EXHIBIT 16 April 27, 1998 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20549 Gentlemen: We have read Item 4 of Form 8-K dated April 21, 1998, of CommNet Cellular Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in the second, third and fourth paragraphs therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with any other statements of the registrant contained therein. ERNST & YOUNG LLP