EXHIBIT 23.5

Published on July 8, 1997




EXHIBIT 23.5

Sherman & Howard, L.L.C.
633 Seventeenth St., Suite 3000
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303) 297-2900

July 7, 1997


Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20540


Re: General Communication, Inc.

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We consent to the use of our name under "Legal Matters" on page 101 of the
prospectus included in the Form S-3 Registration Statement of General
Communication, Inc., Registration No. 333-28001.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Sherman & Howard