Form: S-3

Registration statement under Securities Act of 1933

May 29, 1997

EXHIBIT 23.3

Published on May 29, 1997


EXHIBIT 23.3

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
General Communication, Inc.:

We hereby consent to the use of our report dated February 27, 1996 regarding
Alaska Cablevision, Inc., and to the reference to our Firm under the heading
"Experts" in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 for an equity offering by
General Communication, Inc.

/s/ CARL & CARLSEN
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CARL & CARLSEN

Edmonds, Washington
May 29, 1997