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Exhibit 23.17
Consent of William W. Hague
I hereby consent to be named in this joint proxy statement-prospectus
constituting a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 and related
documents as a person designated to become a director of TeleCorp-Tritel Holding
Company upon the consummation of the merger of TeleCorp PCS, Inc. and Tritel,
Inc. I understand and consent to the filing of these documents with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Signature: /s/ William W. Hague
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Date: June 20, 2000
