Sonim Technologies Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Cover
- Document and Entity Information
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
- The Company and its Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
Notes Tables
Notes Details

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details)

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 11, 2019	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingent severance obligation accrual						$ 2,000
Transaction Bonus Plan ("Plan")
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of consideration payable	10.00%
Term of plan	3 years
Former Chief Executive Officer
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Salary to be paid				$ 400
Former Chief Executive Officer \| Transaction Bonus Plan ("Plan")
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest in plan	50.00%
President and Chief Operating Officer Member \| Transaction Bonus Plan ("Plan")
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest in plan	10.00%
Other Key Employees [Member] \| Transaction Bonus Plan ("Plan")
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest in plan	35.00%
Consultants [Member] \| Transaction Bonus Plan ("Plan")
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest in plan	6.00%
Pearson Action
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingent severance obligation accrual							$ 2,000
Cost of Revenues
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Royalty expense		$ 524	$ 470	$ 1,369	$ 1,664
Wireless Essential Patent Holders
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Royalty expire year				2021
Wireless Essential Patent Holders \| Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Royalty payment percent of net revenues				5.00%
Other Providers of Integrated Technologies
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Royalty expire year				2026
Other Providers of Integrated Technologies \| Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Royalty payment percent of net revenues				5.00%

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