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Communications Data Group Inc.

Individuals who received a data breach notice from Communications Data Group Inc. or Home Wireless Inc. may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 and/or other benefits from a class action settlement.

Active settlementUnited States-wideClaim deadline: November 10, 2026Estimated payout: Up to $5,00045 days left

About this settlement

This settlement resolves allegations that Communications Data Group Inc. failed to adequately protect customers' sensitive personal information during a 2025 data breach, leading to potential risks of identity theft and fraud.

Communications Data Group Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging a ransomware attack in February 2025 potentially exposed the personal information of approximately 137,059 individuals. The compromised information may include names, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license details, bank account information, and Social Security numbers. Class members are individuals in the United States who received a data breach notification from Communications Data Group Inc., Home Wireless Inc., Duo County Telephone Cooperative Corp. Inc., or Cumberland Cellular LLC regarding the February 2025 incident. Eligible class members can claim documented loss reimbursement up to $5,000, an alternative cash payment of $45, or three years of credit monitoring with identity theft insurance. Claims must be filed by November 10, 2026.

Eligibility requirements

You may be eligible if you:

  • Individuals residing in the United States whose private information was potentially impacted by the February 2025 Communications Data Group cyber incident.
  • Individuals who received a notification by or on behalf of Communications Data Group, Duo County Telephone Cooperative, Cumberland Cellular, or Home Wireless regarding the data...

What you'll need

  • Basic contact information
  • Dates tied to your purchase or account activity
  • Proof of purchase or supporting documents

Proof details

For documented losses, reasonable documentation such as receipts, account statements, or correspondence showing unreimbursed expenses related to the data incident is required. No documentation is needed for the...

If you do not have every document, you may still be able to file. Many settlements accept claims without receipts.

How to claim

  • File a claim online at communicationsdatagroupsettlement.com/form/claim or print and mail the PDF claim form.
  • For documented losses, provide receipts or other proof of unreimbursed monetary losses likely caused by the breach.
  • For the alternative cash payment, no documentation is required.
  • For credit monitoring, certify eligibility and provide your class member ID.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take?

Most claims can be completed in 5-10 minutes.

What do I need to file?

For documented losses, reasonable documentation such as receipts, account statements, or correspondence showing unreimbursed expenses related to the data incident is required. No documentation is needed for the...

What is the deadline?

The current claim deadline is November 10, 2026.

Up to $5,000

Claim deadline: November 10, 2026

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