Verizon Class Action Settlement Payment Status: Check Eligibility, Amount & Payout Schedule

The wait for Verizon customers has finally come to an end, as you will soon get the Verizon Class Action Settlement worth $100 million. This came as a relief to millions of Verizon Wireless customers, as the settlement will resolve the claims that Verizon charges as an unrevealed fee to the customers.

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Verizon Class Action Settlement Payment Status

A Class Action Lawsuit has been filed against Verizon Wireless for misleading its customers by not revealing additional administrative fees in its wireless postpaid plans, because of which the amount of the bill kept increasing, as the customers are not aware of such charges. Though Verizon denied any wrongdoing in this matter and believed that the class action lawsuit was baseless, but still the plaintiff and Verizon still agreed to settle the class action lawsuit.

Verizon has agreed to return $100 million to all the affected customers as a settlement amount, which will offer a financial benefit to all the eligible customers who were charged extra and were active customers of the Verizon Wireless postpaid plan from January 2016 to November 2025. So, if you were a customer of Verizon Wireless, you will get all the related details about the Class Action Settlement and the payment amount.

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Verizon Class Action Settlement: Overview

Article On	Verizon Class Action Settlement
Settlement	Class Action Settlement
Country	United States
Beneficiary	Verizon Wireless Customers
Settlement Amount	$100 Million
Eligibility Period	January 1, 2016 to November 8, 2023
Claim Deadline	April 15, 2024
Category	Class Action
Official Website	verizonadministrativechargesettlement.com

Verizon Class Action: Introduction

In 2016, a class action lawsuit was filed against the renowned mobile service provider, Verizon Wireless, as it did not provide any information about the ‘Telecom Recovery Fee’ and ‘Administrative Fee’ to the customers. The customers did not feel any requirement to re-verify these bills as they assumed these charges as those of the original bill, but as soon as the hidden charges started adding to the original bill, it gave a shock to the customer as its bill amounted slightly more than the original one.

So if you have received any notification about the class action settlement, you are eligible for this settlement according to the records of Verizon, and hence, you are eligible to claim the payment.

Verizon Class Action: Eligibility Criteria

You must be wondering whether you are eligible for the Verizon Class Action or not. If you want to get the benefit of the settlement, you must go through the following eligibility criteria:

1. Current or former account holder of Verizon Wireless in the U.S.
2. Must have used the postpaid service of Verizon, where you get a fixed bill as on usage.
3. Verizon Service holders between January 1, 201,6, to November 8, 2023, and were charged the admin fees.
4. Have filled the claim form on 15^th April 2024.
5. Have received a notification regarding the settlement via email.

How Much Will I Get in the Verizon Settlement?

You must be wondering how much compensation you will receive in the Verizon Wireless Settlement. Let’s check out the payment amount:

1. Every qualifying individual will receive a base payment of a minimum, $15.
2. If the qualifying individual has paid the admin fee, they will further receive a dollar extra per month, which extends up to $85.
3. A maximum compensation of up to $100 will be provided in the Verizon settlement.

The claimant has to provide all the required information, along with the notification ID and Confirmation code if they have received any notice from Verizon.

When Will I Receive the Settlement Amount?

All the affected Verizon customers who were misled by the administrative fee are eagerly waiting for the settlement. Now, as per the Class Action Lawsuit, millions of people can get a maximum payment of up to $100 as compensation.

Though there is no official announcement for releasing the payment, it is assumed that it will start in July 2025. The eligible candidate will receive the payment through PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or via check or direct deposit.

What is the Effect of Verizon Class Action Settlement?

Verizon Wireless Settlement has set an example to all other telecom sectors, which highlighted the learning that adding hidden charges without prior information to the customers can lead to trouble by requiring a great amount as compensation. Now, different sectors understand that misleading customers by any means can lead to legal action and would eventually lead to penalties and sabotage the image of the company.

Now, let’s get through more criteria: –

1. Impact on Plans and Price Label: The settlement did not show the direct additional cost; now it will impact the other companies as they will be more cautious while adding price to avoid any legal issues. This will also involve simpler plans and a clear explanation of the fees included in the plans.
2. Increased Transparency: Now, other companies are more likely to be transparent in disclosing the charges and the fees for the services provided. They will ensure that all their customers are aware of the plans they have purchased, which include the hidden charges and administrative fees.
3. Regular Scrutiny:  This settlement has led to increased regular scrutiny in the telecommunication sector, which would result in forming new guidelines and rules for maintaining transparency, additional charges, and customer disclosures.

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