EXHIBIT 23.1



                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Primus Telecommunication Group, Incorporated on Form S-8 of our report dated
February 5, 1997, except for Note 15 as to which the date is April 8, 1997,
appearing in Registration Statement No. 333-30195 of Primus Telecommunication
Group, Incorporated on Form S-1, as amended.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Washington, D.C.
September 4, 1997