T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement: Compensation and Eligibility
In 2021, T-Mobile experienced a significant data breach compromising the sensitive information of approximately 76 million customers. To address this, T-Mobile agreed to a $350 million settlement to compensate affected individuals. Eligible customers, who had an account before August 1, 2021, and filed a claim by January 23, 2023, can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses, compensation for lost time, or an alternative cash payment, with payments expected to begin in April 2025. Beyond monetary compensation, T-Mobile offered affected customers two years of free identity protection services. The incident underscores the critical importance of data security, with a concluding note from a cybersecurity company offering its protective services.
