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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated February 11, 2000
on the financial statements of ITC/\DeltaCom, Inc. and Subsidiaries and the
related financial statement schedule included in ITC/\DeltaCom, Inc.'s Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1999, and to all references to our Firm
included in this Registration Statement.
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
October 25, 2000
