Communications Data Group Data Incident Settlement
$45–$5,000
Verified November 15, 2026 against communicationsdatagroupsettlement.comFound via classaction.orgHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Closed to new claims since November 10, 2026. Browse open settlements →
Where this case stands
Final approval hearing November 16, 2026
Claims closed November 10, 2026. At the hearing the court decides whether to approve the settlement; no payments can be issued before that.
Pending in the Circuit Court of the 6th Judicial Circuit, Champaign County, Illinois (No. 2026CH000032).
- October 26, 2026Opt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
- November 10, 2026Claim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
- November 16, 2026 · upcomingFinal approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
What happened
A class action lawsuit alleged that a cyberattack discovered in February 2025 on Communications Data Group, Inc.'s network allowed an unauthorized third party to access systems potentially containing personal information of about 137,059 people, including names, addresses, dates of birth, driver's license information, bank account information, and Social Security numbers for customers of Duo County Telephone Cooperative Corporation, Inc., Cumberland Cellular, LLC, and Home Wireless, Inc. The defendants deny any wrongdoing and liability but agreed to settle to avoid the burden and expense of litigation.
Do you qualify?
You may be eligible if you received a notice letter about the February 2025 data incident from Communications Data Group, Inc. or Home Wireless, Inc. The settlement class includes approximately 137,059 individuals, including customers of Duo County Telephone Cooperative Corporation, Inc., Cumberland Cellular, LLC, and Home Wireless, Inc.
What the settlement pays
Alternative cash payment of $45; or documented losses up to $5,000; or three years of credit monitoring with up to $1,000,000 identity theft insurance. A documented loss claim may also include credit monitoring.
How to file
Submit a claim form online or by mail postmarked by November 10, 2026. You can choose a $45 alternative cash payment with no documented loss required, up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses with supporting documentation and a declaration, or three years of credit monitoring; a documented loss claim may also include credit monitoring.
Common questions
- How much does the Communications Data Group Data Incident Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $45–$5,000.Why settlement checks are smaller than the headline number →
- What is the claim deadline for the Communications Data Group Data Incident Settlement?
- Closed to new claims — the deadline was November 10, 2026.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Communications Data Group Data Incident Settlement?
- No. Claims can be filed without a receipt.
- What is the status of the Communications Data Group Data Incident Settlement?
- Final approval hearing November 16, 2026. Claims closed November 10, 2026. At the hearing the court decides whether to approve the settlement; no payments can be issued before that.
- Is the Communications Data Group Data Incident Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed only at communicationsdatagroupsettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
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