AT&T customers impacted by the 2026 data breaches are running out of time to submit a claim for compensation through telecomdatasettlement.com. The settlement, worth $177 million, is still pending final approval, but the claims deadline is fast approaching.
What Happened in the AT&T Data Breaches?
In 2026, AT&T confirmed two major breaches:
- March 30, 2026 breach – Personal information, including Social Security numbers, was exposed on the dark web. This affected about 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former account holders.
- July 12, 2026 breach – Hackers stole six months’ worth of AT&T customer call and text records. An internal investigation revealed that the logs were unlawfully accessed from a third-party cloud platform.
These incidents led to multiple lawsuits, resulting in the proposed AT&T data breach settlement.
Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?
If your personal data or call records were part of either breach, you may qualify for compensation. The Kroll Settlement Administration (KSA) has been sending email notices from attsettlement@e.emailksa.com with claim details.
Calculate Your 2026 COLA Increase →If you’re unsure whether you are eligible, you can call the settlement administrator directly at (833) 890-4930.
How to File Your AT&T Settlement Claim
Impacted customers can file online at www.telecomdatasettlement.com by Tuesday, November 18, 2026. Claims may also be submitted by mail if postmarked by the same deadline.
To file, you’ll need your class member ID and one of the following:
- AT&T account number
- Email address
- Full name
The KSA notes that if the settlement receives final approval and you don’t file a claim or exclude yourself, you give up your right to sue AT&T over these breaches.
AT&T Settlement Claim Amounts
Eligible customers can receive:
- Up to $5,000 for losses tied to the March 2026 data breach.
- Up to $2,500 for losses tied to the July 2026 breach.
If you were affected by both breaches, you may qualify as an overlap settlement class member, with potential compensation of up to $7,500.
To receive a payout, you must provide documentation proving that your losses are directly linked to the breaches.
Key Deadlines
- Claim deadline: Tuesday, November 18, 2026
- Final approval hearing: Wednesday, December 3, 2026
If you do nothing before the deadline, you won’t receive any compensation.
