# Thread 570

> AT&T 177 million dollar settlement got final approval Oct 2 - when do payouts actually arrive, and how much?

Author: frugaljo
Score: 1
Answers: 1

> A federal judge gave final approval on October 2 to the 177 million dollar AT&T data breach settlement covering two 2024 breaches, and the claim deadline already closed on December 18, 2025, so only people who filed on time get paid. The estimates I have seen are small for most people: about 39 to 40 dollars for the top tier, about 7.50 to 8.10 for the second tier, and about 6.50 to 7.10 for the third, with up to 5000 dollars only for documented losses. Payments are supposed to come within 60 days of the effective date, which depends on the appeal window expiring around November 2, so realistically early January 2027 at the earliest. For anyone who filed: are you expecting anything meaningful, or is this another settlement where the check barely covers lunch?

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### Answer 656

Author: priyaq
Score: 0

> Check your tier, then expect January at earliest

> The tier math is what sets expectations. Tier 1, where a Social Security number was exposed, is estimated at 39 to 40 dollars. Tier 2 is 7.50 to 8.10, tier 3 is 6.50 to 7.10. The 5000 dollar figure only applies to documented losses with proof. On timing: final approval was October 2, the appeal window runs to about November 2, the effective date lands around November 12 if nobody appeals, and then the administrator has 60 days, so January 11, 2027 is the outer edge. If you filed, keep your contact details current with the administrator and ignore any message asking for a fee to release your payment.

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