Exhibit 23.1

                     [Letterhead of Arthur Andersen LLP]

                 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


        As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the 
incorporation by reference in this registration statement on Form S-4, filed 
by NEXTLINK Communications, Inc. (the "Company") of our report dated February 
22, 1999 included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal 
year ended December 31, 1998 and to all references to our Firm included in 
this registration statement.


                                            /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

Seattle, Washington
March 26, 1999