If you were one of the millions affected by the T-Mobile data breach back in 2021, you are probably wondering when your settlement check is coming. A lot of people have waited patiently for this payout, and now the time has finally come for those checks to be sent out. Here is everything you need to know.
When will T-Mobile data breach settlement checks be sent?
T-Mobile is expected to start paying out the settlement checks sometime this April 2025. According to a report from The Hill, payments should begin rolling out this month, although an exact date has not been confirmed yet.
- A representative for the settlement team did not respond to a request for updates as of April 8.
- Many people who filed valid claims in 2022 are now waiting to receive their money.
- If you have been checking your email or mailbox, you are not alone—this is the final phase of the process.
How much money will each person receive?
The amount you will get depends on your situation and how you filed your claim. Not everyone is getting the same amount.
- If you simply filed a basic claim, you might receive a payment below $25.
- If you lived in California at the time of the breach, you could be eligible for $100.
- If you can prove you spent money to protect yourself—like freezing your credit or paying for identity monitoring—you may receive up to $25,000.
- People who asked for identity-defense services will get instructions on how to activate those services.
This is not a one-size-fits-all payout. The money will go first to those who showed they had real losses or expenses.
How will the settlement payments be delivered?
You will get your money based on the method you selected when you submitted your claim.
- If you asked for a paper check, it will be mailed to your address.
- If you chose digital payment, the funds will be sent to your bank account or digital wallet.
- If you selected identity services, a message will be sent to your email explaining how to access them.
So, if you are waiting, keep an eye on your email and your mailbox.
What is the T-Mobile data breach settlement about?
In case you forgot the details, here is a quick reminder.
- In 2021, T-Mobile suffered a cyberattack that exposed personal data like names, addresses, and Social Security numbers of about 76 million U.S. customers.
- T-Mobile agreed to pay $350 million to settle the lawsuit in 2022.
- This is the second-largest data breach settlement in U.S. history, right after the Equifax case.
If you filed a claim before the deadline, then you are in line to receive part of that money.
What if you did not file a claim?
Unfortunately, it is too late now to file. The deadline passed in 2022, and no new claims are being accepted. The only thing left is for those who filed on time to get paid.
- No action is required now if your claim was already submitted and approved.
- If you missed the deadline, you will not be able to take part in the settlement anymore.
