What’s happening?
AT&T has agreed to a proposed $177 million settlement to resolve class-action lawsuits arising from two major data breaches in 2024. The settlement is currently pending court approval, with a hearing scheduled for December 3, 2025.
Who’s affected?
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First breach (March 2024): Affected around 7.6 million current and 65.4 million former customers whose sensitive personal information—like Social Security numbers, email addresses, and account details—surfaced on the dark web.
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Second breach (July 2024): Involved unauthorized access to call and text logs of nearly all AT&T customers (2022–2023). No personal identifiers or message content were exposed.
Potential compensation:
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Up to $5,000 for losses tied to the first breach
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Up to $2,500 for losses from the second breach
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Eligible individuals for both may receive up to $7,500, provided they submit separate, documented claims for each incident
How to know if you’re eligible:
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AT&T or Kroll Settlement Administration will send a claim invitation via email from attsettlement@e.emailksa.com
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If you didn’t receive anything but believe you may be eligible, call (833) 890-4930
Deadline to know:
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Claims must be submitted by November 18, 2025
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To opt out or object to the settlement, material must be submitted by October 17, 2025
Where to file:
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File online or via mail with your required claim details (including documentation of losses) through the official Telecom Data Settlement website or Kroll’s platform
When will payouts arrive?
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Payments will be issued after court approval and resolution of any appeals
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Final disbursements are expected in early 2026
Bottom line:
If you’re a current or former AT&T customer whose data was compromised in either breach, check your inbox and file a claim by November 18 to secure your share. Don’t miss out—claim your rights before the deadline.
