EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement of
MasTec, Inc. and subsidiaries on Form S-4 of our report dated February 28, 1997,
on our audits of the consolidated financial statements of MasTec, Inc. and 
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and for the years ended December
31, 1996, 1995 and 1994.  We also consent to the reference to our firm under the
caption "Experts".

/s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.

COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.

Miami, Florida
June 30, 1997


               MASTEC, INC.


                                            July 2, 1997

Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
450 Fifth Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20549

RE:      Registration Statement on Form S-4 of MasTec, Inc.

Dear sir or madam:

     Accompanying this letter is the referenced  registration statement relating
to the offering by MasTec, Inc. of up to 2,500,000 shares of its common stock in
one or  more  acquisitions.  The  required  registration  fee in the  amount  of
$34,753.79  has been paid electronically  by  Fedwire  transfer.  The  company's
previous Form S-4 registration  statement was declared effective without a staff
review. Please inform me as soon as possible whether the registration  statement
will be reviewed so that we can request acceleration of effectiveness under Rule
461 promptly.

                               Sincerely,


                               Jose M. Sariego
                               Senior Vice President
                               and General Counsel






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