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                                                                    Exhibit 23.3


               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated February 10, 2000, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of InterVU Inc. included in the Registration Statement
(Form S-1) and related Prospectus of Akamai Technologies, Inc. for the
registration of its 5 l/2% Convertible Subordinated Notes and shares of its
common stock.



                                   /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP


San Diego, California
September 13, 2000