If you were a Verizon postpaid wireless customer between 2016 and 2023, check your mail or bank account. The Verizon class action lawsuit settlement 2025 is distributing cash for hidden admin fees. Payouts started in mid-2025, but many are small due to high claims. The total fund is $100 million. Don’t miss updates—some customers report getting just $2 to $15, while others see up to $100. Here’s what you need to know.
What Is the Verizon Admin Fee Lawsuit About?
The lawsuit, Esposito et al. v. Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, started in 2020. Customers claimed Verizon hid “Administrative Charge” and “Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge” fees on bills. These added $1.50 to $3.30 monthly to postpaid plans without clear ads. Verizon said the fees covered taxes and costs but settled without admitting fault to end the case.
U.S. District Court in New Jersey gave final approval on April 26, 2024. Appeals were filed but withdrawn by late 2024. As of October 2025, the settlement is closed for claims, but payments continue. This follows Verizon’s $4.8 million PIN data breach deal in 2024.
The class covers over 50 million accounts. After lawyer fees ($22.5 million) and costs, about $56 million goes to consumers.
Who Qualifies for the Verizon Settlement 2025?
You may get money if:
- You had a Verizon postpaid wireless or data plan in the U.S.
- Account active from January 1, 2016, to November 8, 2023.
- You paid the admin or telco recovery fee at least once.
Prepaid plans don’t qualify. Business accounts usually don’t, but personal ones do. Former customers are included—Verizon uses records to verify. No proof needed if you filed a claim.
Update from October 2025: Over 4 million claims approved so far. High volume means smaller shares. Bundled Fios users got partial credit if fees applied.
Payout Amounts and How They Work
The formula: $15 base + $1 per month you paid the fee, capped at $100 initial share. But with millions of claims, payouts are prorated. Real amounts:
- Average: $15–$50 per account.
- Low end: $2–$10 (short accounts or high claims).
- High end: $75–$100 (long-term users).
Payments via check, direct deposit, or Zelle. Mailed checks take 4–6 weeks; digital ones hit in days. First wave: June–October 2025. More in Q4 2025 and early 2026.
One customer shared on social media: “Got $2.37 via Venmo—better than nothing!” Inflation adjustment added 2.5% in 2025, boosting shares slightly.
Did You File a Claim? Next Steps for 2025
Claims closed April 15, 2024. If you missed it, you’re out—too late now. But if you filed:
- Check email for confirmation from the administrator.
- Log in at www.verizonadministrativechargesettlement.com (official site).
- Call 1-844-689-0186 or email info@verizonadministrativechargesettlement.com for status.
- Watch for payment—update your address if needed.
Scam alert: Fake sites charge “processing fees.” Use only the official link. No action needed for auto-payments if you chose that.
Why This Verizon Settlement Matters in 2025
Hidden fees cost U.S. consumers $20 billion yearly, per FTC. This case pushes telecom transparency. Verizon now calls the fee “Regulatory Programs and Telco Recovery Fee” on bills. A new FCC rule in September 2025 requires full fee disclosure in ads.
Similar suits hit AT&T ($60M in 2024) and T-Mobile (pending). For Verizon, it added 800,000 subscribers in Q3 2025 despite the dip. Stock fell 0.8% post-payout news but recovered.
Consumers win big: $50 average back per household helps with 3.1% inflation. It shows class actions work for everyday issues.
Stay alert for other deals, like Verizon’s 2025 location tracking suit ($10–$20 per user).
FAQs: Verizon Class Action Lawsuit Settlement 2025
A $100M deal for hidden monthly fees on postpaid bills from 2016–2023. Approved 2024, payouts in 2025.
$15–$100 based on months charged, but prorated—many get $10–$50 due to claims volume.
High claims (millions) divide the fund. Formula caps at $100 initial, then prorated.
No—deadline was April 15, 2024. Contact administrator for status only