AT&T Settles $177 Million Data Breach Claims for Affected Customers

Were you caught up in either of the two AT&T data breaches from 2019 or 2024? If so, you might be eligible for part of a $177 million settlement.

The rest of the $28 million is meant to address a second incident involving a hacker breaching AT&T’s account with cloud storage provider Snowflake in April 2024. This enabled the cybercriminal to access call and text records for nearly all customers. Another round of class-action lawsuits followed, alleging corporate neglect. However, AT&T said no customer names were included in the stolen information. Law enforcement also arrested the two alleged hackers involved in the breach.

You're eligible for a payout if your data was compromised in one or both of the two data breaches mentioned above. Emails are going out the settlement; check your spam folders for an email from Kroll Settlement Administration LLC (via [email protected] ), which will include the class member ID you'll need to file a claim.

If you think you're affected, but haven't received anything the settlement, you can also use the form on the settlement website or call (833) 890-4930 to double-check.

The amount you're entitled to depends on which breach you were impacted by; it could be both.

Those impacted by the 2019 breach, known as the AT&T 1 Settlement Class, can submit a claim for one of two payouts.

Otherwise, you can request to be part of the class-action payout. How much you get will depend on how many people submit claims and what type of data was compromised.

Those impacted by the 2024 breach, known as the AT&T 2 Settlement Class, can submit a claim for one of two payouts.

If your data got caught up in both breaches, you can file two claims. If you're submitting documentation for a reimbursement, however, the losses need to be different. You can't submit the same receipts for the $5,000 payout and the $2,500 payout.

Head to telecomdatasettlement.com and click Submit Claim . You'll be asked to enter a class member ID and then either your email address, AT&T account number, or your full name. You'll find the class member ID on the email or postcard you received from AT&T or Kroll Settlement Administration LLC. If you don't have that number, use the Us form on the settlement website or call (833) 890-4930.

You must submit your claim form online at the settlement website by Dec. 18, 2025 .

You had to opt out of the settlement class by Nov. 17, 2025, in order to keep your right to bring any other lawsuit against AT&T relating to these hacks. So, that deadline has passed.

You're out of luck. The deadline to object was also Nov. 17.

You get no money and no right to sue AT&T at a later date.

In a statement, AT&T said: “While we deny the allegations in these lawsuits that we were responsible for these criminal acts, we have agreed to this settlement to avoid the expense and uncertainty of protracted litigation. We remain committed to protecting our customers' data and ensuring their continued trust in us.” The carrier also expects the settlement will receive approval by the end of this year.