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                                                                    EXHIBIT 16.1
 
                       [LETTERHEAD OF COOPERS & LYBRAND]
 
August 20, 1996
 
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Gentlemen:
 
We have read the statements made by Pocket Communications, Inc. (copy attached)
in response to Item 11(i) of Form S-1 contained under the caption of "Other
Matters" which we understand will be filed with the Commission. We agree with
the statements concerning our Firm in such Form S-1.
 
Very truly yours,
 
/s/  COOPERS & LYBRAND LLP
 
Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.