EXHIBIT 23 Consent of Addison, Roberts & Ludwig P.C. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of our report dated November 1, 1996 to the Shareholders of Wavetech, Inc. and Subsidiaries, and to the references to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the Prospectus. /s/ Addison, Roberts & Ludwig P.C. Addison, Roberts & Ludwig P.C. Tucson, Arizona March 12, 1997