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Exhibit 23.3
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated February 16, 2000
on the consolidated financial statements of Triton Cellular Partners, L.P. and
Subsidiaries and our report dated December 10, 1999 on the financial statements
of Point Telesystems, Inc. included in Rural Cellular Corporation and
subsidiaries Form 8-K/A dated June 13, 2000 and to all references to our Firm
included in this registration statement.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 19, 2000
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