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Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Aug. 05, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name KVH INDUSTRIES INC \DE\  
Entity Central Index Key 0001007587  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2015  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --06-30  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   16,090,930