AT&T customers could soon receive up to $5,000 from $177 million data breach settlement

A Texas judge approved a $177M settlement for AT&T customers affected by two 2024 data breaches. Customers may receive up to $7,500. AT&T has until Nov. 2 to appeal. The settlement resolves multiple lawsuits and compensates users for leaked data, including Social Security numbers and call records.

AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement for data breaches affecting 110 million customers in 2019 and 2024. The company did not admit fault. Over 4.9 million claims were filed, with payouts estimated between $6.50 and $7,500. Payments may begin in early 2027 if no appeal is filed. The breaches exposed sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and call records.

AT&T has reached a $177 million settlement for a 2024 cybersecurity breach, approved by a U.S. court. Eligible customers may receive up to $5,000, with claims already submitted by the December 2025 deadline. The settlement resolves allegations of inadequate security measures, though AT&T denies wrongdoing. Payments depend on the settlement's effective date, estimated for November 2026 if no appeal is filed.

AT&T has reached a $177 million settlement for customers affected by 2024 cybersecurity incidents. Eligible claimants may receive up to $5,000, depending on documented losses. The U.S. District Court approved the settlement on October 2, 2026. AT&T denies wrongdoing. The deadline to file claims was December 18, 2025. Payments are expected to be issued by November 12, 2026, if no appeals are filed.

AT&T reached a $177M settlement for 2024 data breaches, with payments ranging from $6.50 to $40 for affected customers. A federal judge approved the deal, including $59M in attorneys' fees. Payments will be distributed after the appeals period, with an estimated effective date of Nov. 12. Nearly 5M claims were filed, with most customers expected to receive tiered payments based on the breach and exposed data.

AT&T will pay up to $5,000 to millions of Americans affected by two 2024 data breaches, totaling a $177 million settlement approved by a federal judge. Over 4.9 million claims were submitted, with payments ranging from $6.50 to $5,000 depending on documented losses. AT&T denies wrongdoing but agreed to resolve the litigation.