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                                  EXHIBIT 23.1


                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS




We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement on
Form S-3 of our report dated March 13, 1995 on our audit of the consolidated
financial statements and related financial statement schedule of AirTouch
Communications, Inc.  We also consent to the reference to our firm under the
caption "Experts."


                                              /s/ Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.

San Francisco, California
September 19, 1995