Exhibit 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement on Form S-3 of our report dated April 9, 1998, on our audits of the financial statements of I-Link Incorporated and Subsidiaries. We also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "EXPERTS." PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Salt Lake City, Utah December 3, 1998