EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the use of our report dated February 14, 2000, included
in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of FirstCom Corporation for the year ended
December 31, 1999, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedule, included in this form 10K/A, Amendment No. 2.
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-41839) of FirstCom Corporation and in the related
Prospectus of our report dated February 14, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of FirstCom Corporation included
in this Annual Report (Form 10-K/A, Amendment No. 2) for the year ended December
31, 1999.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Miami, Florida
May 10, 2000