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BASIS OF PRESENTATION, LIQUIDITY - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2022
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]        
Accumulated deficit   $ 1,267,378,000 $ 1,259,428,000  
Net cash inflow (used) from operations   (8,821,000) (4,457,000) $ (4,478,000)
Net income (loss) attributable to UTStarcom Holdings Corp.   (7,950,000) (4,368,000) (3,851,000)
Cash and cash equivalents   33,814,000 43,913,000 $ 49,968,000
Reverse split stock one-for-four      
Subsidiaries | China        
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents   10,000,000 $ 17,200,000  
Accumulated profit determined in accordance with accounting standards of a particular country that can be paid as dividends   $ 0