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EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the ANTEC Corporation Employee Savings Plan
of our report dated February 9, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of ANTEC Corporation included in its Annual Report (on
Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999 filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
October 23, 2000
