CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement on Form S-3 of our report dated
February 5, 2001 included in Novatel Wireless Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2000 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.

/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

San Diego, California
January 21, 2002