Overview

• The settlement covers two major breaches: a 2019 hack exposing personal data of over 51 million customers and a 2024 incident involving call and text records.
• Of the $177 million fund, $149 million is earmarked for the 2019 breach and $28 million for the 2024 hack.
• Customers who document financial losses can seek additional compensation of up to $5,000 for the 2019 breach or $2,500 for the 2024 incident.
• Payouts are expected to be distributed in early 2026 if the settlement receives final court approval.
• AT&T denies any wrongdoing in either breach but agreed to the settlement to avoid the expense and uncertainty of prolonged litigation.