A method and apparatus for managing access network information are provided. The method includes: the dynamic access network information is obtained, and the current access network information list can be updated in real time according to the obtained dynamic access network information, so as to ensure that access network information obtained by a user terminal from the access network information list is latest information updated in real time. Thus, after the user terminal obtains the information, a process of scanning an access network to determine current availability information of the network can be omitted, so that the switching delay can be reduced, the switching efficiency can be improved, and the power consumption of the user terminal can be reduced, thereby improving the satisfaction degree of user experience.