How to File Your AT&T Data Breach Settlement Claim and Secure Your Cash Payout Before the Deadline

AT&T customers across the United States now have a limited-time window to file for cash compensation after the company agreed to a $177 million settlement resolving two high-profile data breaches disclosed in 2024. Victims can claim up to $7,500, but only if they submit the official claim form by Tuesday, November 18, 2025. What happened In March 2024, AT&T confirmed that personal data—names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, account passcodes, and Social Security numbers—had surfaced on the dark web. A second incident, announced in July 2024, exposed call-metadata stored on a third-party cloud platform. Both events triggered nationwide class-action litigation, which has now been consolidated into one settlement overseen by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Who is eligible • AT&T 1 Settlement Class: Anyone whose data appeared in the March 2024 leak • AT&T 2 Settlement Class: Current or former customers whose telephone numbers or call-detail records were exposed in the July 2024 breach • Overlap Settlement Class: Customers affected by both breaches (highest potential payout) How much you could receive • Documented Loss Payments: – Up to $5,000 for out-of-pocket losses tied to the first breach (receipts required) – Up to $2,500 for losses tied to the second breach • Tier Cash Payments (no receipts needed): – Tier 1: Five-times larger pro-rata share for victims whose Social Security numbers were compromised – Tier 2/3: Standard pro-rata share for all other eligible customers • Overlap customers combining both claims may collect as much as $7,500 total. Key deadlines • Claim submission: November 18, 2025 • Opt-out or objection: October 17, 2025 • Final approval hearing: December 3, 2025 How to file an AT&T data breach settlement claim 1. Locate your Class Member ID (in email or postcard from “attsettlement@e.emailksa.com”). 2. Visit the official portal: telecomdatasettlement.com. 3. Choose the online claim form or download a printable version. 4. Select either “Documented Loss” or “Tier Cash Payment.” 5. Upload supporting documents if claiming out-of-pocket expenses. 6. Pick your payment method (ACH, PayPal, Venmo, prepaid card, or check). 7. Submit before 11:59 p.m. CT on November 18, 2025, or mail the form postmarked by that date. Best practices for a successful claim • Double-check that your name, address, and affected AT&T number(s) match settlement records. • Save confirmation emails and screenshots of your submission. • If you suffered fraud costs, gather bank statements, police reports, credit-monitoring charges, or identity-theft service invoices as proof. • Overlap customers should file one claim that covers both breaches to maximize payout. What if you do nothing? Failing to act by the deadline forfeits your right to compensation and binds you to the settlement’s release of claims. If you wish to sue AT&T separately, you must formally opt out by October 17, 2025. Why this matters The AT&T data breach settlement is one of the largest telecom privacy payouts in recent years and comes as cyberattacks on major carriers rise. Filing a claim now ensures you don’t leave money on the table, whether you are a current AT&T Wireless, DirecTV, or Cricket Wireless customer—or even if you left the carrier years ago. Bottom line If you ever had an AT&T account, take five minutes to check your inbox for a settlement notice or visit telecomdatasettlement.com. Completing the AT&T data breach settlement claim form before November 18, 2025, could put hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars back in your pocket.