AT&T has opened a claims process for current and former customers after reaching a $177 million settlement intended to resolve class-action litigation over two separate data breaches disclosed last year. Under the proposed agreement, which has received preliminary approval from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, $149 million is set aside for people affected by a breach announced on March 30, 2024 that placed the personal information of roughly 73 million account holders—including Social Security numbers and birth dates—on the dark web. Another $28 million covers a breach revealed on July 12, 2024 in which hackers obtained call- and text-record metadata for nearly all wireless subscribers. Customers can request up to $5,000 for documented losses linked to the March incident and up to $2,500 for losses tied to the July attack, with combined payments capped at $7,500 per person. Claims must be filed by Nov. 18, 2025; the court has scheduled a final approval hearing for Dec. 3, 2025, after which payments could begin if no appeals delay the process. AT&T denies liability but said the settlement avoids the cost and uncertainty of extended litigation. Notifications are being sent by Kroll Settlement Administration, which is managing eligibility inquiries and claim submissions.