EXHIBIT 23.1

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  Registration  Statement on
Form S-8  pertaining  to the Elcotel,  Inc. 1991 Stock Option Plan of our report
dated June 20, 2000 (which report expresses an unqualified  opinion and includes
an  explanatory  paragraph  relating to the  Company's  ability to continue as a
going concern) appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Elcotel,  Inc. and
subsidiaries for the year ended March 31, 2000.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Tampa, Florida
November 14, 2000