

                                                                    Exhibit 23.3



                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS





We consent to the use of our report dated January 16, 1998,  with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of Chicago SMSA Limited Partnership,  included
in 360  Communications  Company's  Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997; such financial  statements are not included separately in the
Form 10-K.






                                                             ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Chicago, Illinois
March 27, 1998


