


                         Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the use of our reports  dated  February 9, 1996 and  February  10,
1995 with respect to the  financial  statements  of the Kansas City SMSA Limited
Partnership  included in the 360(Degree)  Communication  Company's Annual Report
(Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1995 and  incorporated  by reference
in the Registration  Statement (Form S-3) and related  Prospectus of 360(Degree)
Communications  Company for the registration of $500,000,000 of debt securities.
The financial statements referred to above are not included in the Form 10-K.


                                Ernst & Young LLP

San Antonio, Texas
February 4, 1997

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