Exhibit 23.1
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP
We hereby consent to the use in Form 8-K/A of our report dated July 5, 1999, relating to the May 31, 1999 financial statements of JDS FITEL Inc.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP - ----------------------------------- Chartered Accountants Ottawa, Canada November 1, 1999
