ConnectAmerica.com $4 Million TCPA Settlement, Who Qualifies and How to Claim by December 21, 2026

ConnectAmerica.com, LLC has agreed to a settlement of up to $4 million over claims that it placed prerecorded calls to cell phones without permission. The case is Felix v. ConnectAmerica.com, LLC, Case No. GD-26-007931, in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Payment is not automatic. You must submit a valid claim form by December 21, 2026. The court has not yet granted final approval, and the final approval hearing is set for January 19, 2027, at 12:00 p.m. ET.

ConnectAmerica.com TCPA Settlement: Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Case name	Felix v. ConnectAmerica.com, LLC
Case number	GD-26-007931
Court	Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Defendant	ConnectAmerica.com, LLC
Law at issue	Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
Settlement cap	$4,000,000 (ConnectAmerica.com’s maximum total obligation)
Class size	About 14,534 people
Estimated payment	About $275 per person, before deductions
Class period	April 1, 2021 to September 22, 2026
Claim deadline	December 21, 2026
Opt-out deadline	Postmarked by December 21, 2026
Objection deadline	Received by December 21, 2026
Final approval hearing	January 19, 2027, 12:00 p.m. ET
Settlement administrator	Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
Administrator phone	(833) 453-2240
Official website	connectamericatcpasettlement.com
Claim status	Claim form required

What the Felix v. ConnectAmerica.com Lawsuit Alleges

The lawsuit claims ConnectAmerica.com violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by calling cell phones with an artificial or prerecorded voice without the recipients’ prior express consent. The TCPA is the federal robocall law.

ConnectAmerica.com denies wrongdoing. According to the official settlement website, the court has not decided who is right. The company agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation. A settlement is not a finding that every call was illegal.

The official FAQ also describes allegations involving solicitation calls and texts to residential numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry. The class that decides who can be paid, though, is narrower. It covers prerecorded voice messages to cell phones during the class period.

Who Qualifies for the ConnectAmerica.com Settlement

You are likely a class member if all of the following apply:

1. You are an individual in the United States.
2. ConnectAmerica.com, or someone acting for it, delivered at least one artificial or prerecorded voice message to your cell phone number.
3. You did not provide that number to ConnectAmerica.com, and you did not consent to the calls.
4. The message was delivered between April 1, 2021 and September 22, 2026.

The settlement website says about 14,534 people are in the class. These are people whose numbers appear in calling records obtained for the case, and many were sent a postcard or email notice.

You do not need a postcard to check. The official FAQ says you can call the administrator at (833) 453-2240 with your name and cell number to ask whether your number appears in the records.

Does the ConnectAmerica.com settlement cover people outside Pennsylvania?

Yes, potentially. The class covers eligible individuals across the United States. The case is pending in an Allegheny County court, but that does not limit the class to Pennsylvania residents. What matters is the type of call, the date, the phone number, and whether you gave ConnectAmerica.com that number.

Does a live call or text message from ConnectAmerica.com qualify?

Not automatically. The class definition is built around prerecorded or artificial voice messages to a cell phone. A live conversation, a text message alone, or a call outside the class period does not by itself meet that definition. If you are unsure, ask the administrator to check the records instead of guessing on the claim form.

Can a ConnectAmerica.com customer file a claim?

Being a customer does not settle the question by itself. The test is whether you provided the number that received the calls or consented to them. If calls reached a number you never gave the company, contact the administrator.

How Much Money Will ConnectAmerica.com Class Members Get?

The settlement website estimates about $275 per person. That figure comes from the $4 million cap divided by roughly 14,534 class members. It is an estimate at the top of the range, not a guaranteed check.

Each payment is reduced by its share of attorneys’ fees, costs, expenses, and administration costs. Payments can also be reduced pro rata if the total value of valid claims exceeds the $4 million cap.

Under the proposed settlement, class counsel may request up to:

Item	Maximum
Attorneys’ fees	$1,333,333.33 (one-third of the fund)
Litigation costs and expenses	$30,000
Service award to the class representative	$10,000

These are caps on what may be requested, not amounts already awarded. The court decides what to approve, and it may award less. Class members do not pay these amounts separately. They come out of the settlement.

How to File a Claim in the ConnectAmerica.com TCPA Settlement

Unlike settlements that pay automatically, this one requires a valid claim form.

1. Find your Class Member ID. The online claim portal asks for it. It is printed at the top of your postcard or email notice. If you cannot find it, call (833) 453-2240.
2. Choose how to file. Submit the claim online through the official settlement website, or download the paper claim form from its Documents page and mail it.
3. Make the required certifications. You will certify that you owned or subscribed to the number during the class period, that you did not give the number to ConnectAmerica.com, and that you have not already claimed for that number in this case. Do not guess any detail you are unsure about.
4. Submit by December 21, 2026. Online claims must be submitted by that date. Mailed claims must be postmarked by that date and sent to: Felix v. ConnectAmerica.com, LLC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324.
5. Choose your payment method. Online filers can choose an electronic transfer. Otherwise a check goes to the address on file.

Save your confirmation or a copy of your paper form. Only use the official website. Be wary of any site that charges a fee to file your claim.

If you deleted your call history or changed numbers, you can still ask the administrator to check whether your number appears in the case records. Do not invent dates or caller details to complete the form.

Your Options in the ConnectAmerica.com Settlement: Claim, Opt Out, Object, or Do Nothing

Option	What it means	Deadline
Submit a claim	The only way to get money	December 21, 2026
Do nothing	No payment, and you give up the right to sue ConnectAmerica.com over the settled claims	None
Opt out	No payment, but you keep your right to sue	Postmarked by December 21, 2026
Object	Stay in the settlement and tell the court why it should not be approved	Received by December 21, 2026
Attend the hearing	Speak to the court about fairness, at your own expense	January 19, 2027

How to opt out of the ConnectAmerica.com settlement

Mail a written request postmarked by December 21, 2026. It must include the case name, your full name, current address, your signature, and a clear statement that you do not want to take part. Send it to: Felix v. ConnectAmerica.com, LLC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324.

If you opt out, you receive no money and cannot object. You generally keep the right to pursue your own claim, subject to other legal requirements and defenses. Because this is a legal decision, consider speaking with a qualified attorney first.

How to object to the ConnectAmerica.com settlement

An objection is not the same as opting out. You stay in the class and tell the court why you think the settlement, or part of it, should not be approved.

Your objection must be in writing, state the specific grounds, include the identifying information required by the official notice, and be received by the court by December 21, 2026. Send it to: Clerk of the Court, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 7th & 8th Floors, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The FAQ also tells objectors to send copies to the administrator, class counsel, and defense counsel.

The settlement website describes this deadline as “postmarked” in one place and “received” in another, so mail it early. If you object and still want money, you must also file a valid claim by the claim deadline.

What Happens If You Do Nothing in the ConnectAmerica.com Settlement?

If you do nothing, you stay in the class once the court approves the settlement, but you receive no money. You also give up the right to bring your own lawsuit over the claims the settlement releases. The full release language is in the Settlement Agreement on the official Documents page.

Which Laws Apply to the ConnectAmerica.com TCPA Settlement?

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. § 227

Under 47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(1)(A)(iii), calls to cell phones that use an automatic telephone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice generally require prior express consent, subject to statutory exceptions. Because the ConnectAmerica.com class is built around prerecorded messages, this is the provision most relevant here.

Section 227(b)(3) gives people a private right of action. A successful plaintiff can recover actual monetary loss or $500 per violation, whichever is greater. A court can increase the award to as much as three times that amount for willful or knowing violations.

Those are the statute’s remedies. They are not the payment formula in this settlement. Do not expect $500 or $1,500 per call. The settlement’s own terms set what each claimant receives.

This is the same federal law behind other recent robocall payouts, such as the $4.75M Hy Cite Enterprises Royal Prestige TCPA Settlement, Did You Get a Robocall? Here Is How to Claim 600–1,000. Per-person amounts differ widely from case to case because each settlement has its own fund and class size.

FCC rules, 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200

The Federal Communications Commission’s rules implement the TCPA, including limits on artificial or prerecorded voice messages and telemarketing calls. The settlement’s release covers the TCPA and its implementing regulations, including 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200, to the extent stated in the agreement.

National Do Not Call Registry rules and the Telemarketing Sales Rule, 16 C.F.R. Part 310

The TCPA rules also address solicitations to residential numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry, and the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule is a separate federal framework for telemarketing. The official FAQ and release refer to both. Appearing on the Do Not Call Registry does not by itself make you eligible for this payment, because the payment class turns on prerecorded cell phone calls.

Text messages follow different rules in practice. Text-message cases such as the BuyAlerts Text Message Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Sandra Reyes, et al. v. Live Stream Technology Services, Inc. d/b/a BuyAlerts, No. 2026-010685-CA-01 and the USA Clinics Group Text Message Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Christopher Simpkins v. Medical Management of Chicago, LLC d/b/a USA Clinics Group, No. 2026-001894-CA-01 have their own class definitions. A text complaint alone does not qualify you for the ConnectAmerica.com payment.

Related state laws

The release also refers to state laws similar to the TCPA and the Telemarketing Sales Rule, as the agreement defines them. That does not mean any state law violation was decided. The settlement resolves specified claims tied to the covered prerecorded calls.

When Will ConnectAmerica.com Settlement Payments Be Sent?

No payment date has been announced. Payments depend on the court granting final approval at the January 19, 2027 hearing and on any appeals being resolved. The court will also rule on objections and on the requested fees, costs, and service award. Be cautious of any site promising a specific payment date.

ConnectAmerica.com TCPA Settlement: Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ConnectAmerica.com settlement real?

Yes. It has an official website with the case documents, a claim portal, and contact details for Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, and the Documents page lists the preliminary approval order and the Settlement Agreement. Confirm you are on connectamericatcpasettlement.com before entering personal information.

Do I need to file a claim in the ConnectAmerica.com settlement?

Yes. Without a valid claim form you will not be paid.

What is the ConnectAmerica.com settlement claim deadline?

December 21, 2026. Online claims must be submitted by then, and paper claims must be postmarked by then.

How much will I get from the ConnectAmerica.com settlement?

The estimate is about $275 per person, but it is not guaranteed. It can be lower after fees, costs, and administration expenses, or if valid claims exceed the $4 million cap.

What if I did not get a ConnectAmerica.com settlement postcard?

Call Kroll at (833) 453-2240 with your name and cell number and ask whether your number appears in the calling records.

Do I qualify for the ConnectAmerica.com settlement with only one prerecorded call?

Potentially, yes. The class definition requires at least one qualifying prerecorded message in the class period, plus the other criteria above. You still have to file a valid claim.

Can I sue ConnectAmerica.com separately after this settlement?

Only if you opt out by the December 21, 2026 deadline. If you stay in the class and the settlement receives final approval, you generally give up the released claims.

When is the Felix v. ConnectAmerica.com final approval hearing?

January 19, 2027, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The date may change, so check the official website.

What ConnectAmerica.com Call Recipients Should Do Next

If you received a prerecorded call on your cell phone between April 1, 2021 and September 22, 2026, and never gave ConnectAmerica.com your number, check your eligibility and file your claim before December 21, 2026. If you did not get a notice, call (833) 453-2240. If you would rather keep your right to sue, follow the opt-out steps before the same date.

Official Sources

1. Official ConnectAmerica.com TCPA settlement website: connectamericatcpasettlement.com
2. Official Settlement FAQ: connectamericatcpasettlement.com/faq
3. Official Settlement Agreement and Documents page: connectamericatcpasettlement.com/documents
4. 47 U.S.C. § 227 (Telephone Consumer Protection Act)
5. 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200 (FCC telemarketing rules)
6. 16 C.F.R. Part 310 (Telemarketing Sales Rule)

This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is a legal information website, not a law firm. Deadlines and hearing dates can change, so confirm them on the official website before you act.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official Notice, FAQ, Settlement Agreement and claim portal run by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC (connectamericatcpasettlement.com), as of October 27, 2026. Last Updated: October 27, 2026.