{
  "id": 16811031,
  "title": "AT&T Is Paying Out Its $177 Million Data Breach Settlement. You Might Get a Check Soon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/at-t-is-paying-out-its-177-million-data-breach-settlement-you-might",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T22:56:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/att-is-paying-out-its-177-million-data-breach-settlement-you-might-get-a-check-soon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AT&T has recently settled a $177 million class-action lawsuit over two major data breaches that exposed sensitive information of over 110 million customers. The breaches in 2019 and 2024 affected customers' Social Security numbers, birth dates, and legal names. Although AT&T did not admit to any wrongdoing, the settlement was agreed upon.\n\nThe deadline for filing claims was last December, but processing the money takes time. Over 4.9 million eligible customers filed claims, and payouts will commence within 60 days of final court approval, which is expected by early 2027. Those who filed claims and supplied loss documentation may receive up to $7,500, while others will be distributed in a tiered system ranging from $6.50 to $40. Claimants can track their payout status through telecomdatasettlement.com or by calling 833-890-4930.",
  "summary": "If you filed a claim by Dec. 18, 2025, a check for up to $7,500 could be on its way within the next few months.",
  "key_points": [
    "AT&T settles $177M class-action lawsuit over 2019, 2024 data breaches",
    "Over 4.9M eligible customers filed claims, payouts start in 60 days",
    "Claimants may receive up to $7,500, tiered system from $6.50-$40"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}