It's more likely that the surge came through the phone line, but keep in mind that no surge protector, no matter how pricey, can protect against direct lightning strikes. Only a lightning arrestor can do that, and those are a *lot* pricier than any surge protector.

Also, since you've been struck by lightning, you may want to check your surge protectors. Most have a light on them to show if they are still protecting your equipment. If that light has gone out, or if your protector has no such light, replace it.

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