Exhibit 23.5 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT The Board of Directors CapRock Communications Corp.: We consent to the use of our reports related to CapRock Communications Corp. incorporated herein by reference and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" and "Independent Auditors" in the Registration Statement. /s/ KPMG LLP KPMG LLP Dallas, Texas October 19, 2000