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Time is running out to get part of the $177 million AT&T class action settlement.
WASHINGTON — The deadline is almost here for AT&T customers still looking to apply for their share of a $177 million class action settlement.
AT&T agreed to pay to settle a class action lawsuit about two “data incidents” from 2024.
Those affected by the data breach have until Thursday, Dec. 18 to file their claim in the class action lawsuit. The deadline for those wishing to exclude themselves from the lawsuit has already passed.
The class action lawsuit, filed in October 2024, stems from two separate AT&T data breaches, one on March 30, 2024 and the other on July 12, 2024.
The incidents resulted in some customer data, including names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, birthdays, account passcodes, billing account numbers and Social Security numbers, being put on the dark web or illegally downloaded off a third-party cloud platform, according to the Kroll Settlement Administration website.
Who is eligible to file a claim for the AT&T data breach class action settlement?
Current or former AT&T customers in the U.S. who had their information or data accessed in the March 2024 or the July 2024 breaches are eligible to file a claim. There is a possibility some people are part of both breaches and are referred to as “Overlap Settlement Class Members,” according to the settlement website FAQ.
If you’re not sure if you’re included in the Settlement, you can call Kroll Settlement Administration at (833) 890-4930 with questions.
How to file a claim for the AT&T settlement
A website has been set up for AT&T customers who were involved in the data breaches.
To submit a claim, click “Submit Claim” in the top right of the website. Customers will be prompted to include a Class Member ID and their email address, AT&T account number, or their full name. Additional documentation will be required to submit a claim.
Customers should have received a notice with a confirmation code and notice ID, but can contact Kroll Settlement Administration at (833) 890-4930 for more information.
Once you submit a claim, you’re waiving the right to sue AT&T for related issues to this case.
How much can you get from the AT&T settlement?
It’s not entirely clear the exact amount, but those part of the first incident can claim up to $5,000 for losses that happened “in 2019 or later, upon presentation of documentation that the losses are fairly traceable to the AT&T 1 Data Incident,” according to the settlement website.
Those part of the second incident can claim up to $2,500 for losses that happened “on or after April 14, 2024, upon presentation of documentation that the losses are fairly traceable to the AT&T 2 Data Incident.”
Customers impacted by both breaches could receive up to $7,500.
Some may choose a cash payment option, which will be a piece of the settlement after costs and claims are split among claimants.
When is the deadline to file a claim against AT&T?
All claims must be submitted by Thursday, Dec. 18. Initially, the deadline to file a claim was Nov. 18, but it got pushed back a month by the court.
When will I get my payment?
According to the settlement site, the court will hold a hearing Jan. 15, 2026, to decide whether to approve the settlement. Claimants should know that even if the settlement is approved, there could be appeals and other court required processes that may delay payments going out.
There are no estimates for when payments could go out, with or without the appellate process involved. Claimants are asked to be patient.
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