AT&T Will Pay $177 Million to Settle Data-Breach Lawsuits: 4 Things to Know

AT&T has denied the allegations in the two lawsuits and agreed to the settlement to avoid engaging in protracted litigation.
AT&T Will Pay $177 Million to Settle Data-Breach Lawsuits: 4 Things to Know
A sign in front of an AT&T retail store in San Rafael, Calif., on May 17, 2021. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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AT&T agreed to pay $177 million to settle two class-action lawsuits related to data breaches that targeted AT&T customers in recent years, meaning that impacted parties will soon be eligible to collect part of that settlement.

Two lawsuits were filed against AT&T regarding two data breaches that the Dallas-based telecommunications company had confirmed last year, impacting tens of millions of current and former customers who used the company’s cellphone service.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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