Exhibit 23.1 [LETTERHEAD OF KPMG] INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT The Board of Directors TRICOM, S.A.: We consent to the use of our report included herein and to references to our firm under the headings "Summary Financial and Operating Data", "Selected Consolidated Financial and Operating Data" and "Experts" in the prospectus. /s/ KPMG Member Firm of KPMG International Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic March 17, 2000