Closed to new claimsData breachT-Mobile $350 Million Data Breach Settlement: Payout Status
Last updated: July 26, 2026
The T-Mobile settlement is a $350 million class action settlement resolving claims from the 2021 T-Mobile data breach, which exposed the personal information — including names, Social Security numbers, driver's-license numbers, and account PINs — of roughly 76 million current, former, and prospective U.S. customers. The deadline to file a claim was January 23, 2023, and that window is now closed: you can no longer file. If you did file a valid claim, T-Mobile confirmed that all settlement payments were issued by May 30, 2025, so the settlement is fully distributed.
The case, In re: T-Mobile Customer Data Security Breach Litigation (MDL No. 3019, Case No. 4:21-md-03019, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri), received final approval on June 29, 2023, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that approval on July 29, 2024. Claimants chose either a flat cash payment of $25 ($100 for California residents) or reimbursement of up to $25,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, plus optional identity-protection services. If you filed a claim but never received or cashed your payment, contact the administrator, Kroll Settlement Administration, at 1-833-512-2314 — the deadline to request a reissued check was March 31, 2026, which has now passed.
Key facts
- Settlement fund
- $350,000,000
- People affected
- ~76 million (2021 breach)
- Claim deadline
- January 23, 2023 (closed)
- Flat cash payment
- $25 ($100 for California residents)
- Out-of-pocket losses
- Up to $25,000 (with proof)
- Payments issued by
- May 30, 2025
- Final approval
- June 29, 2023 (affirmed July 29, 2024)
- Case number
- 4:21-md-03019 (W.D. Mo.)
Official settlement administrator: t-mobilesettlement.com (Kroll)
Who qualifies
- You were a current, former, or prospective T-Mobile customer whose personal information was compromised in the data breach the company disclosed in August 2021.
- You received a notice from T-Mobile, or your data was among the ~76 million records exposed (names, Social Security numbers, driver's-license or ID numbers, and account PINs).
- You filed a valid claim by the January 23, 2023 deadline — the settlement is closed to new claims, so eligibility now only matters for people who already filed.
- California residents (as of August 1, 2021) qualified for the higher $100 flat cash payment instead of $25 under the state's data-breach statute.
T-Mobile settlement payout status — what happens now
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The claim deadline closed on January 23, 2023
To share in the $350 million fund you had to submit a claim by January 23, 2023. That window is closed and no new claims are accepted. If you missed it, there is nothing further to collect from this settlement.
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The court gave final approval and the appeal was resolved
Judge Brian C. Wimes granted final approval on June 29, 2023. An appeal delayed distribution, but the Eighth Circuit affirmed the settlement on July 29, 2024, clearing the way for payments (it sent back only a narrow attorneys'-fee question that did not affect class payouts).
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Payments were issued by May 30, 2025
Kroll Settlement Administration distributed payments by direct deposit, prepaid card, or mailed check depending on what each claimant selected. T-Mobile's settlement site confirmed all payments were issued as of May 30, 2025. Amounts were adjusted pro rata based on how many people filed each type of claim.
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If you filed but never got paid
Contact Kroll at 1-833-512-2314 or through t-mobilesettlement.com. The deadline to request a reissue of a returned or uncashed check was March 31, 2026, which has passed — but it is still worth calling if you filed a valid claim and believe a payment is outstanding, in case a residual distribution of leftover funds applies to you.
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Frequently asked questions
When will I get my T-Mobile settlement check?
If you filed a valid claim, your payment has already been sent — T-Mobile confirmed all settlement payments were issued by May 30, 2025. The settlement is fully distributed. If you filed but never received a payment, contact the administrator, Kroll, at 1-833-512-2314.
Can I still file a claim for the T-Mobile data breach settlement?
No. The deadline to file was January 23, 2023, and it is closed. No new claims are being accepted, and there is no way to join the settlement now if you did not file before that date.
How much was the T-Mobile settlement payout per person?
Claimants chose a flat cash payment of $25 ($100 for California residents) or reimbursement of up to $25,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, plus up to $25 per hour of lost time. Final amounts were adjusted pro rata based on total claims, so many people received close to the flat amount.
What was the T-Mobile data breach settlement about?
It resolved lawsuits over the data breach T-Mobile disclosed in August 2021, which exposed the personal information of about 76 million people, including Social Security numbers and driver's-license numbers. T-Mobile agreed to a $350 million fund and to spend an additional $150 million on data security, while denying wrongdoing.
Who was eligible for the T-Mobile settlement?
U.S. residents whose personal information was compromised in the August 2021 T-Mobile breach — current, former, and prospective customers. Most were notified by T-Mobile. Only people who filed a claim by January 23, 2023 can be paid.
Is the T-Mobile settlement legit?
Yes. It is a real $350 million settlement in In re: T-Mobile Customer Data Security Breach Litigation (Case No. 4:21-md-03019, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri), approved on June 29, 2023 and affirmed on appeal on July 29, 2024. The official administrator is Kroll Settlement Administration at t-mobilesettlement.com.
Why was my T-Mobile settlement payment lower than I expected?
The $25,000 figure is the maximum for documented out-of-pocket losses, not a flat payout. Most people chose the $25 alternative cash payment ($100 in California), and all amounts were reduced pro rata because the number of valid claims exceeded what the fund could pay at the full stated rate.
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