AT&T next steps before issuing up to $7,500 checks in data breach settlement
AT&T customers affected by 2024 data breaches may receive up to $7,500 from a $177 million settlement, with final approval expected in January 2026.Summary
AT&T is moving forward with a $177 million class action settlement following two data breaches in 2024 that compromised the personal information of millions of customers. The deadline for filing claims, extended to December 18th, has now passed, and the next step is a final approval hearing scheduled for January 15, 2026. Approximately 7.6 million customers with 2024 accounts and 65.4 million with accounts between 2019 and 2024 were potentially affected. Eligible customers can claim compensation based on the type of data compromised and any documented losses. Those whose Social Security numbers were exposed may qualify for a higher 'Tier 1' payment, while others can claim a 'Tier 2' payment. A second settlement class related to the illegal downloading of call and text data allows claimants to seek up to $2,500 or a share of the remaining settlement funds. Individuals potentially eligible for both settlement classes could receive up to $7,500.
(Source：The Mirror Us)