When will AT&T send $7,500 settlement checks? Check mailing timeline and what to know
Eligible AT&T customers affected by 2024 data breaches can expect settlement checks after a final hearing on January 15, 2026, potentially receiving up to $7,500.Summary
AT&T is settling a $177 million class action lawsuit stemming from data breaches in 2024 that compromised the personal information of approximately 73 million customers. The breaches, occurring on March 30th and July 12th, exposed data ranging from names and addresses to Social Security numbers and call/text data. While AT&T denies wrongdoing, they agreed to the settlement to resolve the lawsuit. The claim deadline was December 18th, and now claimants await payment. The amount received depends on the type of data exposed; those with compromised Social Security numbers are eligible for higher Tier 1 payments, while others qualify for Tier 2 payments. A second group affected by the July breach can claim documented losses up to $2,500 or opt for a Tier 3 payment. Customers eligible for both groups could receive up to $7,500. Settlement checks are expected to be mailed after the final approval hearing scheduled for January 15, 2026.
(Source：The Economic Times)