Exhibit 16.1
 
                      [PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LETTERHEAD]
 
August 24, 1998
 
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
 
We have read the statements made by MTS, Incorporated included under the caption
"Experts", which has been filed as part of the Company's Amendment No. 3 to its
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-54035) dated August 24,
1998. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.
 
Very truly yours,
 
/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP