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Millions of AT&T customers have only a few days left to file for a share of the company’s $177 million data-breach settlement. The payout follows two 2024 cyberattacks that leaked sensitive customer details across the dark web — and those affected could receive as much as $7,500 if they act before November 18, 2025.
In early 2024, hackers accessed AT&T’s systems in two major incidents:
March 30, 2024: Names, addresses, birth dates, account passcodes, and Social Security numbers were exposed.
July 12, 2024: A second breach revealed call and text logs, phone numbers, and limited location data linked to user accounts.
Together, the leaks impacted more than 70 million current and former customers. AT&T denied wrongdoing but agreed to a nationwide settlement to close the case.
If you were an AT&T customer during 2024, you might qualify to file a claim. You’re eligible if:
Your data appeared in either the March or July breach.
You received a settlement notice or claim ID by email or mail.
You can verify your information on TelecomDataSettlement.com.
Customers unsure of their status can call the Kroll Settlement Administrator at 833-890-4930 for assistance.
Note: Filing a claim means you’ll give up the right to sue AT&T separately over these same data breaches.
Payouts depend on the type of data exposed and proof of financial loss.
Tier 1: Up to $5,000 if your SSN was leaked (and you can show losses).
Tier 2: Standard payment if your personal data—but not SSN—was exposed.
Tier 3: Up to $2,500 if affected by the July breach.
Those caught in both breaches could see combined payments reaching $7,500. Actual amounts depend on how many people file before the deadline.
Filing takes just a few minutes:
Visit TelecomDataSettlement.com.
Click “Submit Claim.”
Enter your class-member ID, AT&T account number, or full name and email.
Choose whether to claim for documented loss (requires proof) or a flat-rate tier payment.
Submit online or mail the printed form — it must be postmarked by November 18, 2025.
Claim filing deadline: November 18, 2025
Final approval hearing: December 3, 2025 (U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas)
Payments expected: After final approval and any appeals
The settlement has simple consumer protections but a few legal strings attached:
No double-dipping: Once you accept payment, you can’t file a separate lawsuit over the same breaches.
Opt-out rights: If you’d rather sue independently, you must opt out before the official court date.
Arbitration note: AT&T’s standard contracts use arbitration clauses, but this class action isn’t bound by them—so filing a claim won’t affect your ability to challenge future, unrelated disputes.
Proof of loss: Only documented costs directly tied to identity theft or credit-monitoring expenses will qualify for higher-tier compensation.
It’s a straightforward process, but experts recommend reading the fine print before you submit your claim.
This is one of the largest consumer data-privacy settlements in U.S. history. Even if you didn’t suffer major losses, you could still receive a smaller automatic payout simply by filing before the deadline.
Consumers who miss the window will lose eligibility permanently once the court finalizes the agreement.
Bottom Line:
If you were an AT&T customer whose personal or account data was exposed in 2024, you could qualify for up to $7,500 — but only if you file your claim by November 18, 2025. Head to TelecomDataSettlement.com to check eligibility or call the administrator before the window closes.
