Exhibit 23.5


                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

   
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-4 (File No.
333-09631) of our reports dated April 18, 1996, on our audits of the financial 
statements and financial statement schedule of Sammons Cable. We also consent to
the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts."
    


   
                                        /s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Dallas, Texas
September 6, 1996