Exhibit 23.2


             Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in
Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-80469) and
related Prospectus of Teligent, Inc. and to the incorporation by reference
therein of our report dated February 12, 1999, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of Teligent, Inc. included in its Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1998, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                               /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Vienna, Virginia
July 16, 1999