AT&T has agreed to pay $177 million to settle class-action litigation stemming from two large data breaches, according to court documents made public this week. A U.S. District Court judge in Texas granted preliminary approval, opening the way for current and former subscribers to file claims. The settlement sets aside $149 million for a 2019 incident that exposed personal details—including Social Security numbers—for about 51 million customers, and $28 million for a separate April 2024 intrusion in which hackers accessed call and text records for almost the entire wireless customer base. Consumers whose information was compromised in both events may seek as much as $7,500, while those affected by only one breach can claim up to $5,000 for the 2019 leak or $2,500 for the 2024 incident if they document related losses. Eligible customers must submit claims by Nov. 18, 2025; anyone wishing to opt out or object must do so by Oct. 17, 2025. A final approval hearing is scheduled for Dec. 3, 2025 in the Northern District of Texas. AT&T denied liability but said settling avoids the cost and uncertainty of protracted litigation.