EXHIBIT 23.1



We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement of
MasTec, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated March 22, 1996, on our audits of
the consolidated financial statements of MasTec, Inc. as of December 31, 1995
and 1994, and for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, which report
is included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1995.




/s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND
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Coopers & Lybrand


Miami, Florida
February 21, 1997