| Cover | Oct. 18, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 18, 2021 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity File Number | 333-205835 |
| Entity Registrant Name | TINGO, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001648365 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-0549737 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 43 West 23 |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | rd |
| Entity Address, Address Line Three | Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10010 |
| City Area Code | 646 |
| Local Phone Number | 847-0144 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
