CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS



     We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements
of ADTRAN, Inc. on Forms S-8 (file No. 33-83982, 333-30375 and 333-29899) of our
reports dated  January 14, 1999, on our audits of the  financial  statements and
financial statement schedule of ADTRAN,  Inc. as of December 31, 1998 and 1997,
and for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996,  which reports are 
incorporated  by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K.


/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Birmingham, Alabama
March 30, 1999