Exhibit 23.1A

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the inclusion of our report dated April 14, 2005, regarding the financial statements of WidePoint Corporation, and to the use of our name under the caption entitled “Experts” in the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of WidePoint Corporation.

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP               

Chicago, Illinois
June 17, 2005