EXHIBIT 23.1



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-92091 of Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report
dated February 20, 2003 (August 5, 2003 as to Notes 16 and 21), appearing in the
Current Report on Form 8-K of Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. for the
year ended December 31, 2002.




/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Portland, Oregon
August 5, 2003