If AT&T’s recent major data breaches affected you, there’s some good news. A judge has extended the AT&T data breach claim filing deadline for the $177 million class-action settlement. Users now have until December 18, 2025, to file a claim for compensation tied to the breaches announced in 2024 that exposed data of more than 73 million current and former AT&T consumers.
AT&T extends deadline for $177 million data breach settlement claims
The settlement originates from two breaches AT&T announced last year. They compromised sensitive customer data, including names, addresses, and in some cases, Social Security numbers. The firm denied wrongdoing but agreed to pay the settlement to resolve multiple lawsuits. Thanks to the new data breach settlement deadline, AT&T users have more time to verify eligibility and file for a claim.
Under the settlement, AT&T users can receive up to $5,000 for proven financial losses linked to the March 2024 data breach, and up to $2,500 for losses connected to the July 2024 breach announcement. Consumers affected by both incidents may be eligible for a combined payment of up to $7,500.
Here’s how to file your AT&T data breach claim
To submit a claim, you can visit the official settlement website at telecomdatasettlement.com. You’ll need your Class Member ID or other identifying details associated with your AT&T account. You can file the claims online or by mail. If you have receipts, bank statements, or other proof of out-of-pocket losses, you can attach them to the file to qualify for the full payout amount.
Consumers without documentation may still receive a smaller, automatic payment once the distribution of funds occurs. The court will hold the final approval hearing on December 3, 2025. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. AT&T plans to start sending settlement payments in early 2026, as soon as it receives the court’s approval. With tens of millions of customers affected, AT&T’s settlement is one of the largest of its kind.
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