EXHIBIT 23



CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the  incorporation  by reference  in  Registration  Statement  No.
333-89891 and Registration  Statement No. 333-57698 of Premiere Global Services,
Inc. on Form S-8 of our report  dated June 21,  2006,  appearing  in this Annual
Report on Form 11-K of Premiere Global  Services,  Inc. 401(k) Plan for the year
ended December 31, 2005.

                                              /s/ Smith & Howard, P.C.

Smith & Howard, P.C.
Atlanta, GA
June 27, 2006