AT&T agreed to pay $177 million in total, which includes $149 million for the first settlement case and $28 million for the second. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images) Kevin Carter/Getty Images
Nearly a year and a half after AT&T's first data breach was announced, a $177 million legal settlement could offer each eligible customer up to $7,500 in compensation.
Still haven't filed a claim? There's still time to do so.
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Here's what to know about the lawsuit and how to file a claim.
When is the deadline to file a claim in the AT&T settlement?
The claim submission deadline, originally set for Nov. 18, has been extended to Thursday, Dec. 18. Online forms must be submitted by that date, and mailed claims must be postmarked no later than Dec. 18.
How much is AT&T's settlement in the data breach lawsuit?
AT&T agreed to pay $177 million in total, which includes $149 million for the first settlement case and $28 million for the second. Before compensation can be distributed, however, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas must approve it in a final hearing on Dec. 3.
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In the meantime, affected customers are encouraged to file claims.
Who can file a claim for the AT&T settlement? How much is compensation?
The process for filing a claim and
Source: https://www.statesman.com/business/article/att-settlement-payout-deadline-21216467.php
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