Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 33-40500) pertaining to CommNet Cellular Inc. Employee Stock Ownership
Plan and Trust of our report dated March 14, 1997, with respect to the financial
statements and schedules of CommNet Cellular Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
and Trust included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended
September 30, 1996.



                                                ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Denver, Colorado
March 24, 1997