EXHIBIT 23.2

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
report included in this Form 10-K, into Western Wireless Corporation's
previously filed Registration Statements, File No. 333-10421, File No.
333-18137, File No. 333-86437 and File No. 333-28959.



Arthur Andersen LLP


Seattle, Washington,

March 25, 2002