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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2013
Apr. 18, 2013
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name SONUS NETWORKS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001105472  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 29, 2013  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   282,234,785
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes