EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report and to all references to our Firm included in or made a part of this Amendment No. 2 to Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 333-15657 for Jones International Networks, Ltd. /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP ----------------------- ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Denver, Colorado February 14, 1997