How AT&T Customers Can Claim Up to $7,500 from the $177 Million Data Breach Settlement

Overview of Key Information

For those who have had accounts with AT&T, there is a new deadline to take part in submitting claims for a settlement related to two significant data breaches that have occurred. These breaches, with one dating as far back as 2019, have compromised sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers, communication logs, identities, physical addresses, and birthdays.

In response, AT&T established two separate settlement funds: a substantial $149 million for those impacted by the initial data breach, and an additional $28 million for victims identified through breaches involving call and message logs in a secondary incident.

Potential Compensation Amounts

Eligible individuals could be entitled to as much as $5,000 from the first settlement pool (AT&T 1 Settlement Class) and $2,500 from the second pool (AT&T 2 Settlement Class), potentially summing up to $7,500 for those impacted by both events. The exact compensation varies based on the number of claimants, with higher reimbursements allocated to those who can substantiate any direct financial losses with proper documentation.

Eligibility Criteria

This settlement encompasses former and current AT&T clients whose data was potentially accessed. An eligibility notice will be sent by Kroll Settlement Administration via email or post, specifying inclusion in the claim.

Emails about eligibility were dispatched from attsettlement@e.emailksa.com beginning on August 4, 2025. Should you believe you are a qualified participant yet haven't received notification, you can reach out to the settlement administrator at 833-890-4930.

Instructions for Filing a Claim

Submissions can be made either digitally or through the mail.

Online Filing

To file online, visit the settlement website, select 'Submit Claim,' and be ready with your Class Member ID, AT&T account details, and your email address.

Mail Submission

For those preferring paper methods, relevant claim forms can be downloaded as PDFs, filled out, and sent to the following address before the specified deadline.

AT&T Data Incident Settlement, handled by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324

Ensure the mailed envelope carries a postmark date no later than December 18, 2025.

Deadline and Opt-Out Information

Claims for the settlement must be submitted by December 18, 2025. If you wish to exclude yourself from the settlement to pursue personal legal action against AT&T, you must opt out by November 17, 2025. This date is also the last opportunity to file any objections to the settlement terms. A final approval hearing will occur on January 15, 2026.

Timeline for Disbursement

Provided the settlement receives approval in January, disbursements are anticipated to start in 2026. However, appeals could potentially push this timeframe further out.