---
title: "init(phoneNumber:)"
framework: TelephonyMessagingKit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
platforms: [iOS 26.0+]
path: "telephonymessagingkit/mmshandle/init(phonenumber:)"
---

# init(phoneNumber:)

Initializes a handle instance with the given phone number.

## Declaration

```swift
init(phoneNumber: String)
```

## Parameters

- `phoneNumber`: The phone number of the destination. Don’t include tel or sip prefixes.