Yak Communications (YAKC) 8-K/A Acquisition or disposition of assets

EXHIBIT 23.1

HORWATH ORENSTEIN LLP

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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the inclusion of our audit of the consolidated audited financial statements of Contour Telecom Inc. and Subsidiary as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 as part of this Form 8-K/A.

/s/ Horwath Orenstein LLP

Horwath Orenstein LLP

Chartered Accountants

Toronto, Ontario

September 12, 2003