Exhibit 23 Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants Bestnet Communications, Inc. Grand Rapids, Michigan As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this S-2 registration statement of our report dated November 14, 2003, except for Note 8 and Note 12, which are as of December 10, 2003, included in the Company's Form 10-KSB for the year ended August 31, 2003, and to all references to our firm included in this registration statement. /s/ SEMPLE & COOPER, LLP ----------------------------------- SEMPLE & COOPER, LLP Phoenix, Arizona January 19, 2004