. These are conditions that raise substantial doubts about our ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period. |
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If future defaults occur under the senior debentures or mortgage agreement, the Company does not anticipate having sufficient cash and cash equivalents to repay the debt under these agreements should it be accelerated and would be forced to restructure these agreements and/or seek alternative sources of financing. There can be no assurances that restructuring of the debt or alternative financing will be available on acceptable terms or at all. In the event of an acceleration of the Company’s obligations under the senior debentures or mortgage agreement and the Company’s failure to pay the amounts that would then become due, the senior debenture lender and mortgage agreement lender could seek to foreclose on the Company’s assets. |
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In order for the Company to meet the debt repayment requirements under the senior debentures and mortgage agreement, the Company will need to raise additional capital by refinancing its debt, raising equity capital or selling assets. Uncertainty in future credit markets may negatively impact the Company’s ability to access debt financing or to refinance existing indebtedness in the future on favorable terms, or at all. If additional capital is raised through the issuance of debt securities or other debt financing, the terms of such debt may include different financial covenants, restrictions, and financial ratios other than what the Company currently operates under. Any equity financing transaction could result in additional dilution to the Company’s existing stockholders. |
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During the first quarter of 2013, the company received $400,000 of funding from an additional advance on a promissory note on the mortgage from 1080 NW 163 Drive, LLC. Notwithstanding the additional funding, our ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period is dependent upon achieving our management’s plan for the company generating profitable operations. We cannot give any assurances regarding the success of management’s plan. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to recoverability of recorded assets or liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. |
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On February 15, 2013 and April 10, 2013 we received additional advances of $100,000 and $75,000 from 1080 NW 163rd Drive, LLC. These advances are not evidenced by a formal promissory note. The additional advances of $100,000 and $75,000 accrue interest at 8% per year, and were payable in full on June 9, 2013. These notes are now in default. |
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On May 31, 2013, the Company issued to Samer Bishay a $300,000 face value, 5% Secured Convertible Promissory Note, due December 1, 2013. This note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.08 per share, for a total of 3,750,000 common shares. This note has a second priority security interest, junior in priority only to the holder of the first priority interest, to all real property of the Company and any and all cash proceeds and/or noncash proceeds of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, insurance proceeds, and all supporting obligations and the security therefore or for any right to payment. |
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On July 15, 2013, the Company issued to Samer Bishay a $200,000 face value, 5% Secured Convertible Promissory Note, due January 15, 2014. This note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.08 per share, for a total of 2,500,000 common shares. This note has a second priority security interest, junior in priority only to the holder of the first priority interest, to all real property of the Company and any and all cash proceeds and/or noncash proceeds of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, insurance proceeds, and all supporting obligations and the security therefor or for any right to payment. |
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On February 19, 2013, August 9, 2013, August 14, 2013 and September 3, 2013, the Company’s CEO advanced the Company $25,000, $5,000, $20,000 and $25,000 respectively. These advances are not evidenced by a formal promissory note. These advances were for working capital, are non-interest bearing and are due on demand. Interest will be imputed on these notes at current market rates. |
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On April 22, 2013 and May 3, 2013 we received advances from Vicis in the amount of $50,000 and $25,000, respectively, both due on demand. These advances are not evidenced by formal promissory notes. |
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On July 7, 2013, August 9, 2013, August 9, 2013, August 15, 2013 and August 22, 2013 we received $111,000, $111,000, $55,000, $75,000, and $125,000 respectively, for working capital from an outside party. These notes are due on demand and is non-interest bearing. Interest will be imputed on these notes at current market rates. |
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Our business may be affected by factors outside our control |
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Our ability to increase sales and to profitably distribute and sell our products and services is subject to a number of risks, including changes in our business relationships with our principal distributors, competitive risks such as the entrance of additional competitors into our markets, pricing and technological competition, risks associated with the development and marketing of new products and services in order to remain competitive and risks associated with changing economic conditions and government regulation. Our inability to overcome these risks could materially and adversely affect our operations. |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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We consider all highly liquid cash balances and debt instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We maintain cash balances in domestic and Canadian bank accounts; the balances in our domestic accounts may at times exceed the FDIC limits. Management believes cash and cash equivalent balances are not exposed to significant credit risk due to the financial position of the depository institutions in which these deposits are held. |
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Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Accounts receivables |
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In December 2011, we entered into an accounts receivable factoring arrangement with a financial institution (the “Factor”). Pursuant to the terms of this arrangement, from time to time we may sell to the Factor certain of our accounts receivable balances on a non-recourse basis for credit approved accounts. The Factor shall then remit 80% of the accounts receivable balance, with the remaining balance, less fees to be forwarded once the Factor collects the full accounts receivable balance from the customer. Factoring fees range from 7.3% to 9% of the face value of the invoice factored, determined by the number of days required for collection of the invoice. We expect to use this factoring arrangement periodically to assist with general working capital requirements. |
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We also grant to the factor, as security for all present and future obligations owing to factor, a continuing security interest in all of our existing and later acquired receivables. |
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Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Inventory |
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Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. |
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Productive material, work in process and supplies | | $ | 654,250 | | $ | 869,740 | |
Finished products | | | 586,491 | | | 598,034 | |
Total | | $ | 1,240,741 | | $ | 1,467,774 | |
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During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and for the year ended December 31, 2012, we evaluated our inventory for impairments in accordance with our lower of cost or net realizable value analyses. Based on our analysis no impairments were deemed necessary to our finished goods inventories. |
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At March 31, 2013, $113,305 of our finished goods inventory is held on consignment at one of our distributors. |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
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A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows: |
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Level 1 - inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. |
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Level 2 - inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. |
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Level 3 - inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. |
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Financial instruments, as defined in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 825 Financial Instruments, consist of cash, evidence of ownership in an entity, and contracts that both (i) impose on one entity a contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial instrument to a second entity, or to exchange other financial instruments on potentially unfavorable terms with the second entity, and (ii) conveys to that second entity a contractual right (a) to receive cash or another financial instrument from the first entity, or (b) to exchange other financial instruments on potentially favorable terms with the first entity. Accordingly, our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, secured convertible debentures, and derivative financial instruments. The carrying amounts of debt obligations approximate their fair values as the terms are comparable to terms currently offered by local lending institutions for arrangements with similar terms to industry peers with comparable credit characteristics. |
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We carry cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities at historical costs since their respective estimated fair values approximate carrying values due to their current nature. We also carry convertible debentures and redeemable preferred stock at historical cost. |
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Derivative financial instruments, as defined in ASC 815-10-15-83 Derivatives and Hedging, consist of financial instruments or other contracts that contain a notional amount and one or more underlying (e.g. interest rate, security price or other variable), require no initial net investment and permit net settlement. Derivative financial instruments may be free-standing or embedded in other financial instruments. Further, derivative financial instruments are initially, and subsequently, measured at fair value and recorded as liabilities or, in rare instances, assets. |
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Property and Equipment |
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Property, equipment and telecommunication equipment includes acquired assets which consist of buildings, network equipment, computer hardware, furniture, and software. All of our equipment is stated at cost with depreciation calculated using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of related assets, which ranges from three to five years. The costs associated with major improvements are capitalized while the cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to operating expenses. |
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Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Intangible Assets |
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Our intangible assets were recorded at acquisition cost, which encompassed estimates of their respective and their relative fair values, as well as estimates of the fair value of consideration that we issued. We amortize our intangible assets using the straight-line method over lives that are predicated on contractual terms or over periods we believe the assets will have utility. |
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Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Revenue Recognition |
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We derive revenue from (i) product sales and (ii) telecom services. All revenues are recognized in accordance with ASC 605, Revenue Recognition and SAB 104 as follows: when evidence of an arrangement exists, in the case of products, when the product is shipped to a customer, or in the case of telecom services, when the service is used by the consumer, when the fee is fixed or determinable and finally when we have concluded that amounts are collectible from the customers. Shipping costs billed to customers are included as a component of product sales; with the associated cost of shipping included as a component in cost of product sales. |
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Operating revenue consists of customer equipment sales of our products the NetTalk DUO (“DUO”); DUO II and DUO WIFI, telecommunication service revenues and shipping and handling revenues. |
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Our DUO products provides for revenue recognition from the sale of the device and from the sale of telephone service. The initial year of telephone service is included in the sale price at time of sale and billed subsequently thereafter. Therefore, revenue recognition on our DUO products are fully recognized at the time of our customer equipment sale, and the one year telephone service is amortized over a 12 month cycle. Subsequent renewals of the annual telephone service are amortized over the corresponding 12 months cycle. |
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International calls are billed as earned from our customers. International calls are prepaid and customers account is debited as minutes are used and earned. |
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Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Impairments and Disposals |
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We evaluate our tangible and definite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually or more frequently in the presence of circumstances or trends that may be indicators of impairment. Our evaluation is a two-step process. The first step is to compare our undiscounted cash flows, as projected over the remaining useful lives of the assets, to their respective carrying values. In the event that the carrying values are not recovered by future undiscounted cash flows, as a second step, we compare the carrying values to the related fair values and, if lower, record an impairment adjustment. For purposes of fair value, we generally use replacement costs for tangible fixed assets and discounted cash flows, using risk-adjusted discount rates for intangible assets. |
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Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Research and Development and Software Costs |
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We expense research and development costs, as these costs are incurred. We account for our offering-related software development costs as costs incurred internally in creating a computer software product and are charged to expense when incurred as research and development until technological feasibility has been established for the product. Technological feasibility is established upon completion of a detail program design or, in its absence, completion of a working model. Thereafter, all software development costs shall be capitalized and subsequently reported at the lower of unamortized cost or net realizable value. Development costs are amortized based on current and future revenue for each product with an annual minimum equal to the straight-line amortization over the remaining estimated economic life of the product. At this time our main products, the DUO, DUO II and DUOWIFI are being sold in the market place. Therefore, research and development cost reported in our financial statements relates to pre–marketing costs and are expensed accordingly. |
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Product development and engineering | | $ | 7,528 | | $ | 37,282 | |
Payroll and benefits | | | 288,475 | | | 300,111 | |
| | $ | 296,003 | | $ | 337,393 | |
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Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Reclassification |
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Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years financial statements in order to conform to the current quarter’s presentation. |
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Share Based Payment Arrangements [Policy Text Block] | Share-Based Payment Arrangements |
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We apply the grant date fair value method to our share–based payment arrangements with employees and consultants. Share–based compensation cost to employees is measured at the grant date fair value based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period. Share–based payments to non–employees are recorded at fair value on the measurement date and reflected in expense over the service period. |
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Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] | Stock Option Plans |
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In 2009, 2011 and 2012, NetTalk adopted various Stock Option Plans which is intended to advance the interests of the Company’s shareholders by enhancing the Company’s ability to attract, retain and motivate personnel who make (or are expected to make) important contributions to the Company by providing such persons with equity ownership opportunities and performance-based incentives and thereby better aligning the interests of such persons with those of the Company’s shareholders. All of the Company’s employees, officers, and directors, and those Company’s consultants and advisors (i) that are natural persons and (ii) who provides bona fide services to the Company not connected to a capital raising transaction or the promotion or creation of a market for the Company’s securities, are eligible to be granted options or restricted stock awards under the Plan. |
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On November 15, 2009, NetTalk adopted the 2010 Stock Option Plan. The maximum aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be issued under the Plan is 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. During 2010, we issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to our employees. The shares are compensatory in nature and are fully vested. We have valued the shares consistent with fair value at the time of issuance including and adjusted for ownership restrictions. |
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On June 15, 2011, NetTalk adopted the 2011 Stock Option Plan. The maximum aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be issued under the Plan is 20,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. During 2012, we issued 20,000,000 shares of common stock to our employees. The shares are compensatory in nature and are fully vested. We have valued the shares consistent with fair value at the time of issuance including and adjusted for ownership restrictions. |
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On July 25, 2012, NetTalk adopted the 2012 Stock Option Plan. The maximum aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be issued under the Plan is 20,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. On July 25, 2012, we issued 471,500 shares of common stock to our employees and vendors as part of our 2012 Stock Option Plan. The shares are compensatory in nature and are fully vested. We have valued the shares consistent with fair value at the time of issuance including and adjusted for ownership restrictions. |
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Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Certain risks and concentration |
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Our largest manufacturer accounted for approximately 52% and 36% of our cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
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One of our customers presently operates under a “Consignment Agreement”. Under the agreement we sell and ship merchandise to our customer and we collect payments upon final sale of our product to the ultimate consumer. |
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On September 26, 2013, the Company elected to terminate the “Consignment Agreement” based on the specified contractual terms. |
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Stockholders Equity Note, Redeemable Preferred Stock, Issue, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Redeemable Preferred Stock |
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Redeemable preferred stock (and other redeemable financial instruments we may enter into) is initially evaluated for possible classification as liabilities under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity. Redeemable preferred stock classified as liabilities is recorded and carried at fair value. Redeemable preferred stock that does not, in its entirety, require liability classification is evaluated for embedded features that may require bifurcation and separate classification as derivative liabilities under ASC 815. In all instances, the classification of the redeemable preferred stock host contract that does not require liability classification is evaluated for equity classification or mezzanine classification based upon the nature of the redemption features. Generally, any feature that could require cash redemption for matters not within our control, irrespective of probability of the event occurring, requires classification outside of stockholders’ equity. See Note 6 for further disclosures about our redeemable preferred stock. |
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Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Loss per common share |
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Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to the Company available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. In accordance with ASC 260, the effect of potentially dilutive securities is not considered during periods of loss or if the effect is anti-dilutive. We compute the effects on diluted loss per common share arising from warrants and options using the treasury stock method or, in the case of liability classified warrants, the reverse treasury stock method. If required, we compute the effects on diluted loss per common share arising from convertible securities using the if-converted method. |
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The following table represents a reconciliation of the net income and weighted average shares outstanding for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012: |
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Basic and diluted - net loss | | $ | -1,605,859 | | $ | -3,533,013 | |
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Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding | | | 60,251,355 | | | 42,948,392 | |
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New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Recent accounting pronouncements |
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In May 2011, the FASB issued an update that amends the guidance provided in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, by clarifying some existing concepts, eliminating wording differences between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), and in some limited cases, changing some principles to achieve convergence between GAAP and IFRS. The update results in a consistent definition of fair value, establishes common requirements for the measurement of and disclosure about fair value between GAAP and IFRS, and expands the disclosures for fair value measurements that are estimated using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs. This update becomes effective in the second quarter of fiscal 2012. We do not expect the adoption of this update to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. |
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In December 2011, the FASB issued amended guidance requiring companies to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. This guidance is required to be applied retrospectively for all prior periods presented and is effective for annual periods for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual fiscal years. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the results of operations and financial condition. |
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In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment” in Accounting Standards Update No. 2012-02. This update amends ASU 2011-08, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment and permits an entity first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test in accordance with Subtopic 350-30, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - General Intangibles Other than Goodwill. The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted, including for annual and interim impairment tests performed as of a date before July 27, 2012, if a public entity’s financial statements for the most recent annual or interim period have not yet been issued or, for nonpublic entities, have not yet been made available for issuance. As the Company does not currently have any indefinite-lived intangible assets, the adoption of ASU 2012-02 did not impact our financial position or results of operations. |
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Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income Taxes |
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We record our income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, the future tax consequences attributed to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis are reflected as tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences reverse. Changes in these deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected in the provision for income taxes. However, we are required to evaluate the recoverability of net deferred tax assets. If it is more likely than not that some portion of a net deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recognized with a charge to the provision for income taxes. |
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