We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  registration  statement of
ADTRAN, Inc. on Form S-8 of our reports dated January 14, 1997, on our audits of
the financial  statements and the financial  statement schedule of ADTRAN, Inc.
as of December  31, 1996 and 1995,  and for the years ended  December  31, 1996,
1995, and 1994, which reports are incorporated by reference in the Annual Report
on Form 10-K.


                                                        COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.

Birmingham, Alabama
June 24, 1997