AT&T Data Throttling Refunds
AT&T sold unlimited data plans and then quietly throttled customers' speeds — and got caught by the FTC. If you were on an AT&T unlimited plan between October 2011 and June 2015 and got throttled, there's a $7 million fund for affected customers.
Partial refunds from $7 million remaining fund; approximately $23.50 per claimant paid in April 2024 to 267,734 former customers.
A cash payment from the $7 million remaining fund — approximately $23.50 per claimant, based on distributions already made to 267,734 former customers in April 2024.
Official site: secure.attdatathrottling.com
Who may qualify
Former AT&T customers who had an unlimited data plan at any point between October 1, 2011 and June 30, 2015, had their data throttled, and have not already received a bill credit or payment from AT&T for this.
Official eligibility wording
Former AT&T customers with an unlimited data plan between October 1, 2011 and June 30, 2015 who experienced data throttling and have not received a bill credit or payment from AT&T related to this matter.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- May 18, 2023 (closed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
No proof required — just submit a claim confirming you were a qualifying AT&T unlimited plan customer during the eligible period.
How to file this claim
- Check your April 2024 mail and PayPal account — payments of approximately $23.50 went out by check and PayPal to the 267,734 former customers who filed a valid claim before May 18, 2023.
- If you filed a valid claim before the deadline but never received a payment, call the claims administrator JND Legal Administration at 1-877-654-1982 or email info@ATTDataThrottling.com to ask about your claim status.
- If you are a current AT&T customer, your group already received bill credits directly from AT&T in 2020 — no separate claim was required for you.
- If you missed the May 18, 2023 deadline entirely, no new claims are being accepted. The settlement is closed.
Watch out for
- The only legitimate contacts for this settlement are 1-877-654-1982, info@ATTDataThrottling.com, and ftc.gov — do not trust any third-party site offering to file or reopen a claim.
- The original settlement was $60 million (2019); this second distribution came from the $7 million remaining fund. Both rounds are now fully distributed.
- Scammers frequently target people who missed closed FTC settlements — never pay anyone to help you collect from a closed case.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as No.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by JND Legal Administration.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before May 18, 2023.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Claim deadline
May 18, 2023
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Former AT&T customers with an unlimited data plan between October 1, 2011 and June 30, 2015 who experienced data throttling and have not received a bill credit or payment from AT&T related to this matter.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
No
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Distribution complete
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
This settlement is closed.
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Estimated payout
Partial refunds from $7 million remaining fund; approximately $23.50 per claimant paid in April 2024 to 267,734 former customers.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
JND Legal Administration
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
October 1, 2011
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
June 30, 2015
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
3:14-cv-04785-EMC
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Federal Trade Commission v. AT&T Mobility LLC
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the AT&T Data Throttling settlement legitimate?
Yes — the AT&T Data Throttling settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by JND Legal Administration under case 3:14-cv-04785-EMC in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. File only through the official settlement website (www.ftc.gov); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Former AT&T customers with an unlimited data plan between October 1, 2011 and June 30, 2015 who experienced data throttling and have not received a bill credit or payment from AT&T related to this matter.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is May 18, 2023. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will AT&T Data Throttling Refunds pay out?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official AT&T Data Throttling Refunds claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, JND Legal Administration. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
When was the deadline to file a claim?
The claim deadline was May 18, 2023. If you missed it, you are no longer able to submit a new claim for this settlement.
Do I need to prove my data was throttled?
No. You just needed to confirm you were a former AT&T unlimited plan customer during the eligible period — no documentation required.
How much did claimants receive?
Approximately $23.50 per claimant was paid out in April 2024 to 267,734 former customers from the $7 million remaining fund.
How do I know this is legitimate?
The settlement comes from an FTC enforcement case against AT&T. The official claims site is attdatathrottling.com.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
The claim deadline (May 18, 2023) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website (JND Legal Administration).
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Disclaimer
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Change log
- June 18, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.