A method of operating a communications network (20) comprising a wireless terminal (30) which communicates with a network node (22) comprises using the wireless terminal (30) to perform measurements relative to plural cells of the network, and then using the wireless terminal (30) or the network node (22) to make a determination regarding an extent of connection of the wireless terminal to a best cell of the network. The method also comprises using the wireless terminal (30) or the network node (22) to select a mobility related parameter for the wireless terminal (30) in accordance with the determination.