A communication method and apparatus are provided. The method includes: A terminal device obtains first information, where the first information is used for mobility management of ascending-orbit and descending-orbit cells, and the first information is related to a latitude location. The terminal device performs the mobility management based on the first information. According to the method, in a scenario of ascending-orbit and descending-orbit cells in a satellite network, mobility management does not need to be frequently performed with frequency switching of ascending and descending orbits. In this way, efficiency of the mobility management of the terminal device can be improved, and system signaling overheads can also be reduced.