AT&T, one of the world’s largest telecommunications and technology companies headquartered in Dallas, Texas, recently agreed to a $177 million settlement, which will be distributed among its customers, with each customer receiving up to $7,500.
In 2024, the company disclosed details of two data breaches, one on March 30 and the other on July 12. In the first cybersecurity incident, much consumer information, such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, etc., was exposed.
And in the second cybersecurity incident, hackers downloaded consumer call and text metadata. After the release of these incidents, several class action lawsuits were filed against the company, which were later consolidated. Below, we have shared the eligibility, payment, and other details.
Who is eligible for the AT&T compensation?
To receive a payment from the AT&T data breach settlement, you must be a permanent resident of the United States of America and live in any state within that country, as well as be affected by a cybersecurity incident involving either company.
Additionally, you must also have received notice of the cybersecurity incident from the company and subsequently received a notice from the settlement administration regarding receiving compensation, on which the Class Member ID is mentioned.
How much will be received from the AT&T data breach settlement?
The compensation you are going to receive from the AT&T cybersecurity incident depends on whether both were affected by the data breach or only one. The claim form type is also an essential factor that decides your payout amount; let us understand it below.
- The total settlement fund is $177 million, of which $128 million is for the first data breach and $28 million is for the second cybersecurity incident.
- These cybersecurity incidents have caused significant financial losses. You can receive a maximum of $5,000 for the first cybersecurity incident for documented losses and up to $2,500 for the second.
- If you are affected by both the data breach incidents, then in this situation the maximum amount you can get is $7,500; you will get it only when you submit the claim form by providing documents for out-of-pocket expenses.
If you haven’t suffered a documented loss due to a cybersecurity incident, you can still claim it by submitting an undocumented claim form. The payments for such settlement claim forms will be received on a prorated basis, ranging from $100 to $200.
What is required to get the AT&T breach compensation?
To receive the AT&T data breach settlement, you must submit a claim form. The settlement administration has disclosed details. The deadline for submission is December 18, 2025. You can submit your claim form through the web portal or by postmarking it.
You will only be able to submit your claim form when you receive a notice from the settlement administration, which contains your Class Member ID. If you are considering filing online, you are requested to do so a few days before the due date so you don’t end up having to experience a last-minute rush.
How to file a claim form for the AT&T data breach settlement?
To file a claim form for the AT&T data breach settlement, please follow the step-by-step instructions available below.
- Go to the AT&T data breach settlement portal by visiting https://telecomdatasettlement.com/.
- On the homepage, you will see an option that reads ‘Submit Claim.’ Tap on the button to go to the next page.
- Here, you need to enter the class member ID and email address and then click on the Next button to log in successfully.
- After logging, you have to provide data breach details accurately and attach documents for out-of-pocket expenses in the required size and format.
- Choose a payment gateway to receive the settlement payment, and click on the Submit button to file it.
When to expect the AT&T data breach settlement payout?
The payout for the AT&T data breach settlement will be received after the final approval. The hearing is going to take place on January 15, 2026, and after that the payout will start. Note that if the settlement receives final approval without any appeal, the payment will be received within 90 days.
Disclaimer: AT&T breach compensation details are for informational purposes only. Confirm eligibility and payout information with the official settlement administrator.