Verizon is settling a class-action lawsuit for $100 million, and if you’ve been a Verizon customer with a traditional postpaid wireless plan in the last seven years, you could be eligible for a payout. The settlement aims to address allegations that Verizon’s service plans were deceptive, as advertised prices did not include an administrative charge. The lawsuit claims that Verizon implemented, charged, and increased administrative fees for postpaid wireless or data services in a misleading and unfair manner.
To qualify, you must be a current or former US customer who purchased postpaid wireless or data services from Verizon, paying an administrative charge or an administrative and telco recovery charge between Jan. 1, 2016, and Nov. 8, 2023. Postpaid wireless plans, where payment occurs after service usage, are included, while prepaid plan customers are excluded.
Verizon, with about 93 million retail postpaid customers as of Sept. 30, 2023, has earmarked $100 million for the settlement fund. Eligible customers filing valid claims by the April 15, 2024, deadline could receive up to $100 each, dependent on their duration as Verizon subscribers and the number of valid claims filed.
To claim your settlement, visit the official Verizon administrative charge settlement website, fill out the online claim form, and submit it before the deadline. After approval and finalization of the settlement, payments, either by check or electronic means, are expected to be issued, with a scheduled hearing on March 22, 2024.