The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). A reception method for an electronic device of the present disclosure comprises the steps of: receiving, from a transmission device, first location information including information on the coverage area of the transmission device; generating second location information using the first location information and location information of the electronic device; and determining location information of the transmission device using the second location information and information on the coverage area of the electronic device.