In 2019 and 2024, AT&T experienced two major data breaches that exposed the personal information of millions of customers. The company has now agreed to a $177 million class action settlement. Affected individuals can claim up to $7,500, but the claims deadline is December 18, 2025.
Details of the Settlement
The security breaches involved the exposure of sensitive customer data, including Social Security numbers, addresses, birth dates, and call/text metadata. The 2019 breach affected around 7.6 million current and former customers, while the 2024 breach impacted nearly all AT&T wireless subscribers, exposing phone numbers, call durations, and cell tower data.
The settlement allocates $149 million for the 2019 breach and $28 million for the 2024 breach, totalling $177 million to compensate affected customers.
How to Claim Your Share
To qualify, you must have been an AT&T customer during the affected periods and received a notice from the settlement administrator, Kroll. Notices are being sent by mail or email in August 2025 and include a Class Member ID required for filing.
Claims can be submitted online or by mail before December 18, 2025. The maximum claim amount is $7,500, depending on the level of verified financial loss and supporting documentation. Providing proof of identity theft, fraud, or related damages may increase your payout.
Who Is Eligible?
Anyone whose personal information was exposed in either of the AT&T data breaches is considered part of the Settlement Class. If you suffered financial harm, such as fraudulent transactions or identity theft, you can submit documentation to receive higher compensation.
Those impacted by both breaches may be eligible for the maximum $7,500 payment, while individuals affected by only one breach may receive proportionate compensation.
Short Data Table: AT&T Data Breach Settlement Summary
| Year of Data Breach | Number of Affected Customers | Maximum Claim Amount | Claim Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7.6 million | $5,000 | December 18, 2025 |
| 2024 | Almost all AT&T mobile users | $2,500 | December 18, 2025 |
| Total | Tens of millions | Up to $7,500 | December 18, 2025 |
FAQs
Q1: What can I receive from this settlement?
Eligible claimants can receive up to $7,500 if they experienced both breaches and provide proof of financial losses. Smaller, tiered payments are available for those without documentation.
Q2: What is the claim filing deadline?
All claims must be filed by December 18, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Q3: How do I check my eligibility?
If you were an AT&T customer during the breach periods and received a notice from the settlement administrator, you are likely eligible. Contact Kroll Settlement Administration for confirmation if unsure.
Don’t wait — file your claim today to secure your share of AT&T’s $177 million settlement fund before the December 18, 2025 deadline.
