Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statement  Nos.
33-46559,  33-46561, 33-46563, 33-46573, 33-68806, 33-68808, 33-62631, 33-62633,
333-40974, and 333-49894 of Elcotel, Inc. on Forms S-8, of our report dated July
3, 2001 (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes  explanatory
paragraphs  dealing with  uncertainties  relating to i) the Company's filing for
reorganization  under  Chapter 11 of the Federal  Bankruptcy  Code,  and ii) the
Company's  ability to continue  as a going  concern),  appearing  in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Elcotel, Inc. for the year ended March 31, 2001.

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Certified Public Accountants

Tampa, Florida
July 10, 2001