EA is aware of Bad Company server issues

As a possible workaround suggests Xbox 360 players turn off their console for 20 minutes before turning it back on again.

EA has issued an open apology to players of the Xbox 360 version of Battlefield: Bad Company following server connection problems certain players are experiencing.

"We are aware that some X360 players are having issues connecting to the Bad Company servers," explained EA.

"We've been monitoring stats non-stop and are working with several partners to locate any possible flashpoints and eradicate any hostiles we encounter.

"Until we are ready to implement a permanent fix, a possible workaround is to turn off your console for approx. 20 minutes before turning it back on and connecting again.

"We apologise for the inconvenience to those of you who are experiencing this connection issue."

We're not sure exactly what turning your console off for 20 minutes will achieve, but until EA offers a fix it's worth a shot.