A $177 million legal settlement will compensate AT&T customers affected by two major data breaches, offering up to $7,500 in restitution to individuals with documented losses.
At a Glance
- AT&T reached a $177 million class-action settlement over two 2024 data breaches
- Up to $5,000 is available for claims tied to the March breach, and $2,500 for the July breach
- Claimants affected by both incidents may qualify for up to $7,500
- Deadline to file is November 18, 2025; opt-out or objection deadline is October 17, 2025
- Final settlement hearing scheduled for December 3, 2025, in federal court
What Happened?
AT&T disclosed in March 2024 that sensitive data—including Social Security numbers and account details—had been leaked for roughly 73 million current and former customers. A separate breach, revealed in July, exposed call and text metadata involving almost all of AT&T’s cellular users. Both incidents prompted national class-action lawsuits, which were consolidated in courts in Texas and Montana.
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The combined settlement, preliminarily approved by a Texas judge in June 2025, allocates $149 million for the March breach and $28 million for the July breach. Kroll Settlement Administration is handling all claim processing.
Who Gets What?
Customers whose data was exposed may be eligible for two types of payments:
Documented Loss Claims
- Up to $5,000 for expenses or losses due to the March 2024 breach
- Up to $2,500 for similar losses from the July 2024 breach
Claimants must submit separate documentation for each breach to receive both payments.
Tiered (Pro-Rata) Claims
- Tier 1: For customers whose Social Security numbers were compromised in the March breach
- Tier 2: For other data types leaked in the same incident
- Tier 3: Covers all claimants affected by the July breach
Payouts for tiered claims will be calculated after all valid submissions are received, with Tier 1 expected to receive higher compensation than Tiers 2 or 3.
Deadlines and Process
Claims opened on August 4, 2025, and must be submitted online or by mail by November 18, 2025. Claimants can also opt out or file objections by October 17, 2025. Filing both a documented-loss claim and a tiered claim is not allowed for the same breach.
Official notices were sent by email from [email protected]. Those unsure of eligibility can contact the administrator at (833) 890-4930 or visit the official settlement site.
What’s Next?
The final approval hearing is set for December 3, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. If approved, payments could begin in early 2026. Kroll will determine eligibility and distribute funds after reviewing all claims. Customers are encouraged to act quickly to meet filing deadlines and ensure they receive compensation if eligible.
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