1 EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-43821 and No. 333-45873) of Network Solutions, Inc. of our report dated February 5, 1999 appearing on page F-2 of this Form 10-K. /s/PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP McLean, VA March 26, 1999