EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-35624) of i3 Mobile, Inc. of our reports dated January 29, 2001 relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appear on this Form 10-K. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Stamford, CT. March 28, 2001