Exhibit A



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration  Statement 33-50412
on Form S-8 of our report dated May 22, 1996, appearing in this Annual Report on
Form 11-K of the Data Transmission  Network Corporation 401(k) Plan for the year
ended December 31, 1995.





DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Omaha, Nebraska
May 22, 1996


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