So far, there is no way that you haven’t heard of what is going on with AT&T; it’s quite literally all over the news. Still, for those who missed out on it, see, AT&T was at the center of the data breaches back in 2024, and not just once; it happened twice. As per some estimates, more than 73 million people’s data was compromised. So what’s next then? Well, there is this AT&T Class Action Lawsuit in action, and finally, AT&T has decided to settle this case. Let’s see what went down and where things stand now.
What Happened in These Data Breaches?
Let’s go step by step.
March 2024 Breach: AT&T has acknowledged that the personal information of its customers was exposed on the internet in a massive leak. The information compromised consisted of names, telephone numbers, dates of birth, e-mail addresses, as well as Social Security numbers. To make matters worse, the data was simply repackaged from an old dark web dump that they had been tracking since 2019. Yup! That long!!
July 2024 Breach: After only a few months, the company suffered another break-in. The perpetrators went after a cloud system of a third party. The relevant information didn’t contain Social Security numbers, but the intruder could monitor calls and text communications for the period between May and October 2022, as well as for some data from January 2023.
Therefore, two significant leaks took place within a timeframe of less than five months. So, no wonder that went on to raise questions about how AT&T is managing user data.
What’s This Lawsuit About?
Following these breaches, people were not happy, and rightly so. Information leaks of their personal information were made, and this is what allowed criminals to commit identity theft, fraud, and other activities besides. Lawsuits were filed from numerous locations after the incidents, as anticipated. They were later merged into one suit, the class action lawsuit, which implies that the victims can rally together to seek redress.
AT&T accepted a $177 million fund to resolve the lawsuit, while they continue to deny the allegations. The court will still have to approve the settlement, and the last hearing is scheduled for December 2025.
Settlement Breakdown: Who Gets What?
The total settlement amount is $177 million, and here’s how that’s being divided:
- $149 million for people affected by the March 2024 breach
- $28 million for those impacted by the July 2024 breach
Depending on your situation, here’s how much you might be eligible for:
- Up to $5,000 for the March breach
- Up to $2,500 for the July breach
- Up to $7,500 if you were affected by both
But there’s one thing you must keep in mind:
In order to be eligible for the higher amounts of money, evidence is required. Such records may demonstrate the occurrence of identity theft, unauthorized usage of credit, or other similar issues. Simply stating that you were under pressure is not enough; you must have tangible proof.
How To File a Claim?
Filing your claim is actually pretty simple.
- Check your email for the official settlement notice.
- Click the link in the email to go to the claim form.
- If you didn’t get the email, visit the official settlement website (provided in notices) or call the helpline.
- You can file your claim online or by mail.
- Make sure to submit it before November 18, 2025.
Before we finish, don’t anticipate the money to be made for you straightaway. The judge’s approval might be in December 2025, but there could be an appeal or two that would slow down the process. So please be patient.
