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AT&T settles data breach lawsuits for $177 million. Here’s how to get your share.

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AT&T has agreed to a settlement of $177 million to close out two class action lawsuits.

The first class affected by a 2024 data breach will receive $149 million .

Another class affected in 2019 (and earlier) will get $28 million .

Payments will be disbursed sometime after Dec. 3, 2025 , although the exact payout timeline is unknown.

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