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AT&T Class Action Settlement 2026 — Data Breach, Throttling & Billing Overcharge Claims

Last Updated: April 2026

AT&T has faced an accelerating wave of class action lawsuits — culminating in a catastrophic 2024 data breach that exposed Social Security numbers and account data for 73 million current and former customers. Combined with a prior $105 million FTC settlement over secretly throttling unlimited data plans and ongoing "mystery fee" billing class actions, AT&T customers have multiple potential claims to explore.

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The 2024 AT&T Data Breach — 73 Million Customers Affected

In March 2024, AT&T disclosed that a massive dataset containing personal information of approximately 73 million current and former customers had been leaked onto a dark web forum. The exposed data — which AT&T confirmed came from a 2019 breach that was concealed for years — included full names, home addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, AT&T account numbers, and Social Security numbers. The disclosure triggered multiple class action lawsuits alleging AT&T failed to adequately protect customer data and delayed notification for years. If you were an AT&T customer at any time between 2019 and 2024, your personal information was very likely exposed. Class action settlements arising from this breach are expected to be among the largest telecom settlements in history.

$105 Million AT&T Throttling Settlement

The Federal Trade Commission reached a $105 million settlement with AT&T in 2019 over its practice of drastically slowing — throttling — the data speeds of customers on unlimited plans once they had used a set amount of data in a billing cycle. The FTC alleged AT&T failed to adequately disclose this throttling practice to customers who paid for "unlimited" service. AT&T throttled customers by 90% or more — reducing speeds from 4G LTE to effectively 2G levels. Eligible customers received refund checks or credits of up to $34. While that settlement window has closed, ongoing throttling complaints have generated new lawsuits. Check the settlement cards above for any currently open AT&T throttling or deceptive advertising claims.

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AT&T Unauthorized Fee and Billing Class Actions

AT&T has faced multiple class actions over "cramming" — placing unauthorized third-party charges on customer bills — which the FTC found affected millions of AT&T wireless customers. These charges, typically $9.99/month for services like ringtone subscriptions or text message spam, were billed through AT&T without adequate customer consent. A separate $25 million settlement addressed a data breach at AT&T call centers in Mexico and the Philippines, where employees accessed customer data to unlock phones for resale. If you've noticed unexplained charges on your AT&T bill or received a notification about a data incident at an AT&T call center, check the settlement cards above for open claims.

How to File an AT&T Settlement Claim

AT&T settlement claims generally require confirmation that you were an AT&T customer during the covered class period. For the 2024 data breach cases, your account history and the associated email or phone number are typically sufficient to establish eligibility. For throttling cases, your plan type (unlimited) and account dates matter most. Most AT&T settlement claim forms are completed online in under five minutes. Use SettlementRadar to find official claim form links — we verify all links go directly to court-appointed settlement administrators, not third-party sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you were an AT&T wireless customer at any point between 2019 and 2024, your personal information — including your Social Security number — was very likely exposed. AT&T has confirmed approximately 73 million customers were affected. Check your email for AT&T breach notifications, and check the settlement cards above for open claim periods.
The $105 million FTC settlement with AT&T over unlimited data throttling (finalized 2019) issued refund checks of up to $34 to eligible customers. That filing window has closed. New throttling and advertising class actions may be open — check the settlement cards above for currently active AT&T claims.
Find the relevant AT&T data breach settlement in the cards above. Click "Check Eligibility" and confirm you were an AT&T customer during the applicable class period. For the 2024 breach, most claims allow self-certification — you confirm your account status without needing physical documentation.
Yes. AT&T faces ongoing class action litigation from the 2024 data breach, billing practices, and network throttling claims. Check the settlement cards above for open cases with active filing deadlines. Subscribe to free alerts to be notified when new AT&T settlements become available.

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