T-Mobile Reaches $31.5 Million Settlement Over Data Breaches

T-Mobile has settled for $31.5 million with the FCC to address data breaches from 2021 to 2023 affecting millions of U.S. consumers. The settlement includes a $15.75 million civil penalty and a commitment to bolster its cybersecurity program over the next two years.

T-Mobile has agreed to a $31.5 million settlement with the Federal Communications Commission to address significant data breaches over the past three years, impacting tens of millions of U.S. consumers, the agency announced on Monday.

As part of the settlement, T-Mobile will pay a $15.75 million civil penalty and has committed to invest an additional $15.75 million over the next two years to enhance its cybersecurity measures. The FCC reported that T-Mobile experienced data breaches in 2021, 2022, and 2023, affecting millions of current, former, or prospective customers. The 2021 breach alone impacted 76.6 million U.S. consumers.

This resolution seeks to bolster consumer protections and ensure stronger cybersecurity protocols moving forward.

(With inputs from agencies.)