EXHIBIT 14.1

                       Consent of Independent Accountants

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-05972) of COLT Telecom Group plc and
in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-8362) of COLT
Telecom Group plc, of our report dated 24 February 2004 relating to the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules, which is
incorporated in this Annual Report on Form 20-F.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
London
England

Dated: 30 April 2004