Exhibit 16.1 RUSSELL & ATKINS, PLC CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 5809 North Grand Blvd., Suite D Phone (405) 607-8745 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118 Fax (405) 607-8744 November 12, 2004 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have read item 4.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 12, 2004, of Capital Growth Systems, Inc., and are in agreement with the statement s contained in the first and second paragraphs of that item. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein. /s/ Russell & Atkins, PLC