EXHIBIT 23.3


                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement on Form S-8 dated August 17, 1999 of our report dated June 1, 1999
except Note 23 which is as of June 22, 1999 on our audit of the consolidated
financial statements of Newbridge Networks Corporation that appear in the Annual
Report of Newbridge Networks Corporation on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 2, 1999, which Annual Report is incorporated by reference and made a part of
the Registration Statement.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Chartered Accountants

August 17, 1999
Ottawa, Canada