A method and apparatus to manage the paging cycle of a communication device are disclosed. The method includes receiving, by an element of a communication system, at least one message comprising an idle mode request, a battery charge level of a battery of the communication device, and a desired paging information from the communication device, from the communication device, determining a paging information for the communication device based on the battery charge level by selecting a first paging cycle when the battery charge level meets a charge level criteria and selecting a second paging cycle when the battery charge levels does not meet the charge level criteria, the second paging cycle being longer than the first paging cycle, and transmitting a response message comprising the determined paging information to the communication device.