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EXHIBIT 23.3
CONSENT OF BARRY MORGAN
& COMPANY, P.C., INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 333-88869) pertaining to the Illuminet Holdings, Inc. 1997 Equity
Incentive Plan and the Illuminet Holdings, Inc. 1999 Stock Purchase Plan of our
report dated March 12, 1998, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of Illuminet Holdings, Inc. included in the Current
Report (Form 8-K) dated October 5, 2000, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Barry Morgan & Company P.C.
Dallas, Texas
October 5, 2000