A judge in Texas has granted preliminary approval for a deal that will grant a $177 million total settlement to address two recent AT&T data breaches. According to reporting from PCMag, eligible customers will receive notifications this summer via email or physical letter from the settlement administrator.

AT&T customers who were impacted by two data breaches that occurred in 2024 can now file a claim to get up to $7,500 in compensation per person. After the company experienced multiple lawsuits, a settlement has now been proposed for $177 million. The settlement still has yet to be approved; a final approval hearing will be held Dec. 3.

A recently established settlement site has offered new details about who qualifies and how you’ll get your payment. Do I qualify for the AT&T settlement? This varies based on th