The SiriusXM TCPA settlement timeline runs from preliminary approval on November 10, 2025, through a final approval hearing scheduled for May 11, 2026, with payments expected roughly 30 days after that hearing concludes and any appeals are resolved. If you received unwanted telemarketing calls from SiriusXM while your number was on the National Do Not Call Registry, you may be entitled to a share of the $28 million settlement fund, with individual payouts estimated at up to approximately $1,500 depending on how many people file valid claims. The critical deadline to remember right now is March 21, 2026, which is the last day to submit a claim. The case, Campbell et al. v.
See the full SiriusXM settlement timeline on OpenClassActions.com.
Sirius XM Radio Inc. (Case No. 2:22-cv-2261-CSB-EIL), was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois by named plaintiffs Julie Campbell, Diana Bickford, and Kerrie Mulholland. They alleged that SiriusXM violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act by making unsolicited telemarketing calls to people who had either registered on the National Do Not Call Registry or specifically asked to be placed on SiriusXM’s own internal Do Not Call list.
Table of Contents
- What Are the Key Dates in the SiriusXM TCPA Settlement Timeline?
- Who Qualifies for the SiriusXM Settlement and Who Does Not?
- How the $28 Million Settlement Fund Gets Divided
- Filing a Claim Versus Opting Out or Objecting
- What Could Delay or Derail the Settlement Payments?
- How This Settlement Compares to Other TCPA Cases
- What Happens After the Checks Go Out
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Key Dates in the SiriusXM TCPA Settlement Timeline?
The settlement process follows a structured sequence that the court oversees from start to finish. Preliminary approval came on November 10, 2025, which authorized the settlement administrator to begin notifying potential class members. Notice distribution started in January and February 2026 through a combination of mailed notices and published announcements. From there, three deadlines cluster together in late March: the claim filing deadline on March 21, 2026, and both the objection and opt-out deadlines on March 27, 2026. The final approval hearing is set for May 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST, which will be conducted via Zoom teleconference. To put this in practical terms, imagine you received a notice in the mail in early February. You would have roughly six weeks to decide whether to file a claim, object to the settlement terms, or exclude yourself entirely.
That is not a generous window, particularly if you need to gather records of the calls you received. Compare this to some other TCPA settlements where class members get 90 or even 120 days to file. The compressed timeline here means procrastination is genuinely risky. If you miss March 21, you are almost certainly out of luck for collecting any payment, regardless of how many unwanted calls you received. After the final approval hearing, the court will either approve, modify, or reject the settlement. Assuming approval, payments go out approximately 30 days later, though any appeals filed by objectors or other parties can delay that timeline significantly. Realistically, most class members should expect payments sometime in summer or fall of 2026.
Who Qualifies for the SiriusXM Settlement and Who Does Not?
The class definition covers anyone in the United States who received more than one telemarketing call from siriusxm within any 12-month period between April 27, 2019, and October 31, 2025, while their number was registered on the National Do Not Call Registry or after they had requested placement on SiriusXM’s internal Do Not Call list. Both conditions matter. A single unwanted call does not qualify you. You need to have received at least two within a rolling 12-month window during the covered period. However, if you received calls but your number was not actually on the Do Not Call Registry at the time, you likely do not qualify, even if the calls were annoying. The TCPA’s Do Not Call provisions specifically protect people who have taken the affirmative step of registering.
Similarly, if you verbally asked a SiriusXM representative to stop calling but never formally requested to be placed on their internal list, the question of whether you qualify becomes murkier. The settlement language refers to people who requested placement on the internal Do Not Call list, so informal complaints may not meet that threshold. If you are uncertain about your eligibility, the settlement administrator can be reached at 1-866-566-4210 or by email at Info@SXMTCPASettlement.com. One more wrinkle: the class period ends on October 31, 2025, not on the date of preliminary approval. If SiriusXM called you in November 2025, those calls fall outside the settlement window. You would need to pursue those through a separate legal action.
How the $28 Million Settlement Fund Gets Divided
The $28 million figure sounds large, but the actual amount reaching individual claimants depends on several deductions that happen before any checks are cut. Class counsel from Ellzey & Associates, Siri & Glimstad, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, and Feldman Wasser Draper & Cox will request attorney fees of up to one-third of the fund, which comes to approximately $9.33 million. On top of that, they are requesting up to $300,000 in litigation costs and expenses. The named plaintiffs will also seek service awards for their role in bringing the case, though the exact amounts have not been publicly specified. After subtracting legal fees, costs, service awards, and the administrative expenses of running the claims process, the remaining money gets divided on a pro rata basis among everyone who files a valid claim. If relatively few people file, each claimant could receive close to the estimated ceiling of $1,500.
If the claims volume is high, that number drops. For example, if the net distributable fund ends up being around $18 million after all deductions and 50,000 people file valid claims, individual payments would land around $360. If only 12,000 people file, payments could reach the upper estimates. There is no way to know in advance exactly what your check will be. This uncertainty is a common frustration with class action settlements. You are essentially filing a claim without knowing whether the payout will be meaningful or negligible. That said, the filing process is free and relatively simple, so the only real cost is your time.
Filing a Claim Versus Opting Out or Objecting
Class members have three options, and each carries different consequences. Filing a claim by March 21, 2026, means you are accepting the settlement terms and will receive your pro rata share of the fund once everything is finalized. This is the default path for most people and the one that requires the least effort. Claims can be submitted through the official settlement website at SXMTCPASettlement.com. Opting out, also called requesting exclusion, means you remove yourself from the class entirely. The deadline for this is March 27, 2026. If you opt out, you receive nothing from the settlement, but you preserve your right to sue SiriusXM independently.
This option makes sense primarily for people who received an extraordinarily high volume of calls and believe their individual claim could be worth substantially more than the pro rata share. Under the TCPA, statutory damages can reach $500 per violation and up to $1,500 per willful violation, so someone with dozens of documented calls might calculate that an individual lawsuit is worth pursuing. The tradeoff is obvious: individual litigation is expensive, uncertain, and slow, whereas the settlement guarantees at least some payment with no legal fees out of pocket. Filing an objection is the third path, with the same March 27, 2026, deadline. Objecting means you disagree with some aspect of the settlement, whether it is the total amount, the fee request, or the distribution method, and you want the court to consider your concerns before granting final approval. You can object and still receive a payment if the settlement is approved. Objecting does not remove you from the class unless you also separately opt out.
What Could Delay or Derail the Settlement Payments?
The May 11, 2026, final approval hearing is not a formality. The judge must review any objections, evaluate the fairness of the settlement, and assess whether the fee request is reasonable. If the court receives a significant number of well-reasoned objections, it could delay approval or require modifications to the settlement terms. In rare cases, courts have rejected settlements entirely, sending the parties back to the negotiating table or to trial. Even if the court grants final approval on May 11, any class member or party has the right to appeal. Appeals in federal court can take months or even years to resolve, and settlement funds are typically not distributed until appeals are exhausted.
This is why the estimated payment window of summer or fall 2026 comes with an implicit asterisk. If a serial objector files an appeal, even one that is unlikely to succeed, it can freeze the entire distribution process. This happened in several high-profile TCPA settlements over the past few years, where payments were delayed by 12 to 18 months due to appellate proceedings that went nowhere. There is nothing individual claimants can do to speed up this process. The best approach is to file your claim before March 21, make sure your contact information is current with the settlement administrator, and then wait. If you move between now and when payments go out, update your address by contacting the administrator at 1650 Arch St., Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103, or by calling 1-866-566-4210.
How This Settlement Compares to Other TCPA Cases
A $28 million settlement for TCPA violations is substantial but not unprecedented. The TCPA has become one of the most frequently litigated consumer protection statutes in the country, and companies that rely heavily on telemarketing have faced repeated class actions. What makes the SiriusXM case notable is the combination of the settlement size and the relatively specific class definition.
Many TCPA settlements cast a wider net with lower per-person payouts. Here, the focus on people who received multiple calls while on the Do Not Call Registry creates a smaller but more clearly harmed class, which theoretically supports higher individual payments. For class members weighing whether to file, the practical takeaway is straightforward: if you qualify, file. The estimated per-person payment of up to $1,500 is on the higher end for TCPA class actions, and the process requires minimal effort compared to the potential return.
What Happens After the Checks Go Out
Once payments are distributed, the settlement releases all class members’ claims against SiriusXM related to the telemarketing calls covered by the case. That means you cannot later sue SiriusXM for the same calls, even if you believe your individual damages were higher. This release is the legal price of participating in the settlement and receiving payment.
Looking ahead, this case may also influence SiriusXM’s telemarketing practices going forward. Companies that pay eight-figure settlements for TCPA violations typically overhaul their calling procedures, scrub their lists more aggressively against the Do Not Call Registry, and implement stricter internal compliance protocols. Whether that actually translates to fewer unwanted calls for consumers remains to be seen, but the financial incentive to get it right is now significantly higher for SiriusXM.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my phone number was on the Do Not Call Registry during the class period?
You can verify your registration status and the date your number was added by visiting the FTC’s Do Not Call Registry website at donotcall.gov or calling 1-888-382-1222 from the phone number in question.
Can I file a claim if I no longer have records of the calls I received from SiriusXM?
Yes. The claim form does not necessarily require you to provide call logs or other documentation. The settlement administrator cross-references claims against SiriusXM’s own calling records to verify eligibility. However, having your own records can help if your claim is questioned.
What happens if I file a claim but the settlement is not approved?
If the court denies final approval, the settlement is void and no payments are made. The case would then continue as active litigation, and you would retain all your legal rights as if the settlement had never been proposed.
Will I owe taxes on my settlement payment?
Settlement payments for TCPA violations are generally considered taxable income. You may receive a 1099 form if your payment exceeds $600. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Can I both object to the settlement and still receive a payment?
Yes. Filing an objection does not exclude you from the class. If the court approves the settlement despite your objection, you will still receive your pro rata share as long as you also filed a valid claim by the March 21 deadline. Opting out is the only action that removes you from the class.
Is there a minimum payment amount?
The settlement does not specify a guaranteed minimum payment. The actual amount depends on the total number of valid claims filed and the net funds available after deductions for fees, costs, and administrative expenses.