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Exhibit 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement on Form S-8 of the Sonus Networks,
Inc. 2000 Retention Plan of our report dated March 10, 2000 on the
consolidated financial statements of Sonus Networks, Inc. included in Sonus
Networks, Inc.'s Prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) File No.
333-52682 dated January 12, 2001 and to all references to our Firm included
in this registration statement.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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Arthur Andersen LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
January 18, 2001