**AT&T Customers Given More Time to Join $177 Million Data Breach Settlement: What You Need to Know**
If you are a current or former AT&T customer, you may be eligible for compensation as part of a major class-action settlement following two significant data breaches. The deadline to file a claim and be part of this $177 million settlement has been extended, giving more affected individuals the opportunity to seek compensation for the exposure of their personal information.
**Background on the Breaches**
AT&T faced two serious data breaches, one in 2019 and another in 2024, which resulted in the exposure of sensitive customer data. The compromised information included Social Security numbers, names, addresses, dates of birth, and even detailed call and text records. Together, these breaches affected millions of people who either currently have or previously had AT&T accounts.
**Settlement Details: Two Separate Funds**
To address the fallout from these breaches, AT&T has set up two separate settlement funds:
1. **First Settlement Fund ($149 million):** This fund covers individuals whose personal details—such as Social Security numbers and contact information—were exposed in the breach that was announced in March 2024. 2. **Second Settlement Fund ($28 million):** This fund is reserved for those whose call and text logs were compromised in the more recent “Snowflake hack,” announced in July 2024.
Each fund is intended to compensate those affected by their respective breaches. Some customers may be eligible for compensation from both funds if their data was compromised in both incidents.
**Potential Compensation Amounts**
Eligible customers can receive significant payouts from these settlement funds. Individuals who can prove out-of-pocket losses directly tied to the data breaches may receive up to $5,000 from the first fund and up to $2,500 from the second fund—potentially totaling up to $7,500 for dual victims. However, the exact payment will depend on the number of claims submitted and the documented losses provided by claimants.
If you cannot provide documentation of specific losses, you are still eligible to receive a share of the remaining funds after higher, documented-loss claims are paid out. This ensures that all affected customers have an opportunity for compensation, although the amounts may be lower for those without documented damages.
**Who is Eligible and How to File**
The settlement covers any current or former AT&T customers whose data was accessed during either breach. If you are eligible, you should receive an official notice from Kroll Settlement Administration, the firm handling the settlement process. Notices are being sent out via email (from attsettlement@e.emailksa.com) and physical mail beginning August 4, 2025, and continuing through the autumn. If you believe you qualify but have not received a notice, you can contact the settlement administrator at 833-890-4930 for assistance.
Filing a claim is straightforward and can be done in two ways:
- **Online Filing:** Visit [TelecomDataSettlement.com](https://