EXHIBIT 23


     CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Broadcast
International Inc. for the registration of shares of its common stock and to
the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated February 18, 2005
with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Broadcast
International Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-KSB) for the year
ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                    /s/ Tanner LC
                                    Tanner LC
Salt Lake City, Utah
June 7, 2005