An AT&T data breach settlement claim opportunity has emerged for millions of affected customers, with payouts from a $177 million settlement fund now available until November 18, 2025. Current and former AT&T customers impacted by two significant data breaches in 2024 can now file claims for compensation ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
The telecom giant reached this substantial settlement following multiple lawsuits filed across state and federal courts after both incidents, which were consolidated into two class-action cases. The agreement addresses two separate cybersecurity incidents that compromised sensitive customer information throughout 2024.
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Understanding the Two Data Breaches
The first breach, disclosed in March 2024, exposed personal information of approximately 73 million current and former AT&T customers. This incident compromised Social Security numbers, birth dates, and other sensitive personal data that could be exploited by cybercriminals on the dark web.
The second data breach, announced in July 2024, involved hackers unlawfully downloading AT&T data from a third-party cloud platform, exposing the records of calls and texts of “nearly all” of AT&T’s cellular customers. This Snowflake platform breach affected customer metadata and communication records.
Settlement Payment Structure
The AT&T data breach settlement claim offers different compensation tiers based on which breach affected customers and whether they can document specific damages:
First Breach (March 2024) Payments:
- Documented losses: Up to $5,000 for customers who can prove specific damages
- Tier 3 payments: Equal distribution from remaining funds for affected customers without documented losses
Second Breach (July 2024) Payments:
- Documented losses: Up to $2,500 for customers with proof of damages
- Tier 3 payments: Share of the $28 million allocated fund
Customers affected by both breaches can receive documented loss payments for each incident, potentially maximizing their compensation if they can provide appropriate documentation.
Claim Filing Requirements and Process
To participate in the settlement, affected customers must submit their claims through Kroll Settlement Administration, the court-appointed administrator handling the process. Claims can be filed online or by mail using specific forms for each breach type.
The claim forms include:
- AT&T 1 form for the first breach victims
- AT&T 2 form for the second breach victims
- AT&T overlap form for customers affected by both incidents
Documentation requirements vary based on the payment tier sought. Higher compensation requires proof of specific damages directly traceable to the breaches, such as identity theft costs, credit monitoring expenses, or financial losses resulting from the compromised information.
Critical Deadlines Approaching
Time is running short for potential claimants. Affected AT&T customers have until November 18, 2025, to file a claim for their share of the settlement funds. The deadline for exclusion and objection is October 17, 2025.
The settlement awaits final court approval, with a hearing scheduled for December 3, 2025, at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Upon final approval, settlement payments are expected to begin in early 2026.
Eligibility and Next Steps
Any current or former AT&T customer whose personal information was accessed during either breach qualifies for compensation. Eligible customers should receive notification this summer via email or mail with detailed instructions on how to proceed.
The final payout amounts will depend on the total number of valid claims submitted within each category. AT&T has admitted no wrongdoing in the settlement agreement but agreed to the substantial payout to resolve the litigation.
For customers uncertain about their eligibility or the claim process, the dedicated settlement website provides comprehensive information, forms, and updates on important deadlines.
Don’t let this opportunity pass by—if you were an AT&T customer during 2024, take a moment to check your eligibility and consider filing your claim before the November deadline approaches.