Archive · 2 Dec 2025
AT&T Data Breach Settlement Deadline Extended
AT&T, a big phone company in the US, has agreed to pay $177 million to customers because of two data breaches.
The first breach happened on March 30, 2024, and the second on July 12, 2024.
In these breaches, personal information like Social Security numbers and call records of millions of customers were stolen.
The court has set a deadline of December 18, 2024, for customers to claim their share of the settlement.
Customers can check if they are eligible and how to apply for the settlement by calling a specific number or visiting the settlement administrator's website.
The settlement aims to compensate customers for the data breaches and avoid a long legal battle.
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement for two data breaches affecting millions of customers.
The deadline to claim the settlement has been extended to December 18, 2024.
Customers affected by the breaches can claim up to $5,000 if they provide proof of loss.
The first breach on March 30, 2024, exposed Social Security numbers and other personal data.
The second breach on July 12, 2024, involved the illegal downloading of call and text records.
- Who
- AT&T customers affected by data breaches in 2024 and 2019-2024
- What
- AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement for two data breaches
- When
- Deadline to claim the settlement is December 18, 2024
- Where
- United States
- Why
- AT&T faced lawsuits for failing to protect consumer data, leading to the settlement to avoid prolonged litigation
- First Breach Date
- March 30, 2024
- Second Breach Date
- July 12, 2024
- First Settlement Class Payout
- Up to $149 million
- Second Settlement Class Payout
- Up to $28 million
- Deadline to Claim
- December 18, 2024
- Customer Support Number
- 833-890-4930
- Settlement Administrator Website
- Kroll Settlement Administration