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EXHIBIT 23.3
CONSENT
We hereby consent to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts"
in the Form S-4 Registration Statement (No. 333-93321) of Arch Communications
Group, Inc. ("Arch"). Our review and input only pertains to the FCC matters
unique to Arch which are included in the description of the regulatory
requirements under the Communications Act and the Telecommunications Act of
1996, and the regulations thereunder, set forth under "Industry
Overview -- Regulation", as this information is incorporated by reference
therein. Stockholders of Arch should not rely on Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
with respect to any other matters or any other sections of the document.
WILKINSON BARKER KNAUER, LLP
By: /s/ KENNETH D. PATRICH
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Kenneth D. Patrich
Date: September 12, 2000
