AT&T in September 2025: $177M breach claims, fiber build, and spectrum buys

TL;DR:

A court gave preliminary approval to a $177M data breach settlement.
Claim deadline is in November 2025, final hearing in December 2025.
AT&T plans faster fiber expansion helped by new policy and deals.
AT&T also agreed to buy spectrum licenses from EchoStar.
Some legacy plan price hikes continue this year.

A federal judge granted preliminary approval for AT&T’s $177 million settlement tied to data breaches disclosed in 2024. The settlement sets out payments for proven losses and other relief for affected users.

Key dates

Claim submission deadline: November 18, 2025
Final approval hearing: December 3, 2025

How it affects you

If your data was part of the breaches, you may be eligible for cash. Keep documents that prove out‑of‑pocket losses. File through the official claims site, not social posts that promise flat $7,500 checks.

Network growth

AT&T plans to speed up fiber builds starting in 2026, citing recent policy changes that improve project economics. The company also announced a deal to acquire spectrum licenses from EchoStar, aimed at wider 5G coverage.

Price changes to watch

Some retired plans and niche lines have seen small monthly increases in 2025. Check your bill messages and plan page.

Why it matters

More fiber and spectrum should improve speeds and reliability. The settlement offers a path for customers to recover losses. Verify any claim site and avoid scams.

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