1. A method of initiating scans for a network by a communication device for a communication network, the method comprising: monitoring for a first condition relating to a network scan for the communication network; and when the first condition relates to a receipt of at least one request to initiate the network scan and when at least the first condition is satisfied, identifying a first parameter for the network scan; and configuring and initiating the network scan at the communication device for the communication network implementing the first parameter.