AT&T timeline to issue up to $7,500 in data breach settlement - when will checks be sent
AT&T is settling a $177 million class action lawsuit over 2024 data breaches, potentially awarding up to $7,500 to affected customers.Summary
AT&T is facing a $177 million class action settlement following data breaches in 2024 that exposed customer information, including Social Security numbers and call/text data. The breaches occurred on March 30th and July 12th, impacting an estimated 7.6 million and 65.4 million individuals respectively. While AT&T denies wrongdoing, the deadline to file a claim was December 18th. A final approval hearing is scheduled for January 15, 2026, after which checks will likely be distributed. Eligible customers can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses, or opt for tiered cash payments – Tier 1 (for compromised Social Security numbers) being five times the amount of Tier 2. Those affected by the second breach can claim up to $2,500 or a share of the remaining settlement funds. Claimants may be eligible for a combined payout of up to $7,500.
(Source：Daily Express Us)