Broken down

[hsamkari]

Dear Sirs,
Can we say: "The Telex connection was broken down this morning"
Regards,
Eng. Haytham

[Tdol]

I would just say 'The Telex connection was down this morning'.

[Temico]

or "the telex connection was out of order this morning"

[Casiopea]

Additionally, 'connections' (cables) don't break down but machines (things that have parts) certainly break down.

EX: The telex machine broke down this morning.
EX: The telex cable isn't working this morning.
EX: The telex connection is down this morning.

I'm not sure if 'out of order works' in that context though, Temico. Mind you, it would work if "out of order" is a sign on the cable.