Network search method and terminal device

An apparatus, comprising:

• a memory comprising a computer-executable instruction;
• and
• one or more processors coupled to the memory and configured to execute the instruction to cause the apparatus to be configured to:
• receive a user operation in a user interface of the apparatus requesting communication with a network device by using a 5th Generation (5G) access technology;
• and
• search, in response to the user operation in the user interface of the apparatus, for a second cell comprising an allowed area when a first cell with which the apparatus is currently registered comprises a non-allowed area.

An apparatus, comprising:

• a communications bus configured to be communicatively coupled to a memory and to receive a computer program from the memory;
• and
• one or more processors coupled to the communications bus and configured to invoke the computer program to cause a terminal device on which the apparatus is installed to:
• receive a user operation in a user interface of the terminal device requesting communication with a network device by using a 5th Generation (5G) access technology;
• and
• search, in response to the user operation in the user interface of the terminal device, for a second cell comprising an allowed area when a first cell with which the terminal device is currently registered comprises a non-allowed area.