Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Inventory, net

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Inventory, net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventory, net
Inventory, net
Inventory consists of finished goods, refurbished goods, chipsets and other raw material components used in manufacturing radios and connected vehicle devices. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market.  We record an estimated allowance for inventory that is considered slow moving or obsolete or whose carrying value is in excess of net realizable value.  The provision related to products purchased for resale in our direct to consumer distribution channel and components held for resale by us is reported as a component of Cost of equipment in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.  The provision related to inventory consumed in our OEM channel is reported as a component of Subscriber acquisition costs in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Inventory, net, consists of the following:
 
December 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Raw materials
$
4,854

 
$
6,489

Finished goods
23,056

 
21,225

Allowance for obsolescence
(5,712
)
 
(7,515
)
Total inventory, net
$
22,198

 
$
20,199