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 -14-