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title: Default Carrier Messaging App
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role_heading: Property List Key
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# Default Carrier Messaging App

A Boolean value that indicates whether the app can use the TelephonyMessagingKit framework to serve as the default carrier messaging app.

## Discussion

Discussion Add the Default Carrier Messaging App entitlement to your app by following these steps: In the Xcode project navigator, select your app’s target, and then the Signing & Capabilities tab. Add a new capability by clicking the + Capability button and then type “Default Carrier Messaging” in the search field. Double-click the Default Carrier Messaging App entry to add the entitlement to your app. important: You may develop and test TelephonyMessagingKit apps on devices in all regions by using an Apple-provided provisioning profile. People using your app must have an account registered in the European Union (EU), and their device must be located within the EU.