Lubbock AT&T Customers: You Could Get Up to $7,500

If you’ve got AT&T service here in Lubbock, listen up--because this might be one of the rare times being an AT&T customer actually pays off.

AT&T just settled a $177 million class action lawsuit, and some Lubbock customers could be eligible for checks as high as $7,500. But the key word is could, because you only have until December 18 to file a claim.

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And judging by the way folks in Lubbock talk about cell service, many are already joking that this might be the biggest thing AT&T has given them besides dropped calls on Slide Road.

What Happened With AT&T?

According to the Kroll Settlement Administration, AT&T customers had their private information leaked not once, but twice in 2024.

On March 30th, 2024, personal data from some customers--including Social Security numbers, birthdates, phone numbers, addresses, billing account numbers, and even passcodes--was posted on the dark web. Then, on July 12th, it allegedly happened again, this time with data being illegally downloaded.

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A lot of people in Lubbock probably didn’t even know this happened--because the news got buried. But if you had AT&T, there’s a real chance your info was involved.

AT&T settled the lawsuits earlier this year and (like every company in every class-action settlement ever) denied any wrongdoing. But they agreed to pay customers who were hit by the breaches.

How Much Can Lubbock Customers Get?

Here’s the breakdown:

• March 30 breach: Up to $5,000

• July 12 breach: Up to $2,500

• Both breaches: Up to $7,500

The actual amount depends on how many people nationwide file claims — but even a slice of that pie beats nothing.

Claims can be submitted online or by mail, but you’ll need to provide documentation proving your costs, losses, or identity-related expenses caused by the breaches.

The final approval hearing happens January 15th, 2026, but the important deadline for Lubbock folks is December 18th, 2025.

Lubbock, Don’t Wait on This One

If you’ve ever lived in the Hub City, you know we don’t pass up free money. Make sure to check if you're eligible.

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Your info might’ve been leaked--so you might as well get paid.