INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT I have issued my report dated July 16, 1999 accompanying the December 31, 1998 financial statements of ePHONE Telecom, Inc. I hereby consent to the reference in this Registration Statement of ePhone Telecom, Inc. on Form SB-2 of my audit report for the period from inception to December 31, 1998, appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement. I also consent to the reference to myself under the heading "Experts" in such Prospectus. /s/ Barry L. Friedman, P.C. Barry L. Friedman, P.C. Certified Public Accountant Las Vegas, NV August 9, 2000