Exhibit 23.3

                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
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The Board of Directors
Taconic Technology Corp.



We consent to the use of our reports included on page F-101 herein and to the
reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in Amendment No. 1 to the Form
S-4 Registration Statement filed by Avalon Cable LLC, Avalon Cable Holdings
Finance, Inc., Avalon Cable of Michigan Holdings, Inc., Avalon Cable of
Michigan, Inc.



Albany, New York
May 28, 1999