EXHIBIT 23.2


                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

        As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in this Form S-4 Registration Statement of our
McLeodUSA Incorporated reports dated January 27, 1999, (except with respect to
the matter discussed in Note 16, as to which the date is March 5, 1999) and to
all references to our Firm included in or made a part of this Registration
Statement.




/s/ Arthur Andersen
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Arthur Andersen

Chicago, Illinois
February 10, 2000