Current and former AT&T customers affected by recent data breaches could receive payments. A $177 million settlement is underway, and payouts are expected as early as next year.
AT&T Settlement Overview
AT&T has agreed to a $177 million settlement to resolve lawsuits related to two major data breaches in 2019 and another in 2024. Both current and former AT&T cellular customers may be eligible for compensation. The settlement allocates $149 million for those affected by the 2024 breach and $28 million for the 2019 breach.Compensation Details
Customers who suffered losses “fairly traceable” to the incidents can claim up to $2,500 or $5,000, depending on which breach is implicated. After payments for direct losses, any remaining funds will be distributed among customers whose personal information was accessed. The notification program begins August 4 and concludes October 17, 2025. The deadline to file a claim is November 18, 2025, with a final approval hearing scheduled for December 3, 2025. Payments are anticipated by next year.AT&T Data Breach Details
Sensitive data, including addresses, Social Security numbers, and passcodes, appeared on the “dark web in 2019, affecting approximately 7.6 million current and 65.4 million former account holders. Data from a third-party cloud platform exposed the call and text records of nearly all AT&T cellular customers. AT&T refuted any liability for the criminal acts that resulted in the breaches, stating that they reached the settlement to prevent protracted litigation. If you have been affected by a data breach and have questions, contact a California class action lawyer to discuss your rights.
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