EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-3 of our report dated May 14, 2004 relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appears in 8x8, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2004. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Registration Statement.

/s/    PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP         

San Jose, California
August 26, 2004