# AT&T Subscribers May Be Entitled to $5,000 Payout Over Data Breach

In a recent development, AT&T has agreed to a massive $177 million settlement over years of data breaches, leaving its subscribers eligible for a payout of up to $7,500. The settlement stems from two major data breaches: one in 2019 and another in April 2024.

## A Settlement Worth $177 Million

The $177 million settlement is a result of a series of lawsuits filed by current and former AT&T subscribers who were victims of the two data breaches. The breaches exposed sensitive information, including names, date of birth, and Social Security numbers, which cybercriminals exploited for years. In March 2024, AT&T confirmed the April 2024 breach, resulting in call and text records being accessed by hackers.

## A Payout for Subscribers

As part of the settlement, subscribers who were affected by either or both breaches may be eligible for a payout. Users impacted by the 2019 breach can submit a claim of up to $5,000 if they can present documentation to prove that they have lost money in 2019 or later due to this hack.

### Claim Types and Payments

The payment structure is as follows:

* For users affected by the 2019 breach (AT&T 1 Settlement Class), users will receive a Tier 1 Cash Payment of $5,000 if their Social Security number was compromised. The amount depends on how many people submit claims and the type of data that was compromised. * For users affected by the 2024 breach (AT&T 2 Settlement Class), users can submit a reimbursement of up to $2,500 given they have lost money and proper documents to prove it.

### Eligibility and Filing Process

Subscribers are now receiving emails from Kroll Settlement Administration LLC about the settlement. To file a claim, you will need a class member ID, which is included in the email. There's also a contact form on the settlement website if you haven't received an email yet. You can submit your payout by heading to the telecom data settlement website and clicking the 'Submit Claim' button.

### Key Deadlines

* The deadline to submit your claim online is November 18th, 2025. * If you want to sue AT&T individually over these hacks, you need to opt out of the settlement class by October 17, 2025. * If the settlement isn't satisfactory, you can write to the court by October 17th, objecting to the deal.

Don't miss your opportunity for a payout. Stay informed about this development and take action as needed to protect your rights.