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Home Telecom Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Home Telecom data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Home Telecom
Home Telecom is a telecommunications provider based in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Founded in 1939, the company serves customers throughout Berkeley County, the Harleyville area of Dorchester County, and parts of the greater Charleston area, including Goose Creek and Daniel Island.
With approximately 129 employees listed on LinkedIn, Home Telecom provides residential and business customers with internet, telephone, video, and security services.
What Happened?
On March 17, 2025, Home Telecom learned of a data security incident involving unauthorized access to customer data. The breach was part of a broader third-party security incident affecting multiple companies. By March 21, 2025, the company identified the specific customer information that may have been exposed for 39,805 residents of South Carolina.
Customer Information Exposed:
- Names
- Addresses
- Social Security numbers
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you are among the individuals affected by this data breach, you have important rights and options to protect yourself:
- Enroll in Free Credit Monitoring: Home Telecom is offering affected customers one year of free identity monitoring and protection services through Cyberscout. You must enroll within 90 days of receiving notice. Visit https://bfs.cyberscout.com/activate and follow the instructions provided in your notification letter.
- Review Your Credit Reports: You can request a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
- Consider a Security Freeze: You have the right to place a security freeze on your credit reports. A security freeze prevents new credit accounts from being opened in your name without your consent.
- Place a Fraud Alert: You can place a fraud alert on your credit reports to warn creditors to verify your identity before opening new accounts. Fraud alerts can be placed by contacting any one of the credit bureaus listed above.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Home Telecom data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Data breaches can lead to identity theft, financial loss, and emotional distress. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and determine if you qualify to join a data breach lawsuit.
To find out if you are eligible for compensation, simply complete the form below. Lawyers will review your information and contact you about your options. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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